ALT School

DOUGLAS COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT
1680 Bently Parkway South
Minden, NV 89423
3 Students
Other 4th - 12th
School Overview
Douglas Alternative School, located in Minden, Nevada, serves as a specialized educational environment within the Douglas County School District. Designed to support students who may not thrive in a traditional comprehensive high school setting, the school focuses on providing a personalized approach to learning. By offering smaller class sizes and a more structured, supportive atmosphere, the institution aims to help students overcome academic or behavioral challenges while working toward their high school diplomas.

The school emphasizes credit recovery and individual growth, utilizing a curriculum tailored to meet the unique pace and needs of each student. In addition to core academic subjects, Douglas Alternative School prioritizes social-emotional development and the cultivation of a positive school culture. By fostering close relationships between students and staff, the school provides the necessary guidance to help youth prepare for post-secondary education, vocational training, or the workforce, ensuring that every student has a viable path to success after graduation.
3
Total Students
N/A
Full-Time Teachers
N/A
Student/Teacher Ratio
N/A
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • Hispanic
    2 (66.7 %)
  • White
    1 (33.3 %)
School Location
School Details
Status: Open
School Level: Other
School Type: Alternative School
Charter Status:* Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction: Primarily virtual
Shared Time Status: No
District: DOUGLAS COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT
Phone: (775)392-1475
Grade Range: 4th - 12th
Total Students: 3
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): N/A
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: N/A
NSLP Participation:1 Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch: 0
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 0

* 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 9 2
Grade 10 1
Gender Ratio