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Jackson Alternative School

Q: How many students attend Jackson Alternative School?

In the 2024-25 school year, 22 students attended Jackson Alternative School.

Q: What is the racial makeup of Jackson Alternative School?

Students at Jackson Alternative School are 55% White, 32% African American, 9% Hispanic, 5% Two or more races.

Public, Alternative Grades PK, KG-12

Summary

Jackson Alternative School is a small public alternative school serving grades PK-12 in Marianna, Florida, which is part of the Jackson School District. Despite its high per-student spending, the school faces significant challenges, including extremely low graduation rates, high chronic absenteeism, and poor academic performance compared to state and district averages.

The school's four-year graduation rates have ranged from just 8.3% to 40% over the past 5 years, which is significantly lower than the state and district averages. Additionally, Jackson Alternative School has struggled with extremely high chronic absenteeism rates, ranging from 41.4% to 57.1% over the same period. On state assessments, the school's students perform poorly across all grade levels and subjects, with only 12% of 5th graders proficient in ELA and Math in 2022-2023, compared to 54% and 55% statewide. The school also serves a high-need student population, with around 70% of students qualifying for free or reduced-price lunch.

When comparing Jackson Alternative School to other nearby schools in the Jackson School District, such as Malone School and Hope School, Jackson Alternative consistently underperforms on key metrics like graduation rates, test scores, and chronic absenteeism. This suggests the challenges faced by the school are not solely due to district-level factors. The district does offer a virtual school option, Jackson Virtual Instruction Program, which has much lower chronic absenteeism rates and spending per student compared to Jackson Alternative School, potentially providing an alternative for some students.

Students ?

3.1

Student/teacher ratio ?

72.7%

Free/discounted lunch ?

2701 Technology Cir
Marianna, FL 32448

(850) 482-9666

District: Jackson

Racial breakdown:

White:

54.5%

African American:

31.8%

Hispanic:

9.1%

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At a glance

▲ Ranking trend: Rebounding — <1st percentile in 2023 → 6th in 2024

Strengths

✓Ranking is rebounding — up to 6th (2024) from a <1st-percentile low (2023)

✓Small classes — about 3 students per teacher

Worth a look

!Test scores below the Florida average (17% vs 52% meeting standards)

!Graduation rate below the Florida average (10% vs 88%)

!High chronic absenteeism (60% vs 31% Florida)

Students meeting standards (2023-2024) ?

This school17%

District avg51%

Florida avg52%

Not ranked this year

Jackson Alternative School did not have enough recent test-score data to be ranked. Check the trend below for past years.

29^th of 67Jackson among Florida districts

Statewide rank percentile over time (100 = the top-ranked school in the state; click a legend item to add a student group)

Elementary school ranking

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All Students

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Florida percentile	Rating
2023	1.5	2232 of 2240	0.4%	☆☆☆☆☆
2022	2.8	2205 of 2219	0.6%	☆☆☆☆☆
2019	11.0	2035 of 2182	6.7%	☆☆☆☆☆

Middle school ranking

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All Students

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Florida percentile	Rating
2024	7.8	1126 of 1196	5.9%	☆☆☆☆☆
2023	4.0	1137 of 1177	3.4%	☆☆☆☆☆
2022	20.6	958 of 1148	16.6%	★☆☆☆☆
2021	6.2	1100 of 1136	3.2%	☆☆☆☆☆
2019	9.6	1016 of 1099	7.6%	☆☆☆☆☆
2017	5.1	980 of 1031	4.9%	☆☆☆☆☆
2016	6.8	934 of 997	6.3%	☆☆☆☆☆
2014	3.1	951 of 999	4.8%	☆☆☆☆☆
2013	3.7	917 of 956	4.1%	☆☆☆☆☆
2012	13.9	771 of 897	14.0%	★☆☆☆☆
2011	3.9	839 of 891	5.8%	☆☆☆☆☆
2010	2.0	817 of 839	2.6%	☆☆☆☆☆
2009	6.0	713 of 780	8.6%	☆☆☆☆☆

High school ranking

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All Students

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Florida percentile	Rating
2023	5.0	709 of 792	10.5%	★☆☆☆☆
2022	13.1	635 of 774	18.0%	★☆☆☆☆
2021	9.0	644 of 746	13.7%	★☆☆☆☆
2019	15.3	588 of 734	19.9%	★☆☆☆☆
2018	4.7	641 of 716	10.5%	★☆☆☆☆
2017	11.0	593 of 714	16.9%	★☆☆☆☆
2016	9.6	594 of 693	14.3%	★☆☆☆☆
2012	20.2	472 of 606	22.1%	★☆☆☆☆
2011	19.1	507 of 622	18.5%	★☆☆☆☆
2010	15.7	514 of 620	17.1%	★☆☆☆☆
2009	13.1	496 of 587	15.5%	★☆☆☆☆

By subject vs Florida (2023-2024) ?

English Language Arts19%-33 vs state

Math13%-39 vs state

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking ()				Ranking ()				FAST English Language Arts (2025)								FAST Math (2025)						Statewide Science Science (2025)		EOC Algebra 1 (2025)	EOC Geometry (2025)	EOC Biology 1 (2025)	EOC US History (2025)	EOC Civics (2025)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2025)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score ()	Statewide Rank ()	State Percentile ()	SchoolDigger Rating ()	Average Standard Score ()	Statewide Rank ()	State Percentile ()	Rank Change from Previous Year	FAST English Language Arts 3rd Grade	FAST English Language Arts 4th Grade	FAST English Language Arts 5th Grade	FAST English Language Arts 6th Grade	FAST English Language Arts 7th Grade	FAST English Language Arts 8th Grade	FAST English Language Arts 9th Grade	FAST English Language Arts 10th Grade	FAST Math 3rd Grade	FAST Math 4th Grade	FAST Math 5th Grade	FAST Math 6th Grade	FAST Math 7th Grade	FAST Math 8th Grade	Statewide Science Science 5th Grade	Statewide Science Science 8th Grade	EOC Algebra 1 End of Course	EOC Geometry End of Course	EOC Biology 1 End of Course	EOC US History End of Course	EOC Civics End of Course	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Jackson Alternative School	Public, Alternative	PK, KG-12	2701 Technology Cir	Marianna	32448	Jackson County	Jackson	No	No	No	Yes	(850) 482-9666	22	7	3.1	72.7%	12 (54.5%)	7 (31.8%)	2 (9.1%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (4.5%)								(n/a)
District Wide Homebound Program	Public, Alternative	K-12	2903 Jefferson St	Marianna	32446	Jackson County	Jackson	No	No	No	No	(850) 482-1200	0	0			0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()								(n/a)
Jackson Virtual Instruction Program	Public, Virtual, Alternative	K-12	2903 Jefferson St	Marianna	32446	Jackson County	Jackson	No	No	Yes	No	(850) 482-1200	39	0		12.8%	26 (66.7%)	10 (25.6%)	1 (2.6%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (5.1%)								(n/a)																		20.0		36.0		$5,503	$45	$5,458
District Wide Gifted Program	Public, Alternative	K-12	2903 Jefferson St	Marianna	32446	Jackson County	Jackson	No	No	No	No	(850) 482-1200	0	0			0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()								(n/a)
Jackson Virtual Franchise	Public, Virtual, Alternative	K-12	2903 Jefferson St	Marianna	32446	Jackson County	Jackson	No	No	Yes	No	(850) 482-1200	0	0			0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()								(n/a)
Jackson Virtual School	Public, Virtual, Alternative	K-12	2903 Jefferson St	Marianna	32446	Jackson County	Jackson	No	No	Yes	No	(850) 482-1200	0	0			0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()								(n/a)
Jackson County Home/Night Instruction	Public, Alternative	K-12	2903 Jefferson St	Marianna	32446	Jackson County	Jackson	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(850) 482-1200	2	0			2 (100.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)								(n/a)
Center For The Advancement Of Children's Learning	Public, Alternative	K-12	2903 Jefferson St	Marianna	32446	Jackson County	Jackson	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(850) 482-1200	40	0		67.5%	22 (55.0%)	11 (27.5%)	1 (2.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	6 (15.0%)								(n/a)
Hope School	Public, Alternative	PK, KG-12	2958 Cherokee St	Marianna	32446	Jackson County	Jackson	No	No	No	Yes	(850) 482-9616	103	12	8.5	54.4%	62 (60.2%)	24 (23.3%)	6 (5.8%)	1 (1.0%)	1 (1.0%)	0 (0.0%)	9 (8.7%)								(n/a)																						$33,498	$5,030	$28,468
Malone School	Public, Alternative	PK, KG-12	5361 9th St	Malone	32445	Jackson County	Jackson	No	No	No	Yes	(850) 482-9950	559	37	15.3	54.9%	257 (46.0%)	197 (35.2%)	61 (10.9%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	44 (7.9%)								(n/a)	88.0	69.0	63.0	61.0	45.0	60.0	60.0	62.0	88.0	86.0	49.0	71.0	70.0	38.0	60.0	64.0	43.0	55.0	86.0	82.0	68.0	$10,835	$1,715	$9,119

Frequently Asked Questions about Jackson Alternative School

What district is Jackson Alternative School in?

Jackson

What is the racial makeup of Jackson Alternative School?

Students at Jackson Alternative School are 55% White, 32% African American, 9% Hispanic, 5% Two or more races.

How many students attend Jackson Alternative School?

In the 2024-25 school year, 22 students attended Jackson Alternative School.

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