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Definitions

alternative school

NOUN

nontraditional school

Synonyms

WEAK

alternate school

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

Catherine Faulks, lead member for family and children's services at RBKC, said children will have alternative school places "secured as swiftly and smoothly as possible" if the primary school closes.

From BBC • Apr. 16, 2025

“My mindset is I’m gonna go and I’m gonna make this the best damn alternative school in the state.”

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

She was sent to the district’s alternative school for 30 days and told she could have faced criminal charges.

From Seattle Times • Jan. 25, 2024