Invest Roosevelt Alternative High School

Hazel Park School District of the City of

24131 S Chrysler Dr
Hazel Park, MI 48030

304 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

Invest Roosevelt Alternative High School, located in Hazel Park, Michigan, serves as a specialized educational environment designed to support students who may not thrive in a traditional high school setting. As an alternative institution, the school focuses on providing a flexible and supportive atmosphere that addresses the unique academic, social, and emotional needs of its student body. By offering a smaller learning community, the school aims to help students overcome barriers to graduation and pursue their educational goals through personalized instruction and increased faculty engagement.

The school is committed to helping students earn their high school diplomas while fostering a sense of personal responsibility and long-term success. Beyond core academics, Invest Roosevelt often emphasizes credit recovery programs, vocational guidance, and a supportive culture that prioritizes student well-being. By maintaining a focus on individual growth and practical life skills, the school serves as a vital resource for the Hazel Park community, ensuring that all students have a viable pathway to academic achievement and future career readiness.

304

Total Students

2.3

Full-Time Teachers

131.0

Student/Teacher Ratio

82.9%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Invest Roosevelt Alternative High School
Demographic	Student Count
White	286
Black	18

White
286 (94.1 %)
Black
18 (5.9 %)

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:	Hazel Park School District of the City of
Phone:	(248)658-5200
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	304
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	2.3
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	131.0
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	250
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 9 69

Grade 10 76

Grade 11 68

Grade 12 91