Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Alternative school / Magnet School
- Grades: 9-12
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education
School Overview
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students (02-03)
78 students
Total Classroom Teachers (19-20)
9 teachers
School Rankings
Student : Teacher Ratio
n/a
13:1
American Indian
(02-03)n/a
n/a
Asian
(02-03)n/a
2%
Hispanic
(02-03)3%
2%
Black
(02-03)21%
18%
White
(02-03)76%
78%
Hawaiian
(02-03)n/a
n/a
Two or more races
(02-03)n/a
n/a
Eligible for Free Lunch (02-03)
35%
29%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (02-03)
6%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
How many students attend Study Alternative High School?
78 students attend Study Alternative High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
76% of Study Alternative High School students are White, 21% of students are Black, and 3% of students are Hispanic.
What grades does Study Alternative High School offer ?
Study Alternative High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Study Alternative High School part of?
Study Alternative High School is part of Springfield R-XII School District.
In what neighborhood is Study Alternative High School located?
Study Alternative High School is located in the Westside Community Betterment neighborhood of Springfield, MO. There are 2 other public schools located in Westside Community Betterment.
School Reviews
4 11/10/2023
I have had two children go here, my children liked it for the most part.
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