alternative school

noun

: an elementary or secondary school with a nontraditional curriculum

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The vibe felt like a rowdy but precocious classroom at an alternative school with Bob-Waksberg as teacher trying to get the class to focus on the task at hand. Rebecca Alter, Vulture, 18 Aug. 2025 The shop is also partnering with Center School District’s alternative school and offering student volunteer opportunities on Mondays. Jenna Thompson, Kansas City Star, 16 Aug. 2025 The Post complains because so many kids are switching to private alternative schools, many of the failing public schools in Phoenix will have to shut down. Stephen Moore, Boston Herald, 14 Aug. 2025 It’s supported legislation to bring postsecondary enrollment options to Minnesota – allowing high schoolers to take college courses and earn college credits – as well as charter and alternative schools. Imani Cruzen, Twin Cities, 12 Aug. 2025 See All Example Sentences for alternative school

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First Known Use

1969, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of alternative school was in 1969

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“Alternative school.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/alternative%20school. Accessed 17 Sep. 2025.

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