New School High

Charter School 51 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

New School High, located in Plymouth, Michigan, is a small, independent secondary school that emphasizes a project-based learning (PBL) curriculum. Unlike traditional high schools, New School High prioritizes individualized education, aiming to cultivate critical thinking, collaboration, and personal responsibility. The school’s philosophy centers on the idea that students learn best when they are deeply engaged in real-world problems and projects that connect academic content to their own interests and community goals.

The school is defined by its intimate atmosphere and a personalized approach to mentorship. By maintaining small class sizes and a low student-to-teacher ratio, the faculty acts more as facilitators and advisors than traditional lecturers, guiding students through a self-directed, inquiry-based academic journey. This environment is designed to foster a strong sense of community and social-emotional growth, preparing students not just for college, but for the adaptability and complex problem-solving skills required in the modern workforce.

Total Students

5.9

Full-Time Teachers

8.7

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for New School High
Demographic	Student Count
White	45
Black	5
American Indian	1

White
45 (88.2 %)
Black
5 (9.8 %)
American Indian
1 (2.0 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	High School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Charter School
Virtual Instruction:	N/A
Shared Time Status:	N/A
District:	New School High
Phone:	(734)386-6601
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	51
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	5.9
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	8.7
NSLP Participation:¹	N/A
Qualified Free Lunch:	N/A
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	N/A

* 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 8

Grade 10 14

Grade 11 15

Grade 12 14