At a glance
Reported students
150
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
6
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
25:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
KG–12
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
Michigan other enrollment
55th percentile
Compared with 344 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
328
Advantage Alternative Program: 150 reported students.
State peer staffing position
91st percentile
25:1 reported; state peer median 10.9:1. 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
- 163
- Teachers (FTE)
- 8
- Student–teacher ratio
- 20.4:1
What the reported data says about Advantage Alternative Program
Advantage Alternative Program is a public combined / other school serving grades KG–12 in Hazel Park. It is one of 11 current school records connected to Hazel Park School District of the City of. NCES reports 150 students for 2024–25.
Among 344 combined / other schools in Michigan with comparable records, this school is larger than the reported median of 123 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 55th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 25:1, above the Michigan median of 10.9:1 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 (72.7%) and White (19.3%). English learners represent 1.8% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 7.4%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
Questions worth asking Advantage Alternative Program
- 1How do the reported 25:1 student–teacher ratio and 6 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 1 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
- 1.8%
- Students with disabilities
- 7.4%
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 84%
- Lunch program
- Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 1
- Nurses (FTE)
- 0
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 1
- Social workers (FTE)
- 1
CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White19.3%
- Hispanic7.3%
- Black72.7%
- Asian0.7%
- 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 Hazel Park School District of the City of
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
Edison
Other · Grades KG–12
65 reported students
Jardon Vocational School
Other · Grades PK–12
34 reported students
Viking Virtual Academy
High · Grades 09–12
39 reported students
Hoover Elementary School
Elementary · Grades PK–05
280 reported students
Webb Elementary School
Elementary · Grades PK–05
328 reported students
Michigan Cyber Academy
High · Grades 09–12
328 reported students
Public schools near Advantage Alternative Program
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Michigan Virtual Charter Academy Other · Charter · Michigan Virtual Charter Academy | KG–12 | 3,199 | under 0.1 mi |
| Jardon Vocational School Other · Hazel Park School District of the City of | PK–12 | 34 | 1.8 mi |
| Edison Other · Hazel Park School District of the City of | KG–12 | 65 | 2.3 mi |
| Michigan Mathematics and Science Academy Dequindre Other · Charter · Michigan Mathematics and Science Academy | KG–12 | 573 | 3 mi |
| Frontier International Academy Other · Charter · Frontier International Academy | KG–12 | 737 | 3.1 mi |
| Keys Grace Academy Other · Charter · Keys Grace Academy | KG–12 | 530 | 3.2 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Advantage Alternative Program
What grades does Advantage Alternative Program serve?
Advantage Alternative Program reports grades KG–12 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as a school (alternative school) in Hazel Park School District of the City of.
How many students attend Advantage Alternative Program?
Advantage Alternative Program reported 150 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 55th percentile among 344 Michigan combined or other schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 163 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Advantage Alternative Program?
The calculated ratio is 25:1, based on 150 students and 6 full-time-equivalent classroom teachers in 2024–25. The Michigan median for the same school level is 10.9:1. A ratio is not the same as average class size.
Is Advantage Alternative Program a public, charter, or magnet school?
Advantage Alternative Program is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on Hazel Park School District of the City of attendance boundaries and transfer rules.
What share of Advantage Alternative Program students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
84% 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 Advantage Alternative Program in?
Advantage Alternative Program is part of Hazel Park School District of the City of, based in Hazel Park, MI, which operates 11 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near Advantage Alternative Program?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Michigan Virtual Charter Academy (under 0.1 mi), Jardon Vocational School (1.8 mi), Edison (2.3 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.