Hartford Alternative Education

www.hpsmi.org

98 Students

High School 6th - 12th

School Overview

Hartford Alternative Education, located at 115 School Street in Hartford, Michigan, operates as a specialized component of the Hartford Public Schools district. The program is designed to support students who may benefit from a non-traditional learning environment, offering a flexible academic path for those who require personalized attention or a different setting to succeed. By providing an alternative to the standard high school experience, the school aims to help students overcome barriers to education and stay on track toward earning their high school diploma.

The program emphasizes student success through tailored instruction and a supportive community atmosphere. By focusing on credit recovery and individual learning goals, Hartford Alternative Education works to ensure that students remain engaged with their studies while preparing for life after graduation. Those interested in learning more about their curriculum, enrollment process, or specific support services can visit the official district website at [hpsmi.org](http://hpsmi.org).

Total Students

1.0

Full-Time Teachers

98.0

Student/Teacher Ratio

111.2%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Hartford Alternative Education
Demographic	Student Count
White	51
Hispanic	36
Black	3
Two or More	8

White
51 (52.0 %)
Hispanic
36 (36.7 %)
Two or More
8 (8.2 %)
Black
3 (3.1 %)

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:	Hartford Public Schools
Phone:	(269)621-7143
Website:	http://www.hpsmi.org
Grade Range:	6th - 12th
Total Students:	98
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	1.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	98.0
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	100
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	9

* 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 17

Grade 10 45

Grade 11 26

Grade 12 10