JACKSON ALTERNATIVE SCHOOL

School Overview
Jackson Alternative School, located in Marianna, Florida, operates under the Jackson County School Board as a specialized educational environment designed for students who may struggle in a traditional classroom setting. The school focuses on providing an alternative pathway for academic success by addressing the behavioral, social, and educational needs of its student population. By maintaining a smaller, more focused setting, the school aims to help students recover credits, improve academic performance, and develop the necessary skills to either return to their home school or graduate prepared for their next steps in life.

The institution emphasizes a supportive atmosphere that prioritizes student accountability and individualized instruction. Through its curriculum and programming, Jackson Alternative School seeks to provide a structured environment that minimizes distractions and offers additional resources for students who have faced challenges in conventional schools. The school serves as a vital component of the local district’s commitment to "leave no child behind," ensuring that all students, regardless of the hurdles they face, have access to a quality education and a supportive path toward academic and personal growth.
127
Total Students
13.0
Full-Time Teachers
9.8
Student/Teacher Ratio
12.6%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for JACKSON ALTERNATIVE SCHOOL
Demographic Student Count
White62
Hispanic8
Black49
Two or More8
  • White
    62 (48.8 %)
  • Black
    49 (38.6 %)
  • Hispanic
    8 (6.3 %)
  • Two or More
    8 (6.3 %)
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: JACKSON
Phone: (850)482-9666
Website: http://jas.jcsb.org
Grade Range: Pre-K - 12th
Total Students: 127
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 13.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 9.8
NSLP Participation:1 Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch: 14
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 2
Grades Taught
Kindergarten 1
Grade 1 1
Grade 2 3
Grade 3 3
Grade 4 6
Grade 5 11
Grade 6 12
Grade 7 19
Grade 8 18
Grade 9 24
Grade 10 17
Grade 11 9
Grade 12 3

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for JACKSON ALTERNATIVE SCHOOL
Grade Student Count
Kindergarten1
Grade 11
Grade 23
Grade 33
Grade 46
Grade 511
Grade 612
Grade 719
Grade 818
Grade 924
Grade 1017
Grade 119
Grade 123
Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for JACKSON ALTERNATIVE SCHOOL
Gender Student Count Percentage
Female4434.6%
Male8365.4%