DESOTO SECONDARY SCHOOL

69 Students

Other K - 12th

School Overview

The DeSoto Alternative Program, located at 930 E. Cypress St. in Arcadia, Florida, serves as a specialized educational environment within the DeSoto County School District. Designed to support students who may benefit from a setting outside of the traditional comprehensive high school experience, the program focuses on providing personalized instruction, behavioral support, and credit recovery opportunities. By maintaining a smaller, more structured atmosphere, the school aims to help students overcome academic or social-emotional barriers and stay on track toward high school graduation.

The program functions as a critical resource for the district’s efforts to ensure educational equity and student success for those who need non-traditional pathways. In addition to core academic subjects, the curriculum is often tailored to meet individual student needs, emphasizing personal responsibility and long-term academic progress. For more information regarding their specific enrollment criteria, support services, or district policies, interested parties are encouraged to visit the official DeSoto County Schools website at http://www.desotoschools.com/.

Total Students

2.0

Full-Time Teachers

34.5

Student/Teacher Ratio

39.1%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for DESOTO SECONDARY SCHOOL
Demographic	Student Count
White	20
Hispanic	32
Black	16
Two or More	1

Hispanic
32 (46.4 %)
White
20 (29.0 %)
Black
16 (23.2 %)
Two or More
1 (1.4 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Other
School Type:	Alternative School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	DESOTO
Phone:	(863)494-9303
Grade Range:	K - 12th
Total Students:	69
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	2.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	34.5
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	26
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	1

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Grade 6 4

Grade 7 8

Grade 8 32

Grade 9 10

Grade 10 7

Grade 11 4

Grade 12 4