Unity Alternative School

www.lowellschools.com

18 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

Unity Alternative School, located at 300 High St in Lowell, Michigan, operates as a specialized educational program within the Lowell Area Schools district. Designed to serve students who may benefit from an environment different from the traditional comprehensive high school setting, the school focuses on providing personalized instruction and flexible pathways to graduation. By maintaining a smaller learning community, Unity aims to support students in overcoming academic or personal hurdles, ensuring they remain on track to earn their high school diplomas.

The school emphasizes a supportive, student-centered culture that prioritizes individual growth and credit recovery. By leveraging the resources of the Lowell school district while offering a more tailored, small-group approach, Unity Alternative School helps students develop the necessary skills and confidence to succeed academically. Those interested in learning more about the specific curriculum, enrollment criteria, or the school’s unique mission can find additional details on the official district website at http://www.lowell.k12.mi.us.

Total Students

1.0

Full-Time Teachers

18.0

Student/Teacher Ratio

44.4%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Unity Alternative School
Demographic	Student Count
White	13
Hispanic	2
Asian	1
Two or More	2

White
13 (72.2 %)
Hispanic
2 (11.1 %)
Two or More
2 (11.1 %)
Asian
1 (5.6 %)

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:	Lowell Area Schools
Phone:	(616)987-2550
Website:	http://www.lowellschools.com
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	18
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	1.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	18.0
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	8
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	0

* 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 10 1

Grade 11 6

Grade 12 11