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Dexter Alternative School
School · Dexter Community School District
2704 BAKER RD, Dexter, MI 48130
Enrollment
18
Student-Teacher
18:1
Grades
Pre-K – 12th
Enrollment
18
Student-Teacher
18:1
Grades
Pre-K – 12th
Updated
2022-23
Updated 2022-23
About Dexter Alternative School
Dexter Alternative School is a public school in Dexter, MI, part of the Dexter Community School District. The school serves approximately 18 students in grades Pre-K – 12th with a student-teacher ratio of 18:1. Located in a neighborhood with a median household income of $131,875, where 67% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
The school is situated in a fringe town setting.
What Parents Should Know
With an enrollment of 18 students, Dexter Alternative School is a smaller school where families often find a close-knit community atmosphere. Smaller settings can mean more individual attention from teachers and staff, though they may offer fewer extracurricular options than larger schools.
School Profile
Limited Data- Grades
- Pre-K – 12th
- Enrollment
- 18 students
- Type
- Public
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 18:1
- Address
- 2704 BAKER RD, Dexter, MI 48130
- Website
- dexterschools.org
- Phone
- (734) 424-4100
- Data Year
- SY 2022-23
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Test Scores
Test score data not yet available for this school.
Funding & Resources
Location
2704 BAKER RD, Dexter, MI 48130
Nearby Alternatives
Families considering Dexter Alternative School may also want to explore other schools in the area. Skyline High School (rated 9.6/10, 5.8 miles away, in nearby Ann Arbor). Another option is High Point School (rated 9.1/10, 6.5 miles away, in nearby Ann Arbor). Additionally, DAYCROFT SCHOOL (rated 8.8/10, 3.1 miles away, in nearby Ann Arbor). For more schools in Dexter, see our Dexter schools guide .
Nearby Schools
20 within 6.3 mi| School | Distance | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| Creekside Intermediate School Dexter | 0.1 mi | 7.0 |
| Wylie Elementary School Dexter | 0.2 mi | 7.0 |
| Dexter Early Elementary Complex Dexter | 0.3 mi | 7.6 |
| Mill Creek Middle School Dexter | 0.4 mi | 6.6 |
| Dexter High School Dexter | 0.7 mi | 8.7 |
| DAYCROFT SCHOOL Ann Arbor | 3.1 mi | 8.8 |
| CHRISTIAN MONTESSORI SCHOOL OF ANN ARBOR Ann Arbor | 4.0 mi | 7.9 |
| EMERSON SCHOOL Ann Arbor | 5.8 mi | 8.0 |
| Abbot School Ann Arbor | 5.7 mi | 5.2 |
| Lakewood Elementary School Ann Arbor | 6.1 mi | 5.4 |
| Skyline High School Ann Arbor | 5.8 mi | 9.6 |
| Honey Creek Community School Ann Arbor | 6.5 mi | 8.0 |
| High Point School Ann Arbor | 6.5 mi | 9.1 |
| Young Adult Programs Ann Arbor | 6.5 mi | — |
| LocalBased SpecEd Programs Ann Arbor | 6.5 mi | — |
| Washtenaw Deaf and Hard of Hearing Program Ann Arbor | 6.5 mi | — |
| RUDOLF STEINER SCHOOL OF ANN ARBOR Ann Arbor | 5.9 mi | 8.2 |
| Haisley Elementary School Ann Arbor | 6.2 mi | 7.5 |
| Chelsea High School Chelsea | 6.1 mi | 7.5 |
| Wines Elementary School Ann Arbor | 6.3 mi | 8.1 |
Neighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)
Census data for ZIP 48130 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources
Median Income
$131,875
Median Home Value
$453,100
Median Rent
$1,681/mo
Population
16,849
College Educated
66.5%
Homeownership
87.8%
Avg Commute
24.9 min
Poverty Rate
2.5%
Median Age
42.8
Community Profile
The community surrounding Dexter Alternative School has a median household income of $131,875. It is a well-educated community where 67% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher. The median home value in the area is $453,100, with a median rent of $1,681/month. The local poverty rate of 2.5% is relatively low. The average commute for residents is 25 minutes. Source: U.S. Census ACS 2022 5-Year Estimates.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Dexter Alternative School
What grades does Dexter Alternative School serve?
Dexter Alternative School serves students in grades Pre-K through 12th.
How many students attend Dexter Alternative School?
Dexter Alternative School has an enrollment of approximately 18 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Dexter Alternative School?
The student-teacher ratio at Dexter Alternative School is 18:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
Is Dexter Alternative School a charter school?
No, Dexter Alternative School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Dexter Alternative School a Title I school?
No, Dexter Alternative School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Dexter Alternative School?
55.6% of students at Dexter Alternative School qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
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Neighborhood Context
- County Safety
- Average (463/100K)
FBI UCR 2024. County-level only. Data >1 year old.
Quick Facts NCES CCD (SY 2022-23)
- Grades
- Pre-K – 12th
- Enrollment
- 18
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 18:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 1
- Free/Reduced Lunch
- 55.6%
- Type
- alternative
- Setting
- Fringe Town
- County
- Washtenaw County
- Phone
- (734) 424-4100
- Data Year
- 2023–2024
Resources & Links
District
Dexter Community School District- District Enrollment
- 3,366
- Schools in District
- 7
- Per-Pupil Spending
- $16,937
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