Davison Alternative Education

www.davisonschools.org

131 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

Davison Alternative Education, located at 1250 North Oak Road in Davison, Michigan, serves as a specialized component of the Davison Community Schools district. The program is designed to provide a flexible and supportive learning environment for students who may struggle with the traditional high school model. By offering an alternative pathway to graduation, the school focuses on meeting the unique academic, social, and emotional needs of its students, ensuring they remain on track to earn their diplomas in a setting tailored to their specific circumstances.

The school emphasizes a smaller, more personalized educational approach, allowing for closer interaction between students and faculty. By leveraging the resources of the larger Davison school district, Davison Alternative Education helps students overcome obstacles to their learning, build self-confidence, and develop a clear plan for post-secondary success. Whether students are seeking credit recovery or a different classroom atmosphere, the institution remains committed to the district’s mission of preparing all learners for the challenges and opportunities of the future.

131

Total Students

19.2

Full-Time Teachers

6.8

Student/Teacher Ratio

80.9%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Davison Alternative Education
Demographic	Student Count
White	96
Hispanic	9
Black	17
Two or More	8
American Indian	1

White
96 (73.3 %)
Black
17 (13.0 %)
Hispanic
9 (6.9 %)
Two or More
8 (6.1 %)
American Indian
1 (0.8 %)

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:	Davison Community Schools
Phone:	(810)591-1022
Website:	http://www.davisonschools.org
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	131
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	19.2
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	6.8
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	96
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	10

* 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 23

Grade 10 39

Grade 11 46

Grade 12 23