Fruitport Alternative High School

www.fruitportschools.net

17 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

Fruitport Alternative High School, located on Pontaluna Road in Fruitport, Michigan, serves as a specialized educational environment within the Fruitport Community Schools district. Designed to meet the needs of students who may not thrive in a traditional classroom setting, the school provides a flexible and supportive atmosphere. Its primary mission is to offer personalized pathways to graduation, ensuring that students have the academic support and resources necessary to overcome barriers and earn their high school diplomas.

The school emphasizes a student-centered approach, focusing on credit recovery, individual pacing, and smaller class sizes that foster stronger relationships between students and staff. By offering an alternative setting, the institution aims to keep at-risk students engaged in their education, helping them develop the skills and confidence required for post-secondary success, whether that includes vocational training, military service, or higher education. For more information regarding their specific programs or enrollment, visitors can reach out to the school directly or explore their official website via the Fruitport Community Schools portal.

Total Students

1.2

Full-Time Teachers

14.2

Student/Teacher Ratio

41.2%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Fruitport Alternative High School
Demographic	Student Count
White	12
Hispanic	2
Two or More	1
American Indian	2

White
12 (70.6 %)
Hispanic
2 (11.8 %)
American Indian
2 (11.8 %)
Two or More
1 (5.9 %)

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:	Fruitport Community Schools
Phone:	(231)865-3101
Website:	http://www.fruitportschools.net
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	17
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	1.2
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	14.2
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	5
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	2

* 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 10 6

Grade 11 7

Grade 12 4