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#2051 of 3,192 schools in MI
Farwell Timberland Alternative High School
High School · Farwell Area Schools · Farwell, MI
A Farwell Area Schools high school where students score 4 points above what's typical for similar communities.
399 EAST MICHIGAN ST, Farwell, MI 48622
- Math 25% proficient (2021)
- Reading 25% proficient (2021)
- 49.5% 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at Farwell Timberland Alternative High School score 25% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 21%).
2021 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. MI average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 13-year record (2009–2021), then recovered 5 points since 2018, reaching 25% in 2021.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 21% (multi-year average, 2009-2021) · reading/ELA 27% (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
86.5%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Farwell Timberland Alternative High School 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 22Car-Dependent
- Bike 28Somewhat Bikeable
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Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$57,500
Median home value
$123,600
Median rent
$754/mo
College educated
18.2%
Homeownership
88.7%
Poverty rate
15.8%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 48622; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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Nearby same-level schools
1 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Farwell High SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 8.0 | 8–12 | 2.4 mi | 339 | 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.
Farwell Area Schools
- Schools in district
- 4
- Rank in district
- #3 of 4
- District spending per student
- $15,345NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 24.9%Census SAIPE · 2024
Farwell Timberland Alternative High School is listed in Farwell Area Schools; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Farwell Timberland Alternative High School
Farwell Timberland Alternative High School is a public high school in Farwell, MI, part of Farwell Area Schools, serving approximately 52 students in grades 8th-12th with a 26:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.7 out of 10 and ranks #2,051 of 3,192 schools in MI. State assessment records show 21% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 27% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Farwell Timberland Alternative High School
What grades does Farwell Timberland Alternative High School serve?
Farwell Timberland Alternative High School serves students in grades 8th through 12th.
How many students attend Farwell Timberland Alternative High School?
Farwell Timberland Alternative High School has an enrollment of approximately 52 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Farwell Timberland Alternative High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Farwell Timberland Alternative High School is 26:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Farwell Timberland Alternative High School rank in MI?
Farwell Timberland Alternative High School ranks #2,051 of 3,192 schools in MI.
What is Farwell Timberland Alternative High School's MySchoolScout rating?
Farwell Timberland Alternative High School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.7 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 Farwell Timberland Alternative High School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Farwell Timberland Alternative High School has 21% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 27% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021).
Is Farwell Timberland Alternative High School a charter school?
No, Farwell Timberland Alternative High School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Farwell Timberland Alternative High School a Title I school?
No, Farwell Timberland Alternative High School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Farwell Timberland Alternative High School?
86.5% of students at Farwell Timberland Alternative High 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.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- 8th – 12th
- Enrollment
- 52
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 26:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 2
- Type
- alternative
- Setting
- Remote Rural
- County
- Clare County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 61.5%
- Phone
- (989) 588-7219
- 4-Year Graduation
- 49.5%
- Area population (ZIP 48622)
- 5,970
- Area average commute
- 23.7 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 48622; 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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