Columbia Alternative Education

88 Students

High School 6th - 12th

School Overview

Columbia Alternative Education, located in Clarklake, Michigan, serves as a specialized branch of the Columbia School District designed to provide a flexible and supportive learning environment for students who may not thrive in a traditional classroom setting. The program focuses on credit recovery, personalized academic pacing, and student-centered instruction, aiming to help students overcome barriers to graduation and successfully earn their high school diplomas.

By prioritizing smaller class sizes and individualized attention, the school creates a nurturing atmosphere that emphasizes both academic achievement and personal growth. Whether students are seeking a different instructional style, looking to get back on track with their credit requirements, or requiring a more adaptable schedule, Columbia Alternative Education offers a tailored approach to ensure every student is prepared for post-secondary success or career readiness.

Total Students

3.5

Full-Time Teachers

25.1

Student/Teacher Ratio

40.9%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Columbia Alternative Education
Demographic	Student Count
White	78
Hispanic	5
Black	1
Two or More	4

White
78 (88.6 %)
Hispanic
5 (5.7 %)
Two or More
4 (4.5 %)
Black
1 (1.1 %)

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:	Columbia School District
Phone:	(517)529-9400
Website:	http://Columbiaschooldistrict.org
Grade Range:	6th - 12th
Total Students:	88
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	3.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	25.1
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	35
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 6 4

Grade 7 2

Grade 8 2

Grade 9 7

Grade 10 9

Grade 11 28

Grade 12 36