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Spring Lake Alternative Education
High School · Spring Lake Public Schools · Spring Lake, MI
A high school in Spring Lake, MI serving grades 9th – 12th.
14707 LEONARD RD, Spring Lake, MI 49456
Academics
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We don't have enough verified data to rate this school fairly. This can happen when a school is very new, very small, or has limited test score reporting to the state.
Our rating model requires at least 2 of 4 data components (academics, student progress, college readiness, and resources) to generate a meaningful score. Schools below this threshold receive a Limited Profile to avoid misleading ratings.
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 12 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 23% (multi-year average, 2009-2021) · reading/ELA 35% (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 24 test records from MI state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
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Where Spring Lake 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 11Car-Dependent
- Bike 38Somewhat Bikeable
- County Safety: Elevated752/100K
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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
$85,807
Median home value
$294,500
Median rent
$1,184/mo
College educated
46.7%
Homeownership
82.7%
Poverty rate
5%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 49456; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Spring Lake High SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 8.5 | 9–12 | 0.2 mi | 793 | Compare → |
| Grand Haven Cyber SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 7.2 | K–12 | 2.8 mi | 91 | Compare → |
| Career Development SchoolEnrollment path unverified | Not rated | 9–12 | 3.7 mi | 5 | Compare → |
| Central High SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 6.8 | 9–12 | 3.7 mi | 91 | 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.
Spring Lake Public Schools
- Schools in district
- 6
- District spending per student
- $15,554NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 5.6%Census SAIPE · 2024
Spring Lake Alternative Education is listed in Spring Lake Public Schools; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Spring Lake Alternative Education
Spring Lake Alternative Education is a public high school in Spring Lake, MI, part of Spring Lake Public Schools, serving approximately 15 students in grades 9th-12th with a 15:1 student-teacher ratio. MySchoolScout does not publish a rating for this profile because there is not enough verified data to rate it fairly. State assessment records show 23% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 35% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021).
Based on limited data: 0% component coverage.
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Spring Lake Alternative Education
What grades does Spring Lake Alternative Education serve?
Spring Lake Alternative Education serves students in grades 9th through 12th.
How many students attend Spring Lake Alternative Education?
Spring Lake Alternative Education has an enrollment of approximately 15 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Spring Lake Alternative Education?
The student-teacher ratio at Spring Lake Alternative Education is 15:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
What are the test scores at Spring Lake Alternative Education?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Spring Lake Alternative Education has 23% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 35% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021).
Is Spring Lake Alternative Education a charter school?
No, Spring Lake Alternative Education is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Spring Lake Alternative Education a Title I school?
No, Spring Lake Alternative Education is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Spring Lake Alternative Education?
53.3% of students at Spring Lake 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
- 9th – 12th
- Enrollment
- 15
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 15:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 1
- Free/Reduced Lunch
- 53.3%
- Type
- alternative
- Setting
- Midsize Suburb
- County
- Ottawa County
- Phone
- (616) 847-7587
- 4-Year Graduation
- 80%+
- Area population (ZIP 49456)
- 19,972
- Area average commute
- 23 min
- Area median age
- 48.2
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.
- 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.
- 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 49456; 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 not displayed; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2021; directory SY 2023–24
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