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Public high school · Columbia School District

Columbia Alternative Education

Grades 06–12 · CLARKLAKE, MI · NCES 260699001117

School overview

At a glance

Reported students

78

NCES CCD 2024–25, where reported

Teachers (FTE)

5.1

NCES CCD 2024–25

Student–teacher ratio

15.3:1

Calculated, not a class-size measure

Grades served

06–12

NCES preliminary directory 2025–26

School benchmarks

Michigan high enrollment

27th percentile

Compared with 980 same-level schools reporting enrollment.

District median enrollment

356.5

Columbia Alternative Education: 78 reported students.

State peer staffing position

29th percentile

15.3:1 reported; state peer median 18.1:1. Ratio is not class size.

Profile interpretation

What the reported data says about Columbia Alternative Education

Columbia Alternative Education is a public high school serving grades 06–12 in CLARKLAKE. It is one of 4 current school records connected to Columbia School District. NCES reports 78 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 27th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.

The reported student–teacher ratio is 15.3:1, 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 (88.5%) and multiracial (6.4%). These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.

The 2021–22 civil-rights collection reports access to computer science. Program availability changes, so families should confirm the current catalog and participation rules directly with the school.

Turn data into a school visit

Questions worth asking Columbia Alternative Education

  1. 1How do the reported 15.3:1 student–teacher ratio and 5.1 teacher FTE translate into actual class sizes by grade?
  2. 2Have the reported academic programs changed since the 2021–22 CRDC collection?
  3. 3How are the school's 0 counselor FTE allocated across grades and student needs?
  4. 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
Not reported
Free/reduced-price lunch
46.2%
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

  • White88.5%
  • Hispanic5.1%
  • Black0%
  • Asian0%
  • American Indian / Alaska Native0%
  • Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
  • Multiracial6.4%

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

Offered

Program availability is from CRDC 2021–22 and can change. Confirm current courses and eligibility with the school.

Continue exploring

Other schools in Columbia School District

Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.

Columbia Central High School

High · Grades 07–12

637 reported students

Columbia Elementary School

Elementary · Grades PK–02

307 reported students

Columbia Upper Elementary School

Elementary · Grades 03–06

406 reported students

View all 4 district schools →