At a glance
Reported students
110
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
3.2
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
34.4:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
06–12
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
Michigan high enrollment
32nd percentile
Compared with 978 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
274
CA Alternative EdAtlantis: 110 reported students.
State peer staffing position
94th percentile
34.4:1 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
- 80
- Teachers (FTE)
- 3
- Student–teacher ratio
- 26.7:1
What the reported data says about CA Alternative EdAtlantis
CA Alternative EdAtlantis is a public high school serving grades 06–12 in Flint. It is one of 10 current school records connected to Carman-Ainsworth Community Schools. NCES reports 110 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 34.4:1, 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 Black (58.2%) and White (23.6%). Students served under IDEA represent 12.5%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
The 2021–22 civil-rights collection reports computer science. Program availability changes, so families should confirm the current catalog and participation rules directly with the school.
Questions worth asking CA Alternative EdAtlantis
- 1How do the reported 34.4:1 student–teacher ratio and 3.2 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
- 12.5%
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 90.9%
- 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
- White23.6%
- Hispanic7.3%
- Black58.2%
- Asian0%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
- Multiracial10.9%
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
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 Carman-Ainsworth Community Schools
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
Genesee Early College
High · Grades 09–12
178 reported students
Mott Middle College High School
High · Grades 09–12
324 reported students
CarmanAinsworth High School
High · Grades 08–12
914 reported students
Gladys Dillon Elementary School
Elementary · Grades KG–03
215 reported students
The Learning Community
Other · Grades PK–12
0 reported students
Rankin Elementary School
Elementary · Grades KG–05
237 reported students
Public schools near CA Alternative EdAtlantis
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Transition Center High · Genesee ISD | 10–12 | 39 | 1.4 mi |
| CarmanAinsworth High School High · Carman-Ainsworth Community Schools | 08–12 | 914 | 2.4 mi |
| The Learning CoOp High · Mt. Morris Consolidated Schools | 06–12 | 11 | 2.6 mi |
| Southwestern Classical Academy High · Flint School District of the City of | 09–12 | 464 | 2.6 mi |
| Genesee Career Institute High · Genesee ISD | 09–12 | 0 | 2.9 mi |
| Flint Cultural Center Academy High School High · Charter · Flint Cultural Center Academy | 09–12 | 44 | 3.5 mi |
Frequently asked questions about CA Alternative EdAtlantis
What grades does CA Alternative EdAtlantis serve?
CA Alternative EdAtlantis reports grades 06–12 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as a high school (alternative school) in Carman-Ainsworth Community Schools.
How many students attend CA Alternative EdAtlantis?
CA Alternative EdAtlantis reported 110 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 80 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at CA Alternative EdAtlantis?
The calculated ratio is 34.4:1, based on 110 students and 3.2 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 CA Alternative EdAtlantis a public, charter, or magnet school?
CA Alternative EdAtlantis is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on Carman-Ainsworth Community Schools attendance boundaries and transfer rules.
What share of CA Alternative EdAtlantis students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
90.9% 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 CA Alternative EdAtlantis in?
CA Alternative EdAtlantis is part of Carman-Ainsworth Community Schools, based in Flint, MI, which operates 10 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near CA Alternative EdAtlantis?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Transition Center (1.4 mi), CarmanAinsworth High School (2.4 mi), The Learning CoOp (2.6 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.