At a glance
Reported students
46
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
1.35
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
34.1:1
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
373
Edwardsburg Alternative Learning Center: 46 reported students.
State peer staffing position
94th percentile
34.1:1 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
- 68
- Teachers (FTE)
- 2
- Student–teacher ratio
- 34:1
What the reported data says about Edwardsburg Alternative Learning Center
Edwardsburg Alternative Learning Center is a public high school serving grades 09–12 in Edwardsburg. It is one of 6 current school records connected to Edwardsburg Public Schools. NCES reports 46 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 34.1:1, 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 (87%) and multiracial (8.7%). 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 Edwardsburg Alternative Learning Center
- 1How do the reported 34.1:1 student–teacher ratio and 1.35 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 0.25 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
- 4Does community eligibility provide breakfast and lunch to every enrolled student, and are summer meals available?
Enrollment needs
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 67.4%
- Lunch program
- Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 0.25
- Nurses (FTE)
- 0.17
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 0.17
- Social workers (FTE)
- 0.17
CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White87%
- Hispanic4.3%
- Black0%
- Asian0%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
- Multiracial8.7%
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 Edwardsburg Public Schools
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
Edwardsburg High School
High · Grades 09–12
773 reported students
Edwardsburg Primary School
Elementary · Grades KG–01
342 reported students
Edwardsburg Intermediate School
Elementary · Grades 04–05
361 reported students
Eagle Lake Elementary School
Elementary · Grades 02–03
385 reported students
Edwardsburg Middle School
Middle · Grades 06–08
612 reported students
Public schools near Edwardsburg Alternative Learning 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Edwardsburg High School High · Edwardsburg Public Schools | 09–12 | 773 | 0.1 mi |
| Elkhart High School High · Elkhart Community Schools | 09–12 | 3,073 | 7.5 mi |
| Brandywine Senior High School High · Brandywine Community Schools | 09–12 | 366 | 7.5 mi |
| Elkhart Area Career Center High · Elkhart Community Schools | 06–12 | 0 | 7.6 mi |
| Penn High School High · Penn-Harris-Madison School Corp | 09–12 | 3,687 | 7.7 mi |
| Niles Cedar Lane High · Niles Community Schools | 09–12 | 134 | 7.7 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Edwardsburg Alternative Learning Center
What grades does Edwardsburg Alternative Learning Center serve?
Edwardsburg Alternative Learning Center reports grades 09–12 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as a high school (alternative school) in Edwardsburg Public Schools.
How many students attend Edwardsburg Alternative Learning Center?
Edwardsburg Alternative Learning Center reported 46 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 68 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Edwardsburg Alternative Learning Center?
The calculated ratio is 34.1:1, based on 46 students and 1.35 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 Edwardsburg Alternative Learning Center a public, charter, or magnet school?
Edwardsburg Alternative Learning Center is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on Edwardsburg Public Schools attendance boundaries and transfer rules.
What share of Edwardsburg Alternative Learning Center students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
67.4% 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 Edwardsburg Alternative Learning Center in?
Edwardsburg Alternative Learning Center is part of Edwardsburg Public Schools, based in Edwardsburg, MI, which operates 6 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near Edwardsburg Alternative Learning Center?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Edwardsburg High School (0.1 mi), Elkhart High School (7.5 mi), Brandywine Senior High School (7.5 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.