Academie Lafayette: Serves grades K-8. The student population is 45% ethnic minorities. As a total immersion foreign language school, the academy creates an environment that allows students to achieve fluency in both French and English by the end of the eighth grade.
Principal: Eric Nellis. Address: 6903 Oak, KCMO 64113. Ph. 816-361-7735.
Alta Vista Charter High School: Serves grades 9-12. The student population is more than 96% ethnic minorities. The mission of the school is to provide an environment that focuses on dropout recovery and prevention for high-risk Hispanic and other inner-city youth.
Principal: Ed Mendez. Address: 1722Holly St. KCMO 64108. Ph. 816-471-2582.
Benjamin Banneker Academy of Technology: Serves grades K-8. The student population is more than 99% ethnic minorities. The academic emphasis of the school is on student-centered learning processes and the utilization of technology.
Site Director: Marian Brown. Address: 8310 Holmes Rd., KCMO 64131. Ph. 816-926-0426.
Della Lamb Elementary School: Serves grades K-6. The student population is 95% ethnic minorities. The school seeks to provide a student-centered program for high-risk students based on a sound educational program, community involvement, and comprehensive social services.
Site Manager: Judy Akers: 1000 Charlotte St., KCMO 64106. Ph. 816-221-0043.
Don Bosco Education Center: Serves grades 9-12. This alternative high school has a student population of 95% ethnic minorities. The mission of the school is to provide a caring, guiding, and safe environment that promotes learning and personal growth.
Principal: Bernadette Barber. Address: 531 Garfield St., KCMO 64124. Ph. 816-691-2915.
Gordon Parks Elementary School: Serves grades K-5. The student population is 92% ethnic minorities. This is a small family-like school for urban core children. They provide a curriculum rich in art, music, and physical education; and strive to maintain, involve, and strengthen its community of families.
Principal: Kajuan Cummings. Address: 3715 Wyoming St., KCMO 64111. Ph. 816-753-6700.
Hogan Preparatory Academy: Provides a college preparatory curriculum for grades 9-12. The student population is 99% ethnic minorities. The mission of the school is to provide individual attention, community service opportunities, character education, and academic excellence.
Principal: Danny Tipton. Address: 1221 E. Meyer Blvd., KCMO 64131. Ph. 816-444-3464.
Scuola Vita Nuova: Serves grades K-8. The student population is 97% ethnic minorities. The mission of the school is to provide children an opportunity to experience the wealth of the northeast community’s vast cultural resources in a supportive educational environment.
Principal: Nicole King. Address: 544 Wabash Ave., KCMO 64124. Ph. 816-231-5788.
Urban Community Leadership Academy: Serves grades 5-9 with 90% ethnic minorities. The school incorporates curricular integration, small communities of learners, and structured support within its educational program.
Director: Joyce McGautha. Address: 1524 Paseo, KCMO 64108. Ph. 816-483-8035.
2/10/2009