School overview
At a glance
Reported students
19
NCES CCD 2024–25, where reported
Teachers (FTE)
3.07
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
6.2:1
Calculated, not a class-size measure
Grades served
09–12
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
Michigan high enrollment
14th percentile
Compared with 980 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
387
Chesaning Union Schools Alternative Education: 19 reported students.
State peer staffing position
9th percentile
6.2:1 reported; state peer median 18.1:1. Ratio is not class size.
Profile interpretation
What the reported data says about Chesaning Union Schools Alternative Education
Chesaning Union Schools Alternative Education is a public high school serving grades 09–12 in CHESANING. It is one of 4 current school records connected to Chesaning Union Schools. NCES reports 19 students for 2024–25.
Among 980 high schools in Michigan with comparable records, this school is smaller than the reported median of 278.5 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 14th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 6.2:1, below 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 two largest reported race and ethnicity groups are White (78.9%) and Hispanic or Latino (5.3%). Students served under IDEA represent 16.1%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
Turn data into a school visit
Questions worth asking Chesaning Union Schools Alternative Education
- 1How do the reported 6.2:1 student–teacher ratio and 3.07 teacher FTE translate into actual class sizes by grade?
- 2Have the reported academic programs changed since the 2021–22 CRDC collection?
- 3How are the school's 0 counselor FTE allocated across grades and student needs?
- 4Does community eligibility provide breakfast and lunch to every enrolled student, and are summer meals available?
Student context
Enrollment needs
- English learners
- Not reported
- Students with disabilities
- 16.1%
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 68.4%
- Lunch program
- Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
People available to students
Support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 0
- Nurses (FTE)
- 0
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 0
- Social workers (FTE)
- 0
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White78.9%
- Hispanic5.3%
- Black5.3%
- Asian0%
- American Indian / Alaska Native5.3%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
- Multiracial5.3%
Race/ethnicity: NCES CCD 2024–25 where reported, otherwise CRDC 2021–22. English learner and disability context: CRDC 2021–22. Privacy rules can produce missing values.
Learning opportunities
Programs reported by the school
Advanced Placement
Not reported as offered
Gifted and talented
Not reported as offered
Computer science
Not reported as offered
Program availability is from CRDC 2021–22 and can change. Confirm current courses and eligibility with the school.
Continue exploring
Other schools in Chesaning Union Schools
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
Chesaning Union High School
High · Grades 09–12
381 reported students
Big Rock Elementary School
Elementary · Grades PK–03
393 reported students
Chesaning Middle School
Middle · Grades 04–08
584 reported students
