Excellent
#257 of 3,192 schools in MI
Top 8% in state
Harrison Alternative Education
School · Harrison Community Schools · Harrison, MI
A Harrison Community Schools school where students score 4 points above what's typical for similar communities.
PO Box 529, Harrison, MI 48625
- Math 25% proficient (2021)
- Reading 25% proficient (2021)
- 3/5 advanced STEM subjects
Academics
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Students at Harrison Alternative Education 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
→ SteadyProficiency has held near 25% across the 13-year record (2009–2021).
Show all 8 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 25% (multi-year average, 2009-2021) · reading/ELA 25% (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 16 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
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.
See how we rateThe neighborhood
Where Harrison 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 43Car-Dependent
- Bike 38Somewhat Bikeable
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Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$45,156
Median home value
$95,900
Median rent
$615/mo
College educated
8.9%
Homeownership
88.4%
Poverty rate
23.2%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 48625; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
3 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Harrison Middle SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 6.0 | 6–8 | 0.4 mi | 282 | Compare → |
| Harrison Community High SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 7.5 | 9–12 | 0.5 mi | 334 | Compare → |
| Claregladwin Area SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 8.0 | PK–12 | 4.3 mi | 43 | 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.
Harrison Community Schools
- Schools in district
- 4
- Rank in district
- #1 of 4
- District spending per student
- $16,375NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 34.4%Census SAIPE · 2024
Harrison Alternative Education is listed in Harrison Community Schools; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Harrison Alternative Education
Harrison Alternative Education is a public school in Harrison, MI, part of Harrison Community Schools, serving approximately 37 students in grades 8th-11th with a 12.3:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.2 out of 10 and ranks #257 of 3,192 schools in MI. State assessment records show 25% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 25% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Harrison Alternative Education
What grades does Harrison Alternative Education serve?
Harrison Alternative Education serves students in grades 8th through 11th.
How many students attend Harrison Alternative Education?
Harrison Alternative Education has an enrollment of approximately 37 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Harrison Alternative Education?
The student-teacher ratio at Harrison Alternative Education is 12.3:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Harrison Alternative Education rank in MI?
Harrison Alternative Education ranks #257 of 3,192 schools in MI.
What is Harrison Alternative Education's MySchoolScout rating?
Harrison Alternative Education has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.2 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 Harrison Alternative Education?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Harrison Alternative Education has 25% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 25% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021).
Is Harrison Alternative Education a charter school?
No, Harrison Alternative Education is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Harrison Alternative Education a Title I school?
No, Harrison Alternative Education is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Harrison Alternative Education?
86.5% of students at Harrison 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
- 8th – 11th
- Enrollment
- 37
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 12.3:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 3
- Type
- alternative
- Setting
- Distant Town
- County
- Clare County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 40.5%
- Phone
- (989) 539-7417
- 4-Year Graduation
- 50%+
- Area population (ZIP 48625)
- 12,939
- Area average commute
- 33.7 min
- Area median age
- 51
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 48625; 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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