Gladwin Community Alternative HS

24 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

Gladwin Community Alternative High School, located at 3982 W M-61 in Gladwin, Michigan, serves as a specialized educational setting within the Gladwin Community Schools district. The institution is designed to provide an alternative learning environment for students who may benefit from a non-traditional approach to high school. By offering a smaller, more focused setting, the school aims to support students in overcoming academic or personal obstacles, ultimately guiding them toward meeting state graduation requirements and earning their diplomas.

The program emphasizes flexibility and personalized attention, catering to students who may struggle in a conventional classroom structure. Through a curriculum tailored to individual needs, the school focuses on credit recovery and social-emotional growth, fostering a supportive community where students can regain academic momentum. By prioritizing a student-centered atmosphere, Gladwin Community Alternative High School plays a vital role in ensuring that all youth in the area have a viable pathway to success and future readiness.

Total Students

1.1

Full-Time Teachers

21.2

Student/Teacher Ratio

75.0%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Gladwin Community Alternative HS
Demographic	Student Count
White	23
Hispanic	1

White
23 (95.8 %)
Hispanic
1 (4.2 %)

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:	Gladwin Community Schools
Phone:	(989)426-7341
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	24
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	1.1
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	21.2
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	18
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 11 10

Grade 12 14