NORTHWEST ALTERNATIVE HIGH SCHOOL
Northwest Alternative High School is a public high school that is part of the Northwest Community Schools school district, located in Jackson, MI with about 91 students offering grade levels from 7th Grade to 12th Grade. With about 3 teachers, Northwest Alternative High School has a student/teacher ratio of about 30:1. 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.
Northwest Alternative High School, located in Jackson, Michigan, serves as a specialized educational environment within the Northwest Community Schools district. It is designed to provide a flexible and supportive pathway for students who may struggle in a traditional high school setting or who require an alternative approach to meet their academic goals. By offering a smaller, more personalized atmosphere, the school focuses on re-engaging students and helping them overcome barriers to graduation through individualized attention and a tailored curriculum.
The school emphasizes a structured yet adaptable learning experience that prioritizes credit recovery, social-emotional development, and career readiness. By maintaining a close connection with the broader Northwest school system, the alternative program ensures that its students have access to the resources and support necessary to earn their diplomas while preparing for post-secondary opportunities. Through its focus on student-centered instruction, Northwest Alternative High School remains committed to fostering an inclusive community where every student is encouraged to succeed at their own pace.
For more information, contact Northwest Alternative High School at (517) 817-4702 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
Jackson, MI 49201-7408
(517) 817-4702
http://nwschools.org
NORTHWEST ALTERNATIVE HIGH SCHOOL is a public school in Jackson, MI with about 91 enrolled students. See other public high schools in Michigan
School Details
- Level:
-
High School
(Alternative Education School)
- Charter School:*
- No
- District:
- Northwest Community Schools
- Total Students:
- 91
- Teachers:
- 3.75
- 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:
- 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 91 students
The primary ethnicity of students attending NORTHWEST ALTERNATIVE HIGH SCHOOL is predominantly White, representing about 80% of the student body.
- White
- 80.2%
- Two or more races
- 7.7%
- Hispanic/Latino
- 5.5%
- Black or African American
- 5.5%
- Asian
- 1.1%
- Female
- 40.7%
- Male
- 59.3%
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.