MINERAL COUNTY ALTERNATIVE PROGRAM
MINERAL COUNTY ALTERNATIVE PROGRAM is a public secondary school that is part of the Mineral County Schools school district, located in KEYSER, WV with about 12 students offering grade levels from 6th Grade to 11th Grade. With about 4 teachers, MINERAL COUNTY ALTERNATIVE PROGRAM has a student/teacher ratio of about 3:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.
The **MINERAL COUNTY ALTERNATIVE PROGRAM**, located at 89 Baker Place in Keyser, West Virginia, serves as a specialized educational setting designed to support students who may not be successful in a traditional classroom environment. Unlike a conventional high school, this program focuses on providing a structured, supportive atmosphere that addresses both the academic and behavioral needs of its students. By offering smaller class sizes and more personalized instruction, the program aims to help students overcome obstacles, improve their academic standing, and stay on the path toward graduation.
The primary mission of the program is to provide a second chance for students to succeed by fostering a disciplined yet encouraging learning climate. It typically serves students who require individualized interventions, credit recovery opportunities, or a different pedagogical approach to reach their educational goals. Through a collaborative effort between educators, administrators, and the broader Mineral County school system, the program strives to equip its students with the skills and habits necessary to transition back into traditional school settings or to successfully graduate and prepare for post-secondary opportunities.
For more information, contact MINERAL COUNTY ALTERNATIVE PROGRAM at (304) 788-4213 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
KEYSER, WV 26726
(304) 788-4213
MINERAL COUNTY ALTERNATIVE PROGRAM is a public school in KEYSER, WV with about 12 enrolled students. See other public other schools in West Virginia
School Details
- Level:
-
Other
(Alternative Education School)
- Charter School:*
- Not applicable
- District:
- Mineral County Schools
- Total Students:
- 12
- Teachers:
- 4.25
- 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.
School Demographics for 12 students
The primary ethnicity of students attending MINERAL COUNTY ALTERNATIVE PROGRAM is predominantly White, representing about 75% of the student body.
- White
- 75.0%
- Black or African American
- 16.7%
- Two or more races
- 8.3%
- Female
- 8.3%
- Male
- 91.7%
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.