JACKSON ALTERNATIVE SCHOOL

School Overview
Jackson Alternative School, located in Marianna, Florida, operates under the Jackson County School Board as a specialized educational environment designed for students who may struggle in a traditional classroom setting. The school focuses on providing an alternative pathway for academic success by addressing the behavioral, social, and educational needs of its student population. By maintaining a smaller, more focused setting, the school aims to help students recover credits, improve academic performance, and develop the necessary skills to either return to their home school or graduate prepared for their next steps in life.

The institution emphasizes a supportive atmosphere that prioritizes student accountability and individualized instruction. Through its curriculum and programming, Jackson Alternative School seeks to provide a structured environment that minimizes distractions and offers additional resources for students who have faced challenges in conventional schools. The school serves as a vital component of the local district’s commitment to "leave no child behind," ensuring that all students, regardless of the hurdles they face, have access to a quality education and a supportive path toward academic and personal growth.
22
Total Students
7.0
Full-Time Teachers
3.1
Student/Teacher Ratio
72.7%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for JACKSON ALTERNATIVE SCHOOL
Demographic Student Count
White12
Hispanic2
Black7
Two or More1
  • White
    12 (54.5%)
  • Black
    7 (31.8%)
  • Hispanic
    2 (9.1%)
  • Two or More
    1 (4.5%)
School Location
School Details
Status: Open
School Level: Other
School Type: Alternative School
Charter Status:* Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction: No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status: No
District: JACKSON
Phone: (850)482-9666
Website: http://jas.jcsb.org
Grade Range: Pre-K - 12th
Total Students: 22
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 7.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 3.1
NSLP Participation:1 Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch: 14
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 2
Grades Taught
Grade 5 4
Grade 6 5
Grade 7 3
Grade 8 2
Grade 9 3
Grade 10 3
Grade 11 2

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for JACKSON ALTERNATIVE SCHOOL
Grade Student Count
Grade 54
Grade 65
Grade 73
Grade 82
Grade 93
Grade 103
Grade 112
Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for JACKSON ALTERNATIVE SCHOOL
Gender Student Count Percentage
Female522.7%
Male1777.3%