CharEm Alternative Schools

20 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

The CharEm Alternative Schools, located at 321 Park in Boyne City, Michigan, operate under the jurisdiction of the Charlevoix-Emmet Intermediate School District (Char-Em ISD). These programs are specifically designed to serve students who may struggle in a traditional high school environment. By offering a smaller, more personalized setting, the school provides an educational path for students who need flexible scheduling, credit recovery options, or a different academic structure to successfully earn their high school diploma.

The focus of the facility is on student-centered learning, fostering a supportive atmosphere where educators can address the unique social, emotional, and academic needs of each individual. Through a combination of traditional coursework and alternative instructional methods, CharEm Alternative Schools aim to re-engage students who have fallen behind or who find the standard classroom model incompatible with their learning styles. Ultimately, the school serves as a vital bridge, helping students overcome obstacles and reach graduation by prioritizing persistence, individualized support, and community-based resources.

Total Students

2.0

Full-Time Teachers

10.0

Student/Teacher Ratio

75.0%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for CharEm Alternative Schools
Demographic	Student Count
White	14
Hispanic	1
Two or More	2
American Indian	3

White
14 (70.0 %)
American Indian
3 (15.0 %)
Two or More
2 (10.0 %)
Hispanic
1 (5.0 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	High School
School Type:	Alternative School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Charlevoix-Emmet ISD
Phone:	(231)547-9947
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	20
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	2.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	10.0
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	14
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	1

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Grade 9 2

Grade 10 2

Grade 11 6

Grade 12 10