Dexter Alternative School

16 Students

Other Pre-K - 12th

School Overview

Dexter Alternative School, located at 7714 Ann Arbor St in Dexter, Michigan, functions as a specialized educational component of the Dexter Community Schools district. It is designed to provide a flexible and supportive learning environment for students who may not thrive in a traditional classroom setting. By offering a smaller, more personalized atmosphere, the school focuses on meeting the diverse academic, social, and emotional needs of its students to ensure they remain on the path toward graduation and future success.

The curriculum and approach at the alternative school emphasize credit recovery, individualized pacing, and a commitment to helping students overcome barriers to their education. By maintaining close ties with the broader Dexter Community Schools district, the alternative program leverages district resources while fostering a close-knit community where students can receive more targeted mentorship and instruction. Those interested in learning more about the school’s specific programs, enrollment procedures, or academic philosophy can visit their website at [dexterschools.org](http://dexterschools.org).

Total Students

1.9

Full-Time Teachers

8.5

Student/Teacher Ratio

18.8%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Dexter Alternative School
Demographic	Student Count
White	14
Hispanic	2

White
14 (87.5 %)
Hispanic
2 (12.5 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Other
School Type:	Alternative School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	Supplemental Virtual
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Dexter Community School District
Phone:	(734)424-4100
Website:	http://dexterschools.org
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 12th
Total Students:	16
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	1.9
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	8.5
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	2
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 11 6

Grade 12 10