TINKHAM ALTERNATIVE EDUCATION
Tinkham Alternative Education is a public high school that is part of the Wayne-Westland Community School District school district, located in Wayne, MI with about 200 students offering grade levels from 8th Grade to 12th Grade. With about 8 teachers, Tinkham Alternative Education has a student/teacher ratio of about 25:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.
Tinkham Alternative Education, located in Wayne, Michigan, is a specialized program within the Wayne-Westland Community School District. The school is specifically designed to support students who may not thrive in a traditional classroom setting, offering a flexible and focused environment that prioritizes credit recovery and individualized academic paths. By providing smaller class sizes and personalized attention, the school aims to re-engage students who have fallen behind, helping them overcome barriers to graduation and stay on track toward earning their high school diploma.
Beyond its core academic offerings, Tinkham emphasizes a supportive culture that focuses on both educational success and personal development. The school works closely with students to create manageable goals, fostering a community that values resilience, accountability, and preparation for life after high school. Whether students are seeking an accelerated route to graduation or a different pedagogical approach, Tinkham serves as a vital resource in the district for ensuring that all learners have the opportunity to succeed and transition into adulthood or post-secondary pursuits.
For more information, contact Tinkham Alternative Education at (734) 419-2436 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
Wayne, MI 48184-1358
(734) 419-2436
http://wwcsd.net/tinkham-alt/
TINKHAM ALTERNATIVE EDUCATION is a public school in Wayne, MI with about 200 enrolled students. See other public high schools in Michigan
School Details
- Level:
-
High School
(Alternative Education School)
- Charter School:*
- No
- District:
- Wayne-Westland Community School District
- Total Students:
- 200
- Teachers:
- 8.6
- NSLP Status:1
- Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
- Qualified free lunch:
- 0
- Qualified reduced-price lunch:
- 0
- Title I Status:2
- Not a Title I school
- Virtual:
- Not Virtual
* A public charter school is a publicly funded school that is typically governed by a group or organization under a legislative contract with the state, the district, or another entity. The charter exempts the school from certain state or local rules and regulations.
1 The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides eligible students with free or reduced-price lunch
2 Title I, Part A (Title I) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families.
School Demographics for 200 students
- Black or African American
- 47.5%
- White
- 41.0%
- Hispanic/Latino
- 7.0%
- Two or more races
- 3.5%
- Asian
- 0.5%
- Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
- 0.5%
- Female
- 39.0%
- Male
- 61.0%
Data for school year 2017-2018 — The information found on this website was provided in part by the U.S. Department of Education, U.S. Census Bureau, the Bureau of Labor and Statistics & various other external sources. We do not verify the contents of the information provided and therefore, cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information displayed on this website.