Alternative Programs

14501 Avery Road
Rockville, MD 20853

www.montgomeryschoolsmd.org/departments/alternative-programs/

0 Students

High School 6th - 12th

School Overview

The Alternative Programs department, located at 14501 Avery Road in Rockville, Maryland, functions as a specialized division within Montgomery County Public Schools (MCPS). Its primary mission is to provide structured, supportive educational environments for students who may struggle in a traditional classroom setting. These programs are designed to address the unique academic, behavioral, and social-emotional needs of students, offering them a pathway to success through smaller class sizes, individualized instruction, and enhanced access to support services.

The programs administered through this office emphasize re-engagement and credit recovery, helping students maintain academic progress while navigating personal or behavioral challenges. By providing a safe and focused learning environment, the department works to ensure that all students remain on track for graduation. The initiative reflects MCPS’s commitment to equity, aiming to provide flexible educational alternatives that empower students to overcome obstacles and achieve their full potential within the school system.

Total Students

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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:	High School
School Type:	Alternative School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	Supplemental Virtual
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Montgomery County Public Schools
Phone:	(240)740-5000
Website:	http://www.montgomeryschoolsmd.org/departments/alternative-programs/
Grade Range:	6th - 12th
Total Students:	0
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:	N/A
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	N/A

* 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 10 1

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Alternative Programs
Grade	Student Count
Grade 10	1

Nearby High Schools (Within 10 Miles)