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#1524 of 3,192 schools in MI

Top 48% in state

Edwardsburg Alternative Learning Center

High School · Edwardsburg Public Schools · Edwardsburg, MI

A high school in Edwardsburg, MI where students score 9 points below what's typical for similar communities.

69410 SECTION ST, Edwardsburg, MI 49112

  • Math 25% proficient (2021)
  • Reading 25% proficient (2021)
  • 50%+ 4-year graduation

Academics

Full Profile · 4/4 metrics
Student Progress9.7Excellent25%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data2
Annual Change+0.5 pts/yr
Data Period2020–2021
TrendStable
Academics4.3Below Average25%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency25% (2021 EdFacts)
Reading/ELA Proficiency25% (2021 EdFacts)
Overall Proficiency25% (2021 EdFacts, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)34% (model expectation from 2021 EdFacts)
vs. Expected-9.2 pts
Adjusted Percentile24th
College Readiness8.6Excellent30%
Graduation rates, AP course participation, and IB availability.
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4-Year Graduation Rate50%+
IB ProgramNo
Resources & Environment1.4Needs Improvement20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio32.5:1
District spending per student$11,407
Chronic Absenteeism84.6%

Students at Edwardsburg Alternative Learning Center score 25% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 34%).

How we calculate scores →

2021 EdFacts proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. MI average.

Math Proficiency25%(2021 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2021 EdFacts)
ELA Proficiency25%(2021 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2021 EdFacts)

Trend

→ Steady

Proficiency has held near 25% across the 2-year record (2020–2021).

Show all 2 years by subject
2020*
Math
25%
ELA
25%
2021*
Math
25%
ELA
25%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 25% (multi-year average, 2020-2021) · reading/ELA 25% (multi-year average, 2020-2021)

* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.

Based on 4 test records from MI state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

Equity & diversity

Shown separately, not included in the overall score

Free/reduced lunch

64.6%

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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The neighborhood

Where Edwardsburg Alternative Learning Center 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 20Car-Dependent
  • Bike 33Somewhat Bikeable
  • County Safety: Elevated717/100K

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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

$61,941

Median home value

$231,600

Median rent

$998/mo

College educated

20.5%

Homeownership

80.8%

Poverty rate

16.3%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 49112; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

Advanced STEM Courses4of 5 advanced subjects offered
Algebra II, Advanced Math, Calculus, Chemistry, Physics·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

1 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Edwardsburg High SchoolEnrollment path unverified7.69–120.1 mi782Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.

Edwardsburg Public Schools

Schools in district
6
Rank in district
#5 of 6
District spending per student
$11,407NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
10.6%Census SAIPE · 2024

Edwardsburg Alternative Learning Center is listed in Edwardsburg Public Schools; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Edwardsburg Alternative Learning Center

Edwardsburg Alternative Learning Center is a public high school in Edwardsburg, MI, part of Edwardsburg Public Schools, serving approximately 65 students in grades 9th-12th with a 32.5:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.4 out of 10 and ranks #1,524 of 3,192 schools in MI. State assessment records show 25% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2020-2021) and 25% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2020-2021).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Edwardsburg Alternative Learning Center

What grades does Edwardsburg Alternative Learning Center serve?

Edwardsburg Alternative Learning Center serves students in grades 9th through 12th.

How many students attend Edwardsburg Alternative Learning Center?

Edwardsburg Alternative Learning Center has an enrollment of approximately 65 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Edwardsburg Alternative Learning Center?

The student-teacher ratio at Edwardsburg Alternative Learning Center is 32.5:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Edwardsburg Alternative Learning Center rank in MI?

Edwardsburg Alternative Learning Center ranks #1,524 of 3,192 schools in MI.

What is Edwardsburg Alternative Learning Center's MySchoolScout rating?

Edwardsburg Alternative Learning Center has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.4 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 Edwardsburg Alternative Learning Center?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Edwardsburg Alternative Learning Center has 25% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2020-2021) and 25% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2020-2021).

Is Edwardsburg Alternative Learning Center a charter school?

No, Edwardsburg Alternative Learning Center is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Edwardsburg Alternative Learning Center a Title I school?

No, Edwardsburg Alternative Learning Center is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Edwardsburg Alternative Learning Center?

64.6% of students at Edwardsburg Alternative Learning Center 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
65
Student-Teacher Ratio
32.5:1
Teachers (FTE)
2
Type
alternative
Setting
Large Suburb
County
Cass County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
84.6%
4-Year Graduation
50%+
Area population (ZIP 49112)
10,436
Area average commute
24.6 min
Area median age
41.7
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 49112; 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, 2020-2021; directory SY 2023–24

About our data · How we calculate scores

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