Farwell Timberland Alternative High School

School Overview
Farwell Timberland Alternative High School, located in Farwell, Michigan, is an educational institution dedicated to serving students who may benefit from a non-traditional approach to learning. As part of the Farwell Area Schools district, the program is designed to provide a supportive and flexible environment for students who are seeking an alternative path to earning their high school diploma. By offering smaller class sizes and a curriculum tailored to individual needs, the school aims to help students overcome academic or personal challenges, improve attendance, and ultimately succeed in meeting state graduation requirements.

The school emphasizes a student-centered atmosphere that prioritizes personalized instruction and social-emotional support. By fostering a closer connection between faculty and students, Timberland Alternative High School seeks to re-engage learners who may have struggled in a traditional comprehensive high school setting. Through its commitment to individualized academic pathways, the school plays a vital role in the Farwell community by ensuring that all students have the tools, guidance, and opportunity to reach their potential and prepare for their post-secondary futures.
44
Total Students
0.8
Full-Time Teachers
55.0
Student/Teacher Ratio
68.2%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Farwell Timberland Alternative High School
Demographic Student Count
White42
Hispanic1
Two or More1
  • White
    42 (95.5 %)
  • Hispanic
    1 (2.3 %)
  • Two or More
    1 (2.3 %)
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: Farwell Area Schools
Phone: (989)588-7219
Website: http://www.farwellschools.net
Grade Range: 8th - 12th
Total Students: 44
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 0.8
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 55.0
NSLP Participation:1 Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch: 29
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 1
Grades Taught
Grade 9 6
Grade 10 12
Grade 11 13
Grade 12 13

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Farwell Timberland Alternative High School
Grade Student Count
Grade 96
Grade 1012
Grade 1113
Grade 1213
Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Farwell Timberland Alternative High School
Gender Student Count Percentage
Female2147.7%
Male2352.3%