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Total Classroom Teachers

26 teachers

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Total Classroom Teachers Trends Over Years (2003-2023)
Year	Point Option Alternative School
2023	31
2008	6
2007	5
2006	7
2005	6
2004	6
2003	8

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Last Day of School

Fri. May 1, 2026

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Student-Teacher Ratio

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14:1

American Indian

(97-98)

n/a

Asian

(97-98)

n/a

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Asian Student Percentage Comparison Over Years (1996-1997)
Year	Point Option Alternative School	Virginia	Newport News City Public Schools
1997	1%	4%	2%
1996	3%	3%	2%

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Hispanic

(97-98)

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Hispanic Student Percentage Comparison Over Years (1996-1998)
Year	Point Option Alternative School	Virginia	Newport News City Public Schools
1998	1%	4%	3%
1997	1%	3%	3%
1996	1%	3%	2%

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Black

(97-98)

22%

27%

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Black Student Percentage Comparison Over Years (1996-1998)
Year	Point Option Alternative School	Virginia	Newport News City Public Schools
1998	22%	27%	53%
1997	28%	27%	52%
1996	42%	27%	51%

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White

(97-98)

77%

65%

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White Student Percentage Comparison Over Years (1996-1998)
Year	Point Option Alternative School	Virginia	Newport News City Public Schools
1998	77%	65%	41%
1997	69%	66%	42%
1996	54%	67%	44%

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Hawaiian

(97-98)

n/a

Two or more races

(97-98)

n/a

0.72

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Diversity Score Comparison Over Years (1996-1998)
Year	Point Option Alternative School	Virginia	Newport News City Public Schools
1998	0.36	0.50	0.56
1997	0.45	0.49	0.57
1996	0.54	0.48	0.57

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Eligible for (97-98)

95%

24%

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Free Lunch Eligibility Comparison Over Years (1997-1998)
Year	Point Option Alternative School	Virginia	Newport News City Public Schools
1998	95%	24%	38%
1997	95%	24%	39%

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School District Name

Newport News City Public Schools

Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VA Dept. of Education

Profile last updated: 02/09/2025

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 Public Schools.

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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