Quick Stats (2025)
- School Type: Alternative school
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VA Dept. of Education
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="overview">School Overview
![This chart displays total students of Point Option Alternative School by year, with the latest 1997-98 school year data.]( "This chart displays total students of Point Option Alternative School by year, with the latest 1997-98 school year data.")
![This chart displays the total teachers of Point Option Alternative School by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.]( "This chart displays the total teachers of Point Option Alternative School by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.")
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="school-rankings">School Rankings
![This chart displays the percentage of Asian students in Point Option Alternative School and the percentage of Asian public school students in Virginia by year, with the latest 1996-97 school year data.]( "This chart displays the percentage of Asian students in Point Option Alternative School and the percentage of Asian public school students in Virginia by year, with the latest 1996-97 school year data.")
![This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Point Option Alternative School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in Virginia by year, with the latest 1997-98 school year data.]( "This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Point Option Alternative School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in Virginia by year, with the latest 1997-98 school year data.")
![This chart displays the percentage of Black students in Point Option Alternative School and the percentage of Black public school students in Virginia by year, with the latest 1997-98 school year data.]( "This chart displays the percentage of Black students in Point Option Alternative School and the percentage of Black public school students in Virginia by year, with the latest 1997-98 school year data.")
![This chart displays the percentage of White students in Point Option Alternative School and the percentage of White public school students in Virginia by year, with the latest 1997-98 school year data.]( "This chart displays the percentage of White students in Point Option Alternative School and the percentage of White public school students in Virginia by year, with the latest 1997-98 school year data.")
![This chart displays the diversity score of Point Option Alternative School and the public school average diversity score of Virginia by year, with the latest 1997-98 school year data.]( "This chart displays the diversity score of Point Option Alternative School and the public school average diversity score of Virginia by year, with the latest 1997-98 school year data.")
![This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Point Option Alternative School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Virginia by year, with the latest 1997-98 school year data.]( "This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Point Option Alternative School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Virginia by year, with the latest 1997-98 school year data.")
The teacher population of 26 teachers has grown by 333% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
n/a
Total Students (97-98)
112 students
Total Classroom Teachers
26 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
n/a
14:1
American Indian
(97-98)n/a
n/a
Asian
(97-98)n/a
4%
Hispanic
(97-98)1%
4%
Black
(97-98)22%
27%
White
(97-98)77%
65%
Hawaiian
(97-98)n/a
n/a
Two or more races
(97-98)n/a
n/a
Eligible for Free Lunch (97-98)
95%
24%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VA Dept. of Education
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<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id='faq'>Frequently Asked Questions How many students attend Point Option Alternative School?
112 students attend Point Option Alternative School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
77% of Point Option Alternative School students are White, 22% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Hispanic.
What school district is Point Option Alternative School part of?
Point Option Alternative School is part of Newport News City School District.
In what neighborhood is Point Option Alternative School located?
Point Option Alternative School is located in the Deer Park neighborhood of Newport News, VA. There are 2 other public schools located in Deer Park.
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