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Point Option Alternative School

813 Diligence Dr., Suite 100
Newport News, VA 23606
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Tel: (757) 591-7408
pointoption.nn.k12.va.us
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Quick Facts (2026)

  • School Type: Alternative school
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VA Dept. of Education

School Overview

The teacher population of 13 teachers has grown by 85% over five school years.
School Type
Alternative school
Grades Offered
n/a
Total Students (97-98)
112 students

Total Students Trends Over Years (1996-1998)

YearPoint Option Alternative School
1998112
1997133
1996129
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Total Classroom Teachers
13 teachers

Total Classroom Teachers Trends Over Years (2003-2025)

YearPoint Option Alternative School
202513
202426
202331
20086
20075
20067
20056
20046
20038
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State Level (VA)
Student-Teacher Ratio
n/a
14:1
American Indian
(97-98)
n/a
n/a
Asian
(97-98)
n/a
4%

Asian Student Percentage Comparison Over Years (1996-1997)

YearPoint Option Alternative SchoolVirginiaNewport News City School District
19971%4%2%
19963%3%2%
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Hispanic
(97-98)
1%
4%

Hispanic Student Percentage Comparison Over Years (1996-1998)

YearPoint Option Alternative SchoolVirginiaNewport News City School District
19981%4%3%
19971%3%3%
19961%3%2%
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Black
(97-98)
22%
27%

Black Student Percentage Comparison Over Years (1996-1998)

YearPoint Option Alternative SchoolVirginiaNewport News City School District
199822%27%53%
199728%27%52%
199642%27%51%
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White
(97-98)
77%
65%

White Student Percentage Comparison Over Years (1996-1998)

YearPoint Option Alternative SchoolVirginiaNewport News City School District
199877%65%41%
199769%66%42%
199654%67%44%
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Hawaiian
(97-98)
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
(97-98)
n/a
n/a
n/a
0.72

Diversity Score Comparison Over Years (1996-1998)

YearPoint Option Alternative SchoolVirginiaNewport News City School District
19980.360.500.56
19970.450.490.57
19960.540.480.57
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Eligible for Free Lunch (97-98)
95%
24%

Free Lunch Eligibility Comparison Over Years (1997-1998)

YearPoint Option Alternative SchoolVirginiaNewport News City School District
199895%24%38%
199795%24%39%
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School Statewide Testing
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School District Name
Newport News City School District
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VA Dept. of Education

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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Quick Facts (2026)

  • School Type: Alternative school
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VA Dept. of Education

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