Algonac Alternative Education

www.algonac.k12.mi.us

18 Students

High School 7th - 12th

School Overview

Algonac Alternative Education, located in Clay, Michigan, functions as a specialized extension of the Algonac Community Schools district. Designed for students who may not thrive in a traditional classroom environment, the program provides a flexible, supportive, and personalized learning path. By focusing on individualized instruction, the school aims to help students overcome academic or personal obstacles, recover credits, and ultimately earn their high school diploma in a setting that caters to their unique needs and pacing.

The school emphasizes a structured yet inclusive atmosphere that prioritizes student engagement and academic accountability. By leveraging the resources of the larger district while maintaining a smaller, more focused campus, Algonac Alternative Education seeks to ensure that every student has access to the guidance and instruction necessary to succeed. For those interested in enrollment or specific program offerings, further information can be found on the official Algonac Community Schools website.

Total Students

1.0

Full-Time Teachers

18.0

Student/Teacher Ratio

61.1%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Algonac Alternative Education
Demographic	Student Count
White	18

White
18 (100.0 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	High School
School Type:	Alternative School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	Primarily virtual
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Algonac Community School District
Phone:	(810)794-4911
Website:	http://www.algonac.k12.mi.us
Grade Range:	7th - 12th
Total Students:	18
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	1.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	18.0
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	11
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	0

* 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 1

Grade 10 3

Grade 11 9

Grade 12 5