FARWELL TIMBERLAND ALTERNATIVE HIGH SCHOOL

Farwell Timberland Alternative High School is a public high school that is part of the Farwell Area Schools school district, located in Farwell, MI with about 43 students offering grade levels from 8th Grade to 12th Grade. With about 2 teachers, Farwell Timberland Alternative High School has a student/teacher ratio of about 21:1. 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.

Farwell Timberland Alternative High School, located in Farwell, Michigan, is an educational institution dedicated to serving students who may benefit from a non-traditional approach to learning. As part of the Farwell Area Schools district, the program is designed to provide a supportive and flexible environment for students who are seeking an alternative path to earning their high school diploma. By offering smaller class sizes and a curriculum tailored to individual needs, the school aims to help students overcome academic or personal challenges, improve attendance, and ultimately succeed in meeting state graduation requirements.

The school emphasizes a student-centered atmosphere that prioritizes personalized instruction and social-emotional support. By fostering a closer connection between faculty and students, Timberland Alternative High School seeks to re-engage learners who may have struggled in a traditional comprehensive high school setting. Through its commitment to individualized academic pathways, the school plays a vital role in the Farwell community by ensuring that all students have the tools, guidance, and opportunity to reach their potential and prepare for their post-secondary futures.

For more information, contact Farwell Timberland Alternative High School at (989) 588-7219 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.

2655 W Ludington Dr
Farwell, MI 48622-9800
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FARWELL TIMBERLAND ALTERNATIVE HIGH SCHOOL is a public school in Farwell, MI with about 43 enrolled students. See other public high schools in Michigan

School Details

2017-2018
Level:
High School
(Alternative Education School)
Charter School:*
No
Total Students:
43
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
Not a Title I school
Virtual:
Not Virtual
Grade Levels Offered
8th Grade
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 43 students

The primary ethnicity of students attending FARWELL TIMBERLAND ALTERNATIVE HIGH SCHOOL is predominantly White, representing about 88% of the student body.

White
88.4%
Hispanic/Latino
7.0%
American Indian or Alaska Native
4.7%

Female
53.5%
Male
46.5%

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.