KALKASKA ALTERNATIVE PROGRAM
Kalkaska Alternative Program is a public high school that is part of the Kalkaska Public Schools school district, located in Kalkaska, MI with about 35 students offering grade levels from 9th Grade to 12th Grade. With about 3 teachers, Kalkaska Alternative Program has a student/teacher ratio of about 11:1. 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.
The Kalkaska Alternative Program, located at 109 N. Birch Street in Kalkaska, Michigan, serves as a specialized educational division within the Kalkaska Public Schools district. Designed to support students who may not thrive in a traditional classroom setting, the program provides a flexible, student-centered environment aimed at helping individuals overcome academic or personal obstacles. By offering alternative pathways to graduation, the school focuses on re-engaging students and ensuring they have the necessary resources to earn their high school diplomas and prepare for post-secondary success.
The program emphasizes a supportive and personalized approach, allowing students to work at their own pace while receiving individualized attention from staff. Through its connection to the broader district, the school maintains the academic standards of Kalkaska Public Schools while tailoring its curriculum to meet the unique needs of its student body. For families or students interested in learning more about enrollment, curriculum options, or the specific services offered, additional information can be found on the district’s website at [http://www.kpschools.com](http://www.kpschools.com).
For more information, contact Kalkaska Alternative Program at (231) 258-5140 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
Kalkaska, MI 49646-8343
(231) 258-5140
http://www.kpschools.com
KALKASKA ALTERNATIVE PROGRAM is a public school in Kalkaska, MI with about 35 enrolled students. See other public high schools in Michigan
School Details
- Level:
-
High School
(Alternative Education School)
- Charter School:*
- No
- District:
- Kalkaska Public Schools
- Total Students:
- 35
- Teachers:
- 3.16
- 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:
- Supplemental 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 35 students
The primary ethnicity of students attending KALKASKA ALTERNATIVE PROGRAM is predominantly White, representing about 100% of the student body.
- White
- 100.0%
- Female
- 45.7%
- Male
- 54.3%
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.