Quick Facts (2026)
- School Type: Alternative school
- Grades: 9-12
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education
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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
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
<Â鶹¹û¶³´«Ã½ class='so-dt-title' id='faq'>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.
School Reviews4 10/10/2025I have had two children go here, my children liked it for the most part.Review Study Alternative High School. Reviews should be a few sentences in length. Please include any comments on:
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I have had two children go here, my children liked it for the most part.
Review Study Alternative High School. Reviews should be a few sentences in length. Please include any comments on:
- Quality of academic programs, teachers, and facilities
- Availability of music, art, sports and other extracurricular activities
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