Ackerson Lake Community Education

www.napoleonschools.org

104 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

Ackerson Lake Community Education, located in Jackson, Michigan, operates as a specialized branch of the Napoleon Community Schools district. The institution is designed to serve non-traditional students, offering an alternative educational path for those who may not thrive in a conventional high school environment. By providing a flexible and supportive atmosphere, the program focuses on helping students overcome academic hurdles and complete the requirements necessary to earn their high school diploma.

The school emphasizes a personalized approach to learning, catering to the individual pace and unique circumstances of its student body. By integrating community-based resources with a structured academic curriculum, Ackerson Lake aims to empower students to achieve their educational goals and prepare for future career or collegiate opportunities. Its connection to the broader Napoleon school system ensures that students have access to essential educational standards while benefiting from a smaller, more focused setting.

104

Total Students

1.9

Full-Time Teachers

56.2

Student/Teacher Ratio

59.6%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Ackerson Lake Community Education
Demographic	Student Count
White	98
Hispanic	1
Black	1
Two or More	4

White
98 (94.2 %)
Two or More
4 (3.8 %)
Hispanic
1 (1.0 %)
Black
1 (1.0 %)

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:	Napoleon Community Schools
Phone:	(517)905-5712
Website:	http://www.napoleonschools.org
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	104
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	1.9
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	56.2
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	59
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 18

Grade 10 19

Grade 11 31

Grade 12 36