At a glance
Reported students
112
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
4.34
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
25.8:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
09–12
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
Michigan high enrollment
32nd percentile
Compared with 978 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
262.5
Allegan Alternative High School: 112 reported students.
State peer staffing position
89th percentile
25.8:1 reported; state peer median 18.1:1. Ratio is not class size.
Historical enrollment and staffing · CRDC 2021–22
These older figures are kept separate from 2024–25 statistics and benchmarks. Differences between years can reflect changes in enrollment, staffing, or reporting scope.
- Students
- 246
- Teachers (FTE)
- 8
- Student–teacher ratio
- 30.8:1
What the reported data says about Allegan Alternative High School
Allegan Alternative High School is a public high school serving grades 09–12 in Allegan. It is one of 8 current school records connected to Allegan Public Schools. NCES reports 112 students for 2024–25.
Among 978 high schools in Michigan with comparable records, this school is smaller than the reported median of 280 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 32nd percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 25.8:1, above the Michigan median of 18.1:1 for the same school level. This ratio uses total enrollment and teacher FTE; it is not an average classroom headcount and can be affected by special programs or part-time staffing.
The largest reported race and ethnicity groups are White (89.3%) and Hispanic or Latino (5.4%). Students served under IDEA represent 6.5%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
Questions worth asking Allegan Alternative High School
- 1How do the reported 25.8:1 student–teacher ratio and 4.34 teacher FTE translate into actual class sizes by grade?
- 2Have the reported academic programs changed since the 2021–22 CRDC collection?
- 3What counseling support is available today? The school reported 0 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
- 4Does community eligibility provide breakfast and lunch to every enrolled student, and are summer meals available?
Enrollment needs
- Students with disabilities
- 6.5%
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 65.2%
- Lunch program
- Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 0
- Nurses (FTE)
- 0
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 0
- Social workers (FTE)
- 0
CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White89.3%
- Hispanic5.4%
- Black0%
- Asian0%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
- Multiracial5.4%
Race/ethnicity: NCES CCD 2024–25. English learner and disability context: CRDC 2021–22. Lunch eligibility: NCES CCD 2024–25. Privacy rules can produce missing values.
Programs reported by the school
AP student enrollment
No students enrolled reported
Gifted and talented
Not reported as offered
Computer science
Not reported as offered
CRDC 2021–22: the AP flag records student enrollment; gifted and computer-science fields describe reported programs/classes. Confirm current courses and eligibility with the school.
Other schools in Allegan Public Schools
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
Allegan High School
High · Grades 09–12
543 reported students
Allegan Online K12
Other · Grades KG–12
73 reported students
North Ward Elementary School
Elementary · Grades PK–KG
29 reported students
West Ward Elementary School
Elementary · Grades KG–05
247 reported students
Dawson Elementary School
Elementary · Grades KG–05
278 reported students
Pine Trails Elementary School
Elementary · Grades PK–05
326 reported students
Public schools near Allegan Alternative High School
Closest campuses by straight-line distance between NCES geocodes, favoring the same school level. Distance is not drive time or an attendance assignment.
| School | Grades | Students | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tech Center High · Allegan Area Educational Service Agency | 11–12 | 0 | 1.2 mi |
| Outlook Academy High · Charter · Outlook Academy | 06–12 | 35 | 1.2 mi |
| Allegan High School High · Allegan Public Schools | 09–12 | 543 | 1.6 mi |
| Outlook Academy Youth Home Campus High · Charter · Outlook Academy | 05–12 | 11 | 4.3 mi |
| Hopkins High School High · Hopkins Public Schools | 09–12 | 477 | 8 mi |
| Otsego West Campus High School High · Otsego Public Schools | 06–12 | 19 | 8.2 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Allegan Alternative High School
What grades does Allegan Alternative High School serve?
Allegan Alternative High School reports grades 09–12 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as a high school (alternative school) in Allegan Public Schools.
How many students attend Allegan Alternative High School?
Allegan Alternative High School reported 112 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 32nd percentile among 978 Michigan high schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 246 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Allegan Alternative High School?
The calculated ratio is 25.8:1, based on 112 students and 4.34 full-time-equivalent classroom teachers in 2024–25. The Michigan median for the same school level is 18.1:1. A ratio is not the same as average class size.
Is Allegan Alternative High School a public, charter, or magnet school?
Allegan Alternative High School is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on Allegan Public Schools attendance boundaries and transfer rules.
What share of Allegan Alternative High School students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
65.2% of students were eligible for free or reduced-price lunch in 2024–25. The school participates in community eligibility, which can provide meals to every student and changes how eligibility is reported. This describes the students served and is not a quality measure.
Which school district is Allegan Alternative High School in?
Allegan Alternative High School is part of Allegan Public Schools, based in Allegan, MI, which operates 8 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near Allegan Alternative High School?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Tech Center (1.2 mi), Outlook Academy (1.2 mi), Allegan High School (1.6 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.