Asher School

www.southgateadulted.org

337 Students

High School 6th - 12th

School Overview

Asher School, located at 14101 Leroy St. in Southgate, Michigan, serves as a specialized educational facility focused primarily on adult education and alternative learning pathways. Operated under the Southgate Community School District, the institution is dedicated to providing students with the resources necessary to complete their high school education or acquire essential skills for personal and professional advancement. By offering a supportive environment, the school caters to individuals who may have faced obstacles in traditional classroom settings or those looking to return to school to earn their diploma or GED.

The school’s mission is centered on accessibility and flexibility, ensuring that learners have a clear roadmap to academic success. Through its adult education programs, Asher School emphasizes the importance of lifelong learning, providing both academic instruction and guidance to help students transition into the workforce or higher education. Its commitment to the Southgate community is reflected in its structured approach to fostering student growth, resilience, and the attainment of state-recognized educational credentials.

337

Total Students

10.3

Full-Time Teachers

32.7

Student/Teacher Ratio

102.7%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Asher School
Demographic	Student Count
White	245
Hispanic	46
Black	43
Asian	1
American Indian	2

White
245 (72.7 %)
Hispanic
46 (13.6 %)
Black
43 (12.8 %)
American Indian
2 (0.6 %)
Asian
1 (0.3 %)

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:	Southgate Community School District
Phone:	(734)246-4633
Website:	http://www.southgateadulted.org
Grade Range:	6th - 12th
Total Students:	337
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	10.3
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	32.7
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	340
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 58

Grade 10 72

Grade 11 83

Grade 12 124