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Marion County Alternative School

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Marion County Alternative School is located in Hamilton, AL and is one of 12 schools in Marion County School District. It is a alt. school that serves 6 students in grades 5-12.

Alternative schools are public schools that offer nontraditional education for students whose needs cannot be met in a regular, special education, or vocational school. While alternative schools are distinct from regular, special education, and vocational schools in their teaching approach or classroom environment, they can provide similar services and/or curriculum for students. Alternative schools include schools for potential dropouts, residential treatment centers for substance abuse, schools for chronic truants, and schools for students with behavioral problems.

Marion County Alternative School made AYP in 2011. Under No Child Left Behind, a school makes Adequate Yearly Progress (AYP) if it achieves the minimum levels of improvement determined by the state of Alabama in terms of student performance and other accountability measures. See Marion County Alternative School's test results to learn more about school performance.

In 2008, Marion County Alternative School had 3 students for every full-time equivalent teacher. The Alabama average is 16 students per full-time equivalent teacher. Learn more about Marion County Alternative School's students and teachers. more

Marion County District Spending

$8,337Per Pupil

The Marion County spends $8,337 per pupil in current expenditures. The district spends 62% on instruction, 31% on support services, 7% on other elementary and secondary expenditures. More about Marion County District

Schools Nearby

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School Name distance	TestRating	Community Rating
Hamilton Elementary School 1.1 miles		1 2 3 4 5
Hamilton Middle School 1.6 miles		1 2 3 4 5
Hamilton High School 4.4 miles		1 2 3 4 5
Liberty Christian Academy 9.8 miles	n/a	1 2 3 4 5
Brilliant Elementary School 10.9 miles		1 2 3 4 5

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Alt. School
Grades 5-12
Marion County School District

Made AYP
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Marion County Alternative School
188 Winchester Dr
Hamilton, AL 35570
(205) 952-9083

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Total: 6

33% 67%

Student Economic Level (2010)

In 2010, Marion County Alternative School had 50% of students eligible for free or reduced price lunch programs. Alabama had 52% of eligible students for free or reduced price lunch programs. Eligibility for the National School Lunch Program is based on family income levels.

Student Ethnicity (2010)

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83%

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17%

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In 2010, Marion County Alternative School had 3 students for every full-time equivalent teacher.

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Korey Godsey: I went here to change my life and I did thanks to Mr. Weatherly and Mr. Dulaney. they were the best teachers I' ve ever had.

Submitted by a Former Student on Dec 18, 2011

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