Westwood North Academy

www.westwoodschools.net

67 Students

High School 7th - 12th

School Overview

Westwood Alternative Education High School North, located in Dearborn Heights, Michigan, operates as part of the Westwood Community School District. The school is specifically designed to provide a flexible and supportive learning environment for students who may not thrive in a traditional classroom setting. By offering an alternative pathway to graduation, the school focuses on meeting the diverse academic and social-emotional needs of its student body, aiming to ensure that every student remains on track to earn their diploma.

The program at Westwood Alternative is structured to provide personalized attention, often featuring smaller class sizes and a curriculum tailored to help students overcome barriers to academic success. Whether students are looking to recover credits, manage unique scheduling needs, or work in a more individualized pace, the school provides the necessary resources and guidance to help them succeed. By fostering a close-knit school community, the institution works to empower students to build the skills and confidence required for life after high school.

Total Students

3.4

Full-Time Teachers

19.7

Student/Teacher Ratio

77.6%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Westwood North Academy
Demographic	Student Count
White	9
Black	58

Black
58 (86.6 %)
White
9 (13.4 %)

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:	Westwood Community School District
Phone:	(313)565-0400
Website:	http://www.westwoodschools.net
Grade Range:	7th - 12th
Total Students:	67
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	3.4
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	19.7
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	49
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	3

* 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 34

Grade 10 19

Grade 11 13

Grade 12 1