Escanaba Student Success Center

www.eskymos.com

86 Students

High School 8th - 12th

School Overview

The Escanaba Student Success Center, located in Escanaba, Michigan, operates as an alternative educational facility within the Escanaba Area Public Schools district. It is designed to serve students who may benefit from a non-traditional learning environment, offering a flexible approach to secondary education. By providing personalized support, the center focuses on helping students overcome academic or personal barriers to ensure they stay on track toward graduation and long-term success.

The facility functions as a key component of the broader district mission, emphasizing a supportive atmosphere that prioritizes individual student needs. Through its integration with the district’s "Eskymo" identity and resources, the center provides students with access to the curriculum and graduation pathways necessary to earn their diplomas. It serves as a vital bridge for students who require a more individualized pace or a specialized setting to thrive academically.

Total Students

1.5

Full-Time Teachers

57.3

Student/Teacher Ratio

91.9%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Escanaba Student Success Center
Demographic	Student Count
White	75
Two or More	1
American Indian	10

White
75 (87.2 %)
American Indian
10 (11.6 %)
Two or More
1 (1.2 %)

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:	Escanaba Area Public Schools
Phone:	(906)233-4985
Website:	http://www.eskymos.com
Grade Range:	8th - 12th
Total Students:	86
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	1.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	57.3
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	76
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	3

* 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 7

Grade 10 26

Grade 11 24

Grade 12 29