Quick Facts (2025-26)
- School Type: Alternative school
- Grades: 9-12
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education
School Overview
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students (02-03)
78 students
Total Classroom Teachers (19-20)
9 teachers
Year Founded
1905
School Calendar
Last Day of School
Thu. Oct 16, 2025
School Rankings
Student-Teacher Ratio
n/a
12:1
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
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
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 (No virtual instruction).
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.
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4 11/10/2023
I have had two children go here, my children liked it for the most part.
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