KCS Alternative Learning

1900 School St
Charleston, WV 25387

chandler.kana.k12.wv.us/

134 Students

Other K - 12th

School Overview

Based on the provided information, **Chandler Academy**, located at 1900 School Street in Charleston, WV, is an educational facility operating within the Kanawha County School district. The school is primarily recognized for its role as an alternative education program designed to provide a structured and supportive learning environment for students who may struggle in a traditional classroom setting. By focusing on smaller class sizes and individualized instruction, the academy aims to help students overcome academic or behavioral challenges and remain on track toward graduation.

In addition to its focus on credit recovery and academic remediation, Chandler Academy emphasizes social-emotional development and personal responsibility. The school’s curriculum is tailored to meet the diverse needs of its student population, offering a specialized approach that encourages students to improve their attendance, academic performance, and overall engagement with their education. Through its dedicated staff and targeted programming, the academy serves as a vital resource for students in the Charleston area seeking a second chance at academic success.

134

Total Students

9.0

Full-Time Teachers

14.9

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for KCS Alternative Learning
Demographic	Student Count
White	95
Hispanic	3
Black	24
Two or More	12

White
95 (70.9%)
Black
24 (17.9%)
Two or More
12 (9.0%)
Hispanic
3 (2.2%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Other
School Type:	Alternative School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	Supplemental Virtual
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Kanawha County Schools
Phone:	(304)348-6133
Website:	http://chandler.kana.k12.wv.us/
Grade Range:	K - 12th
Total Students:	134
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	9.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	14.9
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 2

Grade 6 3

Grade 7 7

Grade 8 17

Grade 9 22

Grade 10 20

Grade 11 27

Grade 12 36