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#1805 of 3,192 schools in MI
Casman Alternative Academy
High School · Casman Alternative Academy · Manistee, MI
A charter high school in Manistee, MI where students score 13 points above what's typical for similar communities.
225 9TH ST, Manistee, MI 49660
- Math 25% proficient (2021)
- Reading 25% proficient (2021)
- 44.5% 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at Casman Alternative Academy score 25% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 12%).
2021 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. MI average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 15 points across the 13-year record (2009–2021) and has held near 25% recently.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 19% (multi-year average, 2009-2021) · reading/ELA 28% (multi-year average, 2009-2021)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 26 test records from MI state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
100%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Casman Alternative Academy sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 49Car-Dependent
- Bike 55Bikeable
- City Safety: High1,624/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Manistee), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$62,211
Median home value
$170,500
Median rent
$787/mo
College educated
24.4%
Homeownership
82.6%
Poverty rate
10.3%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 49660; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
3 from a 5-mile search
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Michigan Great Lakes Virtual AcademyCharter · enrollment unverified | 6.3 | PK–12 | 0.8 mi | 3,517 | Compare → |
| Manistee Middle High SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 6.4 | 6–12 | 1.1 mi | 669 | Compare → |
| Manistee ISD Center ProgramsEnrollment path unverified | 5.8 | PK–12 | 2.6 mi | 44 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Casman Alternative Academy
- Schools in district
- 1
- Rank in district
- #1 of 1
- District spending per student
- $11,365NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- The source release did not match this district identifier.
Casman Alternative Academy is listed in Casman Alternative Academy; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Casman Alternative Academy
Casman Alternative Academy is a public high school in Manistee, MI, part of Casman Alternative Academy, serving approximately 64 students in grades 7th-12th with a 12.8:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.0 out of 10 and ranks #1,805 of 3,192 schools in MI. State assessment records show 19% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 28% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Casman Alternative Academy
What grades does Casman Alternative Academy serve?
Casman Alternative Academy serves students in grades 7th through 12th.
How many students attend Casman Alternative Academy?
Casman Alternative Academy has an enrollment of approximately 64 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Casman Alternative Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at Casman Alternative Academy is 12.8:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Casman Alternative Academy rank in MI?
Casman Alternative Academy ranks #1,805 of 3,192 schools in MI.
What is Casman Alternative Academy's MySchoolScout rating?
Casman Alternative Academy has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.0 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Casman Alternative Academy?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Casman Alternative Academy has 19% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 28% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021).
Is Casman Alternative Academy a charter school?
Yes, Casman Alternative Academy is a charter school. Charter schools are publicly funded but independently operated, often with more flexibility in curriculum and teaching methods.
Is Casman Alternative Academy a Title I school?
No, Casman Alternative Academy is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Casman Alternative Academy?
100.0% of students at Casman Alternative Academy 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
- 64
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 12.8:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 5
- Type
- alternative
- Setting
- Remote Town
- County
- Manistee County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 78.1%
- Phone
- (231) 723-4981
- 4-Year Graduation
- 44.5%
- Area population (ZIP 49660)
- 14,501
- Area average commute
- 17.4 min
- Area median age
- 49.8
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.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2021 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2021 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 · 2021 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2021 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.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- 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 49660; 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 mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2021; directory SY 2023–24
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