Phoenix Alternative High School

www.kalamazoo.k12.mi.us

219 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

Phoenix Alternative High School, located on Oakland Drive in Kalamazoo, Michigan, operates as part of the Kalamazoo Public Schools district. The school is specifically designed to provide a flexible and supportive educational environment for students who may struggle in a traditional high school setting. By offering an alternative pathway to graduation, the program focuses on meeting the diverse academic and social-emotional needs of its students, helping them overcome barriers to success and work toward earning their high school diplomas.

The school emphasizes a personalized approach to learning, often utilizing smaller class sizes and focused instruction to help students stay on track. Through the Kalamazoo Public Schools framework, Phoenix Alternative High School works to prepare its students for life after graduation, whether that involves pursuing post-secondary education, vocational training, or entering the workforce. It serves as a vital resource within the district for students seeking a more tailored educational experience that promotes both personal growth and academic achievement.

219

Total Students

10.4

Full-Time Teachers

21.1

Student/Teacher Ratio

78.1%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Phoenix Alternative High School
Demographic	Student Count
White	48
Hispanic	33
Black	109
Asian	6
Two or More	23

Black
109 (49.8 %)
White
48 (21.9 %)
Hispanic
33 (15.1 %)
Two or More
23 (10.5 %)
Asian
6 (2.7 %)

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:	Kalamazoo Public Schools
Phone:	(269)337-0760
Website:	http://www.kalamazoo.k12.mi.us
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	219
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	10.4
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	21.1
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	165
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	6

* 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 66

Grade 11 77

Grade 12 42