Carter County Alternative School

carter.k12.tn.us

61 Students

High School 5th - 12th

School Overview

Siam Learning Center is a public educational facility located in Elizabethton, Tennessee, and serves as part of the Carter County School District. Situated on Siam Road, the school functions as a specialized academic environment designed to support students who may benefit from an alternative approach to traditional classroom instruction. By operating under the umbrella of the county school system, it aims to provide students with the necessary resources and individualized attention to meet state curriculum standards while fostering personal and academic growth.

The school is committed to the broader mission of the Carter County school system, which emphasizes student achievement, community engagement, and the development of responsible citizens. While maintaining a smaller, more focused setting compared to larger comprehensive high schools, Siam Learning Center provides a structured atmosphere that prioritizes credit recovery, skill-building, and student success. Those interested in specific programs, enrollment procedures, or academic calendars can find additional information through the official Carter County Schools website.

Total Students

2.2

Full-Time Teachers

28.1

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Carter County Alternative School
Demographic	Student Count
White	55
Hispanic	3
Black	1
Two or More	2

White
55 (90.2%)
Hispanic
3 (4.9%)
Two or More
2 (3.3%)
Black
1 (1.6%)

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:	Carter County
Phone:	(423)547-4050
Website:	http://carter.k12.tn.us
Grade Range:	5th - 12th
Total Students:	61
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	2.2
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	28.1
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (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 5 1

Grade 6 1

Grade 7 1

Grade 8 1

Grade 10 5

Grade 11 23

Grade 12 29