The Alternative School addresses the needs of students ages 12-21 of average or above average ability who are "at-risk" of dropping out of their home schools. The "A" School provides students with a place to continue their formal education. The program is designed to encourage students to be maintained in a comprehensive academic program and is supported with group, career, and drug abuse counseling; course remediation; parenting education; G.E.D. preparation; peer mediation; and an integral art program. The program's objective is to reduce the dropout rate by improving attendance and completion of academic goals.

All ninth and tenth grade students enrolled in the A-School participate in career exploration classes. Students are introduced to a variety of career options and learn necessary skills for success in the workforce. In the tenth grade, students will select one cluster to focus on. Finally, in eleventh and twelfth grades, all students choose to specialize in a career area at the Career & Technical Center. Work experience and career preparation activities and programs are available to all students, as well as Career & Technical morning or afternoon sessions. Students also receive individual and career counseling education.