PHOENIX ALTERNATIVE HIGH SCHOOL

Phoenix Alternative High School is a Title I public high school that is part of the Carney-Nadeau Public Schools school district, located in Powers, MI with about 62 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 3 teachers, Phoenix Alternative High School has a student/teacher ratio of about 20:1. 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.

Phoenix Alternative High School, located in Powers, Michigan, operates under the Northern Michigan Christian Schools (NMCS) umbrella. As an alternative educational setting, the school is designed to provide a flexible and supportive environment for students who may struggle with the traditional high school model. By offering a personalized approach to learning, the institution focuses on helping students overcome academic or personal obstacles to meet their graduation requirements and successfully earn their diplomas.

The school emphasizes a close-knit community atmosphere, leveraging the resources and mission of the broader NMCS system to provide academic instruction grounded in Christian values. By maintaining smaller class sizes and tailored curriculum paths, Phoenix Alternative High School aims to foster student confidence, accountability, and long-term academic success, ensuring that every learner has a viable pathway toward their future goals.

For more information, contact Phoenix Alternative High School at (906) 497-5282 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.