At a glance
Reported students
122
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
0
NCES CCD 2024–25
Grades served
06–12
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
Michigan high enrollment
33rd percentile
Compared with 978 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
350
Hartford Alternative Education: 122 reported students.
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
- 79
- Teachers (FTE)
- 2
- Student–teacher ratio
- 39.5:1
What the reported data says about Hartford Alternative Education
Hartford Alternative Education is a public high school serving grades 06–12 in Hartford. It is one of 4 current school records connected to Hartford Public Schools. NCES reports 122 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 33rd percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The largest reported race and ethnicity groups are White (60.7%) and Hispanic or Latino (26.2%). English learners represent 25.3% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 10.1%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
Questions worth asking Hartford Alternative Education
- 1How do the reported Not reported student–teacher ratio and 0 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
- 25.3%
- Students with disabilities
- 10.1%
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 89.3%
- 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
- White60.7%
- Hispanic26.2%
- Black4.1%
- Asian0%
- American Indian / Alaska Native1.6%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
- Multiracial7.4%
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 Hartford Public Schools
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
Hartford High School
High · Grades 09–12
379 reported students
Hartford Middle School
Middle · Grades 06–08
321 reported students
Redwood Elementary
Elementary · Grades KG–05
516 reported students
Public schools near Hartford Alternative Education
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hartford High School High · Hartford Public Schools | 09–12 | 379 | under 0.1 mi |
| Watervliet Senior High School High · Watervliet School District | 09–12 | 360 | 4.6 mi |
| WAY Watervliet High School High · Watervliet School District | 09–12 | 90 | 4.6 mi |
| Lawrence JrSr High School High · Lawrence Public Schools | 07–12 | 179 | 5.5 mi |
| Van Buren Tech High · Van Buren ISD | 11–12 | 0 | 6.1 mi |
| Bangor High School High · Bangor Public Schools (Van Buren) | 09–12 | 264 | 7 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Hartford Alternative Education
What grades does Hartford Alternative Education serve?
Hartford Alternative Education reports grades 06–12 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as a high school (alternative school) in Hartford Public Schools.
How many students attend Hartford Alternative Education?
Hartford Alternative Education reported 122 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 33rd percentile among 978 Michigan high schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 79 students.
Is Hartford Alternative Education a public, charter, or magnet school?
Hartford Alternative Education is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on Hartford Public Schools attendance boundaries and transfer rules.
What share of Hartford Alternative Education students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
89.3% 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 Hartford Alternative Education in?
Hartford Alternative Education is part of Hartford Public Schools, based in Hartford, MI, which operates 4 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near Hartford Alternative Education?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Hartford High School (under 0.1 mi), Watervliet Senior High School (4.6 mi), WAY Watervliet High School (4.6 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.