Quick Facts (2026)
- School Type: Alternative School
- Grades: 7-12
- Enrollment: 14 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Keystone Smiles Alternative Education
About the School
- Keystone Smiles Alternative Learning Center began in 1991.
- A core group of elementary school teachers co-ordinated a way to combine educational objectives with service to the community.
- Students learned oral and written communication skills and social studies while providing service to area nursing homes.
- The mission of the program is to provide alternative education and mentor services to students with at-risk behaviors or individualized educational needs through teaching strategies and curricula in academics, community service-learning, and social development to achieve school success with the ultimate outcome of eliminating school suspensions.
Quick Facts (2026)
- School Type: Alternative School
- Grades: 7-12
- Enrollment: 14 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
School Facts
School Type
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades 7-12
Students By Grade
School Calendar
Student Body
Total Students
14 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
7%
State avg.: 27%
Academics & Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
2 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
7:1
National avg.: 11:1
Tuition & Acceptance Rate
School Notes
- School Motto: To empower and strengthen people of all ages with a focus on children and youth to enhance the quality of their lives through learning and service.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Frequently Asked Questions
When is the application deadline for Keystone Smiles Alternative Education?
The application deadline for Keystone Smiles Alternative Education is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
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