Alternative High School – Get The Edge Difference
At Edge, we believe you have a choice in your education and our goal is to support your growth and help you meet your individual goals! Being a part of the Edge community means finding support from teachers, staff, counselors, and your peers. In a small school, we are all here to support each other and grow together. Below is a list of the of the many ways we help each each student meet their individual goals. Thank you for choosing Edge – let’s start building your success!
The Edge Difference
Edge High School | other Schools | |
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Class size | 22 students or fewer | 30 students or more |
Total school enrollment | Himmel Park 170 / Northwest 75 | 1,500 or more |
Flexible Schedule | AM/PM Sessions, 4.5 hour day | One session, 6 or more hours |
Campuses | Central Tucson Northwest Tucson |
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Counseling Services | 50 student to 1 counselor | 300 student to 1 counselor |
School Breakfast & Lunch Program | Available at Himmel Park | Available at most schools |
Extracurricular activities | Basketball, Flag Football, Volleyball Running, Hiking | Traditional sports and extracurricular programs |
Transportation | 30-Day Sun Tran passes provided to those who qualify | School bus system |
Computer resources | Nearly 1 to 1 in the classroom | Fewer computers in the classroom, mostly computer lab |
Learning resources | Student choice - Text book or computer based | School selected no student choice |
School Community | Everybody knows your name and is here to help you succeed | Only teachers and assigned counselors |
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