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#1260 of 3,192 schools in MI
Top 39% in state
Chesaning Union Schools Alternative Education
High School · Chesaning Union Schools · Chesaning, MI
A high school in Chesaning, MI where students score 6 points above what's typical for similar communities.
850 NORTH 4TH ST, Chesaning, MI 48616
- Math 25% proficient (2021)
- Reading 25% proficient (2021)
- <50% 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at Chesaning Union Schools Alternative Education score 25% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 19%).
2021 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. MI average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency has held near 25% across the 6-year record (2016–2021).
Show all 4 years by subject
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 25% (multi-year average, 2016-2021) · reading/ELA 25% (multi-year average, 2016-2021)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 8 test records from MI state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
90%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
A clear 1–10 score built from public data — growth, academics, and learning environment. No hidden criteria, no pay-to-play.
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Where Chesaning Union Schools Alternative Education 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 23Car-Dependent
- Bike 48Somewhat Bikeable
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Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$67,801
Median home value
$153,400
Median rent
$744/mo
College educated
13.8%
Homeownership
83.3%
Poverty rate
10.3%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 48616; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
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Nearby same-level schools
1 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chesaning Union High SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 6.9 | 9–12 | 0.0 mi | 394 | 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.
Chesaning Union Schools
- Schools in district
- 4
- Rank in district
- #3 of 4
- District spending per student
- $13,353NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 13.0%Census SAIPE · 2024
Chesaning Union Schools Alternative Education is listed in Chesaning Union Schools; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Chesaning Union Schools Alternative Education
Chesaning Union Schools Alternative Education is a public high school in Chesaning, MI, part of Chesaning Union Schools, serving approximately 30 students in grades 9th-12th with a 15:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.7 out of 10 and ranks #1,260 of 3,192 schools in MI. State assessment records show 25% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2016-2021) and 25% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2016-2021).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Chesaning Union Schools Alternative Education
What grades does Chesaning Union Schools Alternative Education serve?
Chesaning Union Schools Alternative Education serves students in grades 9th through 12th.
How many students attend Chesaning Union Schools Alternative Education?
Chesaning Union Schools Alternative Education has an enrollment of approximately 30 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Chesaning Union Schools Alternative Education?
The student-teacher ratio at Chesaning Union Schools Alternative Education is 15:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Chesaning Union Schools Alternative Education rank in MI?
Chesaning Union Schools Alternative Education ranks #1,260 of 3,192 schools in MI.
What is Chesaning Union Schools Alternative Education's MySchoolScout rating?
Chesaning Union Schools Alternative Education has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.7 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 Chesaning Union Schools Alternative Education?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Chesaning Union Schools Alternative Education has 25% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2016-2021) and 25% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2016-2021).
Is Chesaning Union Schools Alternative Education a charter school?
No, Chesaning Union Schools Alternative Education is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Chesaning Union Schools Alternative Education a Title I school?
No, Chesaning Union Schools Alternative Education is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Chesaning Union Schools Alternative Education?
90.0% of students at Chesaning Union Schools 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
- 9th – 12th
- Enrollment
- 30
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 15:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 2
- Type
- alternative
- Setting
- Distant Rural
- County
- Saginaw County
- Phone
- (989) 845-2040
- 4-Year Graduation
- <50%
- Area population (ZIP 48616)
- 7,702
- Area average commute
- 25.9 min
- Area median age
- 43.6
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 48616; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2016-2021; directory SY 2023–24
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