Regional Achievement Academy

Monmouth-Ocean Educational Services Commission School Distri

www.moesc.org

22 Students

High School 6th - 12th

School Overview

The **Regional Alternative School**, located on Tornillo Way in Tinton Falls, New Jersey, serves as a specialized educational environment designed for students who may struggle to thrive in a traditional classroom setting. As an "alternative" program, its primary mission is to provide a more flexible, supportive, and individualized approach to learning. The school typically caters to students who require smaller class sizes, specialized behavioral support, or a unique curriculum structure to help them stay on track toward earning their high school diploma.

By offering a more personalized academic experience, the school aims to address the social, emotional, and educational barriers that can lead to school disengagement. The environment is generally structured to foster credit recovery, improve attendance, and provide consistent mentorship, ensuring that students remain connected to their education. Ultimately, the Regional Alternative School functions as a vital resource within the community, providing a necessary bridge for students to overcome academic challenges and successfully transition into their post-secondary goals.

Total Students

7.0

Full-Time Teachers

3.1

Student/Teacher Ratio

59.1%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Regional Achievement Academy
Demographic	Student Count
White	3
Hispanic	8
Black	8
Asian	1
Two or More	2

Hispanic
8 (36.4%)
Black
8 (36.4%)
White
3 (13.6%)
Two or More
2 (9.1%)
Asian
1 (4.5%)

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:	No
District:	Monmouth-Ocean Educational Services Commission School Distri
Phone:	(732)389-5555
Website:	http://www.moesc.org
Grade Range:	6th - 12th
Total Students:	22
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	7.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	3.1
NSLP Participation:¹	No
Qualified Free Lunch:	9
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	4

* 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 6 1

Grade 7 2

Grade 9 5

Grade 10 7

Grade 11 6

Grade 12 1