DREAM ACADEMY ALTERNATIVE SCHOOL OF CHOICE

Dream Academy Alternative School of Choice is a Title I public high school that is part of the Benton Harbor Area Schools school district, located in BENTON HARBOR, MI with about 162 students offering grade levels from 9th Grade to 12th Grade. A Title I school provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families. Its purpose is to provide all children significant opportunity to receive a fair, equitable, and high-quality education. With about 2 teachers, Dream Academy Alternative School of Choice has a student/teacher ratio of about 81:1. 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.

Dream Academy Alternative School of Choice, located on Union Avenue in Benton Harbor, Michigan, serves as a specialized educational environment designed to support students who may not thrive in a traditional classroom setting. As an "alternative school of choice," the institution focuses on providing flexible pathways to graduation, offering a tailored approach that prioritizes student engagement, credit recovery, and individualized academic support to help students overcome barriers to success.

The school is committed to fostering a supportive community for the youth of Benton Harbor, emphasizing personal growth alongside academic achievement. By maintaining a smaller, more focused setting, Dream Academy allows educators to provide the personalized attention necessary for students to develop the skills, confidence, and graduation requirements needed to transition successfully into post-secondary education, vocational training, or the workforce.

For more information, contact Dream Academy Alternative School of Choice at (269) 605-1900 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.

1995 Union Ave
BENTON HARBOR, MI 49022-6265
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DREAM ACADEMY ALTERNATIVE SCHOOL OF CHOICE is a public Title I school in BENTON HARBOR, MI with about 162 enrolled students. See other public high schools in Michigan

School Details

2017-2018
Level:
High School
Charter School:*
No
Magnet school:
Yes
Total Students:
162
Teachers:
2.5
NSLP Status:1
Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified free lunch:
0
Qualified reduced-price lunch:
0
Title I Status:2
Title I schoolwide school
Virtual:
Not Virtual
Grade Levels Offered
9th Grade
10th Grade
11th Grade
12th Grade

* 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.

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School Demographics for 162 students

The primary ethnicity of students attending DREAM ACADEMY ALTERNATIVE SCHOOL OF CHOICE is predominantly Black or African American, representing about 98% of the student body.

Black or African American
97.5%
Hispanic/Latino
1.2%
White
1.2%

Female
46.9%
Male
53.1%

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.