Choice Academy

www.bloomington.k12.mn.us/choice-academy

121 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

Choice Alternative High School, located in Bloomington, Minnesota, serves as a specialized educational environment designed for students who may not thrive in a traditional comprehensive high school setting. As an alternative program, it focuses on providing a more flexible, personalized approach to learning, often catering to students who need credit recovery, have different scheduling requirements, or require a smaller, more supportive community atmosphere to succeed academically.

The school emphasizes a student-centered culture, prioritizing strong relationships between staff and students to help them overcome barriers to graduation. By offering smaller class sizes and individualized instruction, Choice Alternative High School aims to provide the necessary resources and environment for students to earn their diplomas, develop self-advocacy skills, and prepare for post-secondary opportunities, whether those involve higher education, vocational training, or direct entry into the workforce.

121

Total Students

3.8

Full-Time Teachers

31.5

Student/Teacher Ratio

57.0%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Choice Academy
Demographic	Student Count
White	35
Hispanic	41
Black	24
Asian	6
Two or More	13
American Indian	2

Hispanic
41 (33.9%)
White
35 (28.9%)
Black
24 (19.8%)
Two or More
13 (10.7%)
Asian
6 (5.0%)
American Indian
2 (1.7%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	High School
School Type:	Alternative School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	Yes
District:	Bloomington Public Schools
Phone:	(952)681-6172
Website:	http://www.bloomington.k12.mn.us/choice-academy
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	121
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	3.8
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	31.5
NSLP Participation:¹	No
Qualified Free Lunch:	64
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	5

* 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 11 2

Grade 12 119