St. Louis, Missouri, has several alternative high schools available to students with special needs and interests. According to the Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education, St. Louis had about 13 students per teacher during the 2009 school year. Alternative high schools tend to have lower student-to-teacher ratios, usually less than 10-to-1, as well as services for students with special needs.

Our alternative schools standards are set to meet the District and State requirements, and the school and parents expectations. Our vision is to see the student learning, achieving, and successfully transitioning to one of SLPS middle or high schools.We are able to accomplish this through a highly qualified and dedicated staff, involved parents/guardians, and committed volunteers.

Altonio Irons, Director Innovative Concept Academy and Griscom School.