Quick Facts (2026-27)
- School Type: Alternative School
- Grades: 10-12
- Enrollment: 10 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Sunshine Alternative Education Center
About the School
- Sunshine Alternative Education Center serves 10 students in grades 10-12.
- The student:teacher of Sunshine Alternative Education Center is 2:1 and the school's religious affiliation is Nonsectarian.
Quick Facts (2026-27)
- School Type: Alternative School
- Grades: 10-12
- Enrollment: 10 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
School Facts
School Type
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades 10-12
Students By Grade
School Calendar
School Motto
Offering Hope & Inspiration to all families
Student Body
Total Students
10 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
50%
State avg.: 39%
Academic Profile
Total Classroom Teachers
5 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
2:1
National avg.: 11:1
Tuition & Financial Aid
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Application URL
Frequently Asked Questions
When is the application deadline for Sunshine Alternative Education Center?
The application deadline for Sunshine Alternative Education Center is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
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