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Algonac Alternative Education
High School · Algonac Community School District · Clay, MI
An Algonac Community School District high school serving grades 7th – 12th.
9541 PHELPS RD, Clay, MI 48001
Academics
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2017 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. MI average.
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Where Algonac Alternative Education sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 21Car-Dependent
- Bike 34Somewhat Bikeable
- County Safety: Average366/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · county context, not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. A newer release may be available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$64,538
Median home value
$250,000
Median rent
$921/mo
College educated
17.9%
Homeownership
83.6%
Poverty rate
11.8%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 48001; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
1 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Algonac Juniorsenior High SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 7.4 | 7–12 | 0.1 mi | 671 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Algonac Community School District
- Schools in district
- 4
- District spending per student
- $13,988NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 10.4%Census SAIPE · 2024
Algonac Alternative Education is listed in Algonac Community School District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Algonac Alternative Education
Algonac Alternative Education is a public high school in Clay, MI, part of Algonac Community School District, serving approximately 21 students in grades 7th-12th with a 21:1 student-teacher ratio. MySchoolScout does not publish a rating for this profile because there is not enough verified data to rate it fairly. State assessment records show 25% math proficiency (2017 EdFacts) and 25% reading/ELA proficiency (2017 EdFacts).
Based on limited data: 0% component coverage.
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Algonac Alternative Education
What grades does Algonac Alternative Education serve?
Algonac Alternative Education serves students in grades 7th through 12th.
How many students attend Algonac Alternative Education?
Algonac Alternative Education has an enrollment of approximately 21 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Algonac Alternative Education?
The student-teacher ratio at Algonac Alternative Education is 21:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
What are the test scores at Algonac Alternative Education?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Algonac Alternative Education has 25% math proficiency (2017 EdFacts) and 25% reading/ELA proficiency (2017 EdFacts).
Is Algonac Alternative Education a charter school?
No, Algonac Alternative Education is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Algonac Alternative Education a Title I school?
No, Algonac Alternative Education is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Algonac Alternative Education?
76.2% of students at Algonac Alternative Education qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- 7th – 12th
- Enrollment
- 21
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 21:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 1
- Free/Reduced Lunch
- 76.2%
- Type
- alternative
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- St. Clair County
- Phone
- (810) 794-4911
- 4-Year Graduation
- <50%
- Area population (ZIP 48001)
- 11,502
- Area average commute
- 35.6 min
- Area median age
- 52
Official sources & links
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2017 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2017 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2017 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2017 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 48001; this does not measure the attendance area.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating not displayed; assessments 2017 EdFacts; directory SY 2023–24
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