JACKSON ALTERNATIVE SCHOOL
127 Students
Other Pre-K - 12th
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.
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
| Demographic | Student Count |
|---|---|
| White | 62 |
| Hispanic | 8 |
| Black | 49 |
| Two or More | 8 |
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White62 (48.8 %)
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Black49 (38.6 %)
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Hispanic8 (6.3 %)
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Two or More8 (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
| Grade | Student Count |
|---|---|
| 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 |
Gender Ratio
Student Gender Ratio Data Table
| Gender | Student Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Female | 44 | 34.6% |
| Male | 83 | 65.4% |
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