Cadillac Innovation High School

152 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

Cadillac Innovation High School, located on Granite Street in Cadillac, Michigan, serves as an alternative educational setting within the Cadillac Area Public Schools district. The school is specifically designed to support students who may benefit from a non-traditional learning environment, offering a flexible, personalized approach to education that helps them stay on track toward earning their high school diploma. By focusing on smaller class sizes and individualized attention, the program aims to foster a supportive community where students can overcome academic or personal challenges at their own pace.

The school’s curriculum is integrated into the broader "VikingNet" district framework, ensuring that students have access to essential educational resources and support systems while benefiting from the Innovation High School's specialized atmosphere. Through its commitment to student-centered learning, the school provides a vital pathway for those seeking a different academic experience, ultimately empowering them to meet graduation requirements and prepare for future success beyond the classroom.

152

Total Students

5.0

Full-Time Teachers

30.4

Student/Teacher Ratio

77.0%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Cadillac Innovation High School
Demographic	Student Count
White	137
Hispanic	5
Black	3
Asian	1
Two or More	5
Pacific Islander	1

White
137 (90.1 %)
Hispanic
5 (3.3 %)
Two or More
5 (3.3 %)
Black
3 (2.0 %)
Asian
1 (0.7 %)
Pacific Islander
1 (0.7 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	High School
School Type:	Alternative School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	Supplemental Virtual
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Cadillac Area Public Schools
Phone:	(231)876-5900
Website:	http://cadillacschools.org
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	152
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	5.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	30.4
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	104
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	13

* 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 38

Grade 10 40

Grade 11 52

Grade 12 22