Calvert County Alternative School

Calvert County Public Schools
330 Dorsey Road
Prince Frederick, MD 20678
3 Students
Secondary School 9th - 11th
School Overview
The Calvert County Alternative School, located in Prince Frederick, Maryland, serves as a specialized educational environment designed to support students who may benefit from an alternative approach to the traditional classroom setting. The school provides a structured, supportive atmosphere that focuses on meeting the unique academic, social, and emotional needs of its students. By offering smaller class sizes and personalized instruction, the institution aims to re-engage students, improve attendance, and foster academic growth in a way that aligns with the broader goals of the Calvert County Public School system.

Beyond its academic curriculum, the school emphasizes behavioral development and positive student outcomes. The faculty and staff prioritize the cultivation of strong teacher-student relationships to help pupils overcome personal or academic hurdles, ultimately preparing them for successful transitions—whether that involves returning to their home school, graduating with a high school diploma, or pursuing post-secondary opportunities. Through its focused mission, the Calvert County Alternative School serves as a vital resource for ensuring that all students in the district have equitable access to a meaningful and productive education.
3
Total Students
N/A
Full-Time Teachers
N/A
Student/Teacher Ratio
N/A
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • Black
    2 (66.7 %)
  • White
    1 (33.3 %)
School Location
School Details
Status: Open
School Level: Secondary School
School Type: Alternative School
Charter Status:* Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction: No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status: No
District: Calvert County Public Schools
Phone: (443)550-7164
Grade Range: 9th - 11th
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 1
Grade 10 1
Grade 11 1
Gender Ratio