HARRISON ALTERNATIVE EDUCATION

Harrison Alternative Education is a Title I public high school that is part of the Harrison Community Schools school district, located in HARRISON, MI with about 15 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, Harrison Alternative Education has a student/teacher ratio of about 7:1. 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.

Harrison Alternative Education, located in Harrison, Michigan, serves as a specialized branch of the Harrison Community Schools district. It is designed to provide a flexible and supportive learning environment for students who may not thrive in a traditional classroom setting. By offering an alternative educational path, the program focuses on helping students overcome academic or personal challenges, work toward credit recovery, and ultimately fulfill the requirements necessary to earn their high school diploma.

The school emphasizes a student-centered approach, aiming to accommodate diverse learning styles and individual scheduling needs. Through its partnership with the broader Harrison school district, the institution provides the resources and guidance required for students to get back on track for graduation. By fostering a smaller, more focused academic community, Harrison Alternative Education empowers its students to persist in their studies and prepare for post-secondary opportunities, whether in the workforce or higher education.

For more information, contact Harrison Alternative Education at (989) 539-7417 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.