Union County Alternative Center

www.ucps.org.schools.bz/7/Home

30 Students

High School 6th - 12th

School Overview

The Union County Alternative Center, located in Maynardville, Tennessee, serves as a specialized educational facility within the Union County Public Schools district. Designed to provide a structured and supportive environment for students who may benefit from an alternative setting, the center focuses on helping individuals meet their academic goals while addressing behavioral or personal challenges. By offering a smaller, more personalized atmosphere, the school aims to keep students on track for graduation while fostering personal responsibility and positive growth.

The curriculum at the Alternative Center is closely aligned with the broader district standards, ensuring that students receive a consistent education despite the change in setting. The staff works closely with families and the main school system to create individualized support plans, prioritizing student success and re-engagement. Through this focused approach, the Union County Alternative Center plays a vital role in the district’s mission to provide equitable learning opportunities and academic continuity for all students, regardless of the unique circumstances they may face.

Total Students

4.8

Full-Time Teachers

6.2

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Union County Alternative Center
Demographic	Student Count
White	27
Hispanic	2
Asian	1

White
27 (90.0%)
Hispanic
2 (6.7%)
Asian
1 (3.3%)

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:	Union County
Phone:	(865)992-7747
Website:	http://www.ucps.org.schools.bz/7/Home
Grade Range:	6th - 12th
Total Students:	30
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	4.8
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	6.2
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 9 10

Grade 10 6

Grade 11 11

Grade 12 3