MINERAL COUNTY ALTERNATIVE PROGRAM

School Overview
The **Mineral County Alternative Program**, located at 89 Baker Place in Keyser, West Virginia, serves as a specialized educational setting designed to support students who may not be successful in a traditional classroom environment. Unlike a conventional high school, this program focuses on providing a structured, supportive atmosphere that addresses both the academic and behavioral needs of its students. By offering smaller class sizes and more personalized instruction, the program aims to help students overcome obstacles, improve their academic standing, and stay on the path toward graduation.

The primary mission of the program is to provide a second chance for students to succeed by fostering a disciplined yet encouraging learning climate. It typically serves students who require individualized interventions, credit recovery opportunities, or a different pedagogical approach to reach their educational goals. Through a collaborative effort between educators, administrators, and the broader Mineral County school system, the program strives to equip its students with the skills and habits necessary to transition back into traditional school settings or to successfully graduate and prepare for post-secondary opportunities.
6
Total Students
4.0
Full-Time Teachers
1.5
Student/Teacher Ratio
N/A
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for MINERAL COUNTY ALTERNATIVE PROGRAM
Demographic Student Count
White6
  • White
    6 (100.0 %)
School Location
School Details
Status: Open
School Level: Other
School Type: Alternative School
Charter Status:* Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction: Supplemental Virtual
Shared Time Status: No
District: MINERAL COUNTY SCHOOLS
Phone: (304)788-4213
Grade Range: Pre-K - 12th
Total Students: 6
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 4.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 1.5
NSLP Participation:1 Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch: 0
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 0
Grades Taught
Grade 8 2
Grade 9 1
Grade 10 2
Grade 12 1

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for MINERAL COUNTY ALTERNATIVE PROGRAM
Grade Student Count
Grade 82
Grade 91
Grade 102
Grade 121
Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for MINERAL COUNTY ALTERNATIVE PROGRAM
Gender Student Count Percentage
Female116.7%
Male583.3%