Basher is faithful to God and in keeping with the United Methodist tradition, Bashor Children's Home is to provide help for today and hope for tomorrow to troubled children and their families.
It's vision is a passionate purposeful organization that is mission driven striving to become a nationally recognized model agency which inspires others by replacing ineffective traditional approaches with catalytic innovation so powerful it significantly reduces the need and use of intensive long term residential services by truly serving families.
Quick Facts (2026)
- School Type: Alternative School
- Grades: 1-11
- Enrollment: 23 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
School Overview
School Type
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades 1-11
Year Founded
1922
Campus Size
15 acres
Student Body
Total Students
23 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
22%
State avg.: 26%
Students by Grade
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
4 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
6:1
National avg.:
Number of AP/Advanced Courses
10 courses
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Application URL
School Notes
- School Motto: Helping Children to be Successful
- Basher is faithful to God and in keeping with the United Methodist tradition, Bashor Children's Home is to provide help for today and hope for tomorrow to troubled children and their families. It's vision is a passionate purposeful organization that is mission driven striving to become a nationally recognized model agency which inspires others by replacing ineffective traditional approaches with catalytic innovation so powerful it significantly reduces the need and use of intensive long term residential services by truly serving families.
- Sample of notable school alumni/alumnae:
- Jamie B. - Advocate for children in foster care, graduated in 2010.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Frequently Asked Questions
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Bashor Alternative School is often viewed alongside schools like Fortune Academy by visitors of our site.
Who are famous alumni from Bashor Alternative School?
Bashor Alternative School famous alumni include: Jamie B. - Advocate for children in foster care, graduated in 2010..
When is the application deadline for Bashor Alternative School?
The application deadline for Bashor Alternative School is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
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