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#2965 of 3,192 schools in MI
Lakeview Alternative High School
High School · Lakeview Sch. District (calhoun) · Battle Creek, MI
A Lakeview Sch. District (calhoun) high school serving grades 9th – 12th.
15 ARBOR ST, Battle Creek, MI 49015
- 30.0% 4-year graduation
- 3/5 advanced STEM subjects
- 82:1 student-teacher ratio
Estimated academic score. This school does not have standardized test data. Based on 29 schools in Battle Creek.Learn more
Academics
Partial Profile · 3/4 metricsRequires 2+ years of test data
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Component weights adjusted due to data availability.
Test scores
Most recent published year. School vs. MI average.
Test score data not yet available for this school.
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
72%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Lakeview 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 68Somewhat Walkable
- Bike 48Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High3,679/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Battle Creek), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$67,719
Median home value
$171,000
Median rent
$980/mo
College educated
28.3%
Homeownership
70.5%
Poverty rate
13.5%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 49015; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Calhoun Christian SchoolPrivate · tuition | 8.1private | PK–12 | 0.2 mi | 275 | Compare → |
| Lakeview High SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 7.1 | 9–12 | 1.4 mi | 1,239 | Compare → |
| Battle Creek Area Learning CenterCharter · enrollment unverified | 6.1 | 9–12 | 1.5 mi | 179 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Lakeview Sch. District (calhoun)
- Schools in district
- 7
- Rank in district
- #6 of 7
- District spending per student
- $13,490NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 12.3%Census SAIPE · 2024
Lakeview Alternative High School is listed in Lakeview Sch. District (Calhoun); a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Lakeview Alternative High School
Lakeview Alternative High School is a public high school in Battle Creek, MI, part of Lakeview Sch. District (calhoun), serving approximately 82 students in grades 9th-12th with a 82:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 3.8 out of 10 and ranks #2,965 of 3,192 schools in MI.
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Lakeview Alternative High School
What grades does Lakeview Alternative High School serve?
Lakeview Alternative High School serves students in grades 9th through 12th.
How many students attend Lakeview Alternative High School?
Lakeview Alternative High School has an enrollment of approximately 82 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Lakeview Alternative High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Lakeview Alternative High School is 82:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Lakeview Alternative High School rank in MI?
Lakeview Alternative High School ranks #2,965 of 3,192 schools in MI.
What is Lakeview Alternative High School's MySchoolScout rating?
Lakeview Alternative High School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 3.8 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
Is Lakeview Alternative High School a charter school?
No, Lakeview Alternative High School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Lakeview Alternative High School a Title I school?
No, Lakeview Alternative High School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Lakeview Alternative High School?
72.0% of students at Lakeview 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
- 9th – 12th
- Enrollment
- 82
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 82:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 1
- Type
- alternative
- Setting
- Small City
- County
- Calhoun County
- Phone
- (269) 565-2452
- 4-Year Graduation
- 30.0%
- Area population (ZIP 49015)
- 29,013
- Area average commute
- 19.1 min
- Area median age
- 37.9
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.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource 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 49015; 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 vintage unavailable; directory SY 2023–24
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