ADVANTAGE ALTERNATIVE PROGRAM

Advantage Alternative Program is a Title I public school that is part of the Hazel Park School District of the City of school district, located in HAZEL PARK, MI with about 170 students offering grade levels from Kindergarten to 12th Grade. A Title I school provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families. Its purpose is to provide all children significant opportunity to receive a fair, equitable, and high-quality education. With about 8 teachers, Advantage Alternative Program has a student/teacher ratio of about 21:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.

The Advantage Alternative Program, located within the Hazel Park School District in Michigan, serves as a specialized educational environment designed for students who may benefit from a non-traditional approach to learning. By offering a different setting than the conventional high school experience, the program focuses on providing flexible pathways to graduation, allowing students to overcome academic or personal obstacles in a more supportive and individualized atmosphere.

The program emphasizes credit recovery and personalized instruction, aiming to help students who have fallen behind or who struggle with the structure of a standard classroom setting. By leveraging the resources of the Hazel Park school system, the Advantage Alternative Program seeks to improve student retention and engagement, ensuring that participants remain on track to earn their diplomas and develop the necessary skills for post-secondary success. For those interested in enrollment or specific curriculum details, the district’s website serves as the primary resource for program information.

For more information, contact Advantage Alternative Program at (248) 658-5280 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.