"THOUGH THE DESTINATION may be the same, students take various paths to arrive at college.
One such deviation from the traditional path is attending schools with alternative programs of study. While the definition of an alternative school varies by state, this option is generally recognized as a departure from the standard K-12 curriculum.
Thousands of alternative schools exist throughout the U.S. with various approaches and missions. Alternative schools tend to fall into two camps: those offering a unique curriculum and those that focus on behavioral issues." …