School Overview
The DeSoto County Alternative Center, located in Hernando, Mississippi, serves as a specialized educational facility within the DeSoto County School District. The center is designed to provide a structured and supportive learning environment for students who may require an alternative to the traditional classroom setting. By offering tailored academic programs and behavioral interventions, the school aims to help students overcome challenges, improve their academic standing, and eventually transition back into their home schools or pursue alternative pathways toward graduation.

The curriculum at the Alternative Center focuses on maintaining core academic standards while emphasizing personal accountability and positive behavioral growth. The faculty and staff work closely with students to address individual needs, fostering a environment that encourages both personal development and educational progress. Through its programming, the school serves as a vital resource for the district, ensuring that all students—regardless of the difficulties they face—have access to the instruction and guidance necessary to succeed and remain on track for long-term educational success.
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Total Students
37.4
Full-Time Teachers
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Student/Teacher Ratio
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Free/Reduced Lunch
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: Yes
District: DESOTO CO SCHOOL DIST
Phone: (662)429-5597
Website: http://www.desotocountyschools.org/magnolia
Grade Range: K - 12th
Total Students: N/A
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 37.4
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: N/A
NSLP Participation:1 Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch: N/A
Qualified Reduced Lunch: N/A
Grades Taught
KG
1st
2nd
3rd
4th
5th
6th
7th
8th
9th
10th
11th
12th
Ungraded

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught at DESOTO COUNTY ALTERNATIVE CENTER
Grade
KG
1st
2nd
3rd
4th
5th
6th
7th
8th
9th
10th
11th
12th
Ungraded