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)
- School Type: Alternative School
- Grades: 10-12
- Enrollment: 10 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
School Overview
School Type
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades 10-12
School Calendar
Student Body
Total Students
10 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
50%
State avg.: 39%
Students by Grade
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
5 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
2:1
National avg.: 11:1
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Application URL
School Notes
- School Motto: Offering Hope & Inspiration to all families
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
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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