POINT OPTION ALTERNATIVE SCHOOL
Point Option Alternative School is a public school that is part of the Newport News City Public Schools school district, located in Newport News, VA.
Point Option Alternative School, located in Newport News, Virginia, serves as a specialized educational environment designed for students who require a non-traditional approach to learning. As an alternative school, its primary mission is to provide a structured yet flexible academic setting that supports students who may have struggled in a comprehensive high school environment. By offering smaller class sizes and a more personalized focus, the school aims to help students address academic gaps, improve behavioral outcomes, and ultimately stay on the path toward graduation.
The program at Point Option emphasizes a supportive culture that prioritizes student engagement and social-emotional growth alongside standard curriculum requirements. The school serves as a crucial resource for the Newport News Public Schools district, providing an opportunity for students to earn their high school diplomas through credit recovery and targeted interventions. By fostering a close-knit community and maintaining a dedicated staff, Point Option seeks to empower students to overcome educational obstacles and develop the self-discipline necessary for success in their post-secondary lives.
For more information, contact Point Option Alternative School at (757) 591-7408 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
Suite 100
Newport News, VA 23606
(757) 591-7408
POINT OPTION ALTERNATIVE SCHOOL is a public school in Newport News, VA. See other public other schools in Virginia
School Details
- Level:
-
Other
(Alternative Education School)
- Charter School:*
- No
- District:
- Newport News City Public Schools
- Total Students:
- Not Reported
- Teachers:
- 0
- NSLP Status:1
- No
- Qualified free lunch:
- 0
- Qualified reduced-price lunch:
- 0
- Title I Status:2
- Not a Title I school
- Virtual:
- Not Virtual
* A public charter school is a publicly funded school that is typically governed by a group or organization under a legislative contract with the state, the district, or another entity. The charter exempts the school from certain state or local rules and regulations.
1 The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides eligible students with free or reduced-price lunch
2 Title I, Part A (Title I) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families.
Data for school year 2017-2018 — The information found on this website was provided in part by the U.S. Department of Education, U.S. Census Bureau, the Bureau of Labor and Statistics & various other external sources. We do not verify the contents of the information provided and therefore, cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information displayed on this website.