Phoenix Alternative High School

38 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

Phoenix Alternative High School, located in Powers, Michigan, operates under the Northern Michigan Christian Schools (NMCS) umbrella. As an alternative educational setting, the school is designed to provide a flexible and supportive environment for students who may struggle with the traditional high school model. By offering a personalized approach to learning, the institution focuses on helping students overcome academic or personal obstacles to meet their graduation requirements and successfully earn their diplomas.

The school emphasizes a close-knit community atmosphere, leveraging the resources and mission of the broader NMCS system to provide academic instruction grounded in Christian values. By maintaining smaller class sizes and tailored curriculum paths, Phoenix Alternative High School aims to foster student confidence, accountability, and long-term academic success, ensuring that every learner has a viable pathway toward their future goals.

Total Students

3.4

Full-Time Teachers

11.2

Student/Teacher Ratio

76.3%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Phoenix Alternative High School
Demographic	Student Count
White	31
Black	1
American Indian	6

White
31 (81.6 %)
American Indian
6 (15.8 %)
Black
1 (2.6 %)

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:	Carney-Nadeau Public Schools
Phone:	(906)497-5282
Website:	http://nmcschools.org
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	38
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	3.4
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	11.2
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	28
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	1

* 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 3

Grade 10 15

Grade 11 2

Grade 12 18