Very Good
#436 of 3,192 schools in MI
Top 14% in state
Charem Alternative Schools
High School · Charlevoix-emmet ISD · Charlevoix, MI
A Charlevoix-emmet ISD high school where students score 8 points below what's typical for similar communities.
8568 MERCER RD, Charlevoix, MI 49720
- Math 25% proficient (2019)
- Reading 25% proficient (2019)
Academics
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Students at Charem Alternative Schools score 25% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 33%).
Component weights adjusted due to data availability.
2019 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. MI average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency has held near 25% across the 4-year record (2016–2019).
Show all 4 years by subject
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 25% (multi-year average, 2016-2019) · reading/ELA 25% (multi-year average, 2016-2019)
Based on 8 test records from MI state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
66.7%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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Where Charem Alternative Schools 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 80Very Walkable
- Bike 42Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High1,662/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Charlevoix), 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
$76,127
Median home value
$265,100
Median rent
$985/mo
College educated
38%
Homeownership
79.2%
Poverty rate
10.6%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 49720; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Petoskey High SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 7.9 | 9–12 | 0.9 mi | 861 | Compare → |
| St Michael AcademyPrivate · tuition | Not rated | 8–12 | 1.4 mi | 29 | Compare → |
| Concord Academy PetoskeyCharter · enrollment unverified | 6.7 | K–12 | 2.0 mi | 144 | Compare → |
| Harbor Springs High SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 8.2 | 9–12 | 4.2 mi | 231 | 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.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.
Charlevoix-emmet ISD
- Schools in district
- 2
- Rank in district
- #1 of 2
- District spending per student
- $244,104NCES 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.
Charem Alternative Schools is listed in Charlevoix-Emmet ISD; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Charem Alternative Schools
Charem Alternative Schools is a public high school in Charlevoix, MI, part of Charlevoix-emmet ISD, serving approximately 30 students in grades 9th-12th. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.9 out of 10 and ranks #436 of 3,192 schools in MI. State assessment records show 25% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2016-2019) and 25% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2016-2019).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Charem Alternative Schools
What grades does Charem Alternative Schools serve?
Charem Alternative Schools serves students in grades 9th through 12th.
How many students attend Charem Alternative Schools?
Charem Alternative Schools has an enrollment of approximately 30 students.
How does Charem Alternative Schools rank in MI?
Charem Alternative Schools ranks #436 of 3,192 schools in MI.
What is Charem Alternative Schools's MySchoolScout rating?
Charem Alternative Schools has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.9 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 Charem Alternative Schools?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Charem Alternative Schools has 25% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2016-2019) and 25% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2016-2019).
Is Charem Alternative Schools a charter school?
No, Charem Alternative Schools is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Charem Alternative Schools a Title I school?
No, Charem Alternative Schools is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Charem Alternative Schools?
66.7% of students at Charem Alternative Schools 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
- 9th – 12th
- Enrollment
- 30
- Type
- alternative
- Setting
- Remote Town
- County
- Emmet County
- Phone
- (231) 547-9947
- Area population (ZIP 49720)
- 9,113
- Area average commute
- 18.6 min
- Area median age
- 52.5
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.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- 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 · 2019 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2019 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 · 2019 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2019 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 49720; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2016-2019; directory SY 2023–24
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