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Synonyms

alternative school

American

noun

any public or private school having a special curriculum, especially an elementary or secondary school offering a more flexible program of study than a traditional school.

Etymology

Origin of alternative school

First recorded in 1970–75

Example Sentences

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She’s also been director of whole child education for Roseland School District and a secondary alternative school principal.

From Los Angeles Times • May 1, 2026

He said the family would now have to go on the waiting list for an alternative school place and see what happened.

From BBC • Apr. 19, 2025

As a student, he spent time at the alternative school; he could have used someone like her.

From Salon • Sep. 19, 2024

Mr. Zhou, always a free spirit, had worked in Shanghai as a teacher at an alternative school.

From New York Times • Feb. 4, 2024

It’s an alternative school that aims to re-enroll and re-engage children who may have dropped out or faced trouble in traditional schools.

From Seattle Times • Jan. 27, 2024

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