At a glance
Reported students
47
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
2
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
23.5:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
09–12
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
Michigan high enrollment
21st percentile
Compared with 978 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
200.5
Vincent G Parks Alternative Education Center: 47 reported students.
State peer staffing position
85th percentile
23.5:1 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
- 71
- Teachers (FTE)
- 1
- Student–teacher ratio
- 71:1
What the reported data says about Vincent G Parks Alternative Education Center
Vincent G Parks Alternative Education Center is a public high school serving grades 09–12 in Ecorse. It is one of 6 current school records connected to Ecorse Public Schools. NCES reports 47 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 21st percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 23.5:1, 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 (80.9%) and White (10.6%). English learners represent 2.8% of enrollment. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
Questions worth asking Vincent G Parks Alternative Education Center
- 1How do the reported 23.5:1 student–teacher ratio and 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
- English learners
- 2.8%
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 80.9%
- 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
- White10.6%
- Hispanic8.5%
- Black80.9%
- Asian0%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
- Multiracial0%
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 Ecorse Public Schools
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
Ecorse Community High School
High · Grades 09–12
340 reported students
Downriver Digital Academy
Other · Grades KG–12
25 reported students
Brenda Hague Early Learning Village
Elementary · Grades PK–KG
85 reported students
Ralph J Bunche Academy
Elementary · Grades 01–04
316 reported students
Grandport Academy
Middle · Grades 05–08
337 reported students
Public schools near Vincent G Parks Alternative Education Center
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ecorse Community High School High · Ecorse Public Schools | 09–12 | 340 | 0.1 mi |
| Mixter School High · Lincoln Park School District of the City of | 12–12 | 35 | 1.4 mi |
| River Rouge High School High · River Rouge School District of the City of | 09–12 | 987 | 1.8 mi |
| Lincoln Park High School High · Lincoln Park School District of the City of | 09–12 | 1,384 | 2 mi |
| Academy for Business and Technology High School High · Charter · Academy for Business and Technology | 06–12 | 231 | 2.9 mi |
| Melvindale High School High · Melvindale-Northern Allen Park Schools | 09–12 | 982 | 3.1 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Vincent G Parks Alternative Education Center
What grades does Vincent G Parks Alternative Education Center serve?
Vincent G Parks Alternative Education Center reports grades 09–12 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as a high school (alternative school) in Ecorse Public Schools.
How many students attend Vincent G Parks Alternative Education Center?
Vincent G Parks Alternative Education Center reported 47 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 21st percentile among 978 Michigan high schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 71 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Vincent G Parks Alternative Education Center?
The calculated ratio is 23.5:1, based on 47 students and 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 Vincent G Parks Alternative Education Center a public, charter, or magnet school?
Vincent G Parks Alternative Education Center is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on Ecorse Public Schools attendance boundaries and transfer rules.
What share of Vincent G Parks Alternative Education Center students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
80.9% 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 Vincent G Parks Alternative Education Center in?
Vincent G Parks Alternative Education Center is part of Ecorse Public Schools, based in Ecorse, MI, which operates 6 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near Vincent G Parks Alternative Education Center?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Ecorse Community High School (0.1 mi), Mixter School (1.4 mi), River Rouge High School (1.8 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.