Fennville Alternative High School in Fennville, MI

At a glance

Reported students

NCES CCD 2024–25

Teachers (FTE)

1.9

NCES CCD 2024–25

Student–teacher ratio

18.4:1

Calculated; not a class-size measure

Grades served

09–12

NCES preliminary directory 2025–26

Michigan high enrollment

18th percentile

Compared with 978 same-level schools reporting enrollment.

District median enrollment

338

Fennville Alternative High School: 35 reported students.

State peer staffing position

54th percentile

18.4:1 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: 26
Teachers (FTE): 1.2
Student–teacher ratio: 21.7:1

What the reported data says about Fennville Alternative High School

Fennville Alternative High School is a public high school serving grades 09–12 in Fennville. It is one of 4 current school records connected to Fennville Public Schools. NCES reports 35 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 18th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.

The reported student–teacher ratio is 18.4:1, close to 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 (62.9%) and Hispanic or Latino (31.4%). English learners represent 11.5% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 19.2%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.

Questions worth asking Fennville Alternative High School

1How do the reported 18.4:1 student–teacher ratio and 1.9 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 0.2 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
4Does community eligibility provide breakfast and lunch to every enrolled student, and are summer meals available?

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Enrollment needs

English learners: 11.5%
Students with disabilities: 19.2%
Free/reduced-price lunch: 85.7%
Lunch program: Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)

Reported support staff

Counselors (FTE): 0.2
Nurses (FTE): 0.5
Psychologists (FTE): 0.5
Social workers (FTE): 0.5

CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.

Student demographics

Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment

White62.9%
Hispanic31.4%
Black0%
Asian0%
American Indian / Alaska Native0%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
Multiracial5.7%

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

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.

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

Fennville Public High School

High · Grades 09–12

383 reported students

Fennville Middle School

Middle · Grades 06–08

293 reported students

Fennville Elementary School

Elementary · Grades PK–05

503 reported students

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Public schools near Fennville Alternative High School

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
Fennville Middle School Middle · Fennville Public Schools	06–08	293	under 0.1 mi
Fennville Public High School High · Fennville Public Schools	09–12	383	0.2 mi
Fennville Elementary School Elementary · Fennville Public Schools	PK–05	503	0.3 mi
Innocademy Allegan Campus Elementary · Charter · Innocademy Allegan Campus	PK–08	102	0.8 mi
Saugatuck High School High · Saugatuck Public Schools	09–12	267	6.1 mi
Hamilton High School High · Hamilton Community Schools	09–12	793	7.1 mi

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Frequently asked questions about Fennville Alternative High School

What grades does Fennville Alternative High School serve?

Fennville Alternative High School reports grades 09–12 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as a high school (alternative school) in Fennville Public Schools.

How many students attend Fennville Alternative High School?

Fennville Alternative High School reported 35 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 18th percentile among 978 Michigan high schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 26 students.

What is the student–teacher ratio at Fennville Alternative High School?

The calculated ratio is 18.4:1, based on 35 students and 1.9 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 Fennville Alternative High School a public, charter, or magnet school?

Fennville Alternative High School is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on Fennville Public Schools attendance boundaries and transfer rules.

What share of Fennville Alternative High School students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?

85.7% 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 Fennville Alternative High School in?

Fennville Alternative High School is part of Fennville Public Schools, based in Fennville, MI, which operates 4 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.

What public schools are near Fennville Alternative High School?

The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Fennville Middle School (under 0.1 mi), Fennville Public High School (0.2 mi), Fennville Elementary School (0.3 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.