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Spring Lake Alternative Education
High School · Spring Lake Public Schools
14707 LEONARD RD, Spring Lake, MI 49456
Enrollment
15
Student-Teacher
15:1
Grades
9th – 12th
Enrollment
15
Student-Teacher
15:1
Grades
9th – 12th
Updated
2022-23
Updated 2022-23
How this school compares
Academic performance
9.0 / 10
Exceptional
About Spring Lake Alternative Education
Spring Lake Alternative Education is a public high school in Spring Lake, MI, part of the Spring Lake Public Schools. The school serves approximately 15 students in grades 9th – 12th with a student-teacher ratio of 15:1. Students demonstrate 25% proficiency in math and 25% in reading/language arts.
Located in a neighborhood with a median household income of $85,807, where 47% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher. The school is situated in a midsize suburban setting.
What Parents Should Know
With an enrollment of 15 students, Spring Lake Alternative Education is a smaller school where families often find a close-knit community atmosphere. Smaller settings can mean more individual attention from teachers and staff, though they may offer fewer extracurricular options than larger schools.
School Profile
Limited Data- Grades
- 9th – 12th
- Enrollment
- 15 students
- Type
- Public
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 15:1
- Address
- 14707 LEONARD RD, Spring Lake, MI 49456
- Website
- springlakeschools.org
- Phone
- (616) 847-7587
- Data Year
- SY 2022-23
Why doesn't this school have a score?
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.
Test Scores MI EDFACTS (2020-21)
Based on 4 test records from MI state assessments. About our data
Proficiency Trend
→ StableAverage proficiency (% at or above grade level) across Math & ELA over time.
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Source: EdFacts (NCES) and state assessment data. Growth score: N/A.
Funding & Resources
Performance Trends
Math proficiency has remained stable from 25% (2019) to 25% (2021). Reading/ELA proficiency has remained stable from 25% (2019) to 25% (2021).
Location
14707 LEONARD RD, Spring Lake, MI 49456
Nearby Alternatives
Families considering Spring Lake Alternative Education may also want to explore other high schools in the area. Spring Lake High School (rated 7.7/10, 0.2 miles away). Another option is Central High School (rated 7.4/10, 3.7 miles away, in nearby Grand Haven). Additionally, Fruitport High School (rated 4.6/10, 4.9 miles away, in nearby Fruitport). For more schools in Spring Lake, see our Spring Lake schools guide .
Nearby Schools
20 within 5.0 mi| School | Distance | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| Spring Lake High School Spring Lake | 0.2 mi | 7.7 |
| Jeffers Elementary School Spring Lake | 0.3 mi | 8.8 |
| LITTLE LAKERS LEARNING CENTER Spring Lake | 1.9 mi | — |
| Peach Plains School Grand Haven | 2.2 mi | 6.1 |
| Holmes Elementary School Spring Lake | 2.1 mi | 9.3 |
| Spring Lake Middle School Spring Lake | 2.1 mi | 6.1 |
| Spring Lake Intermediate School Spring Lake | 2.1 mi | 7.1 |
| ST MARY'S SCHOOL Spring Lake | 2.2 mi | 6.6 |
| Grand Haven Cyber School Grand Haven | 2.8 mi | 7.0 |
| White Pines Intermediate School Grand Haven | 3.0 mi | 7.6 |
| Griffin Elementary School Grand Haven | 3.0 mi | 6.0 |
| GRAND HAVEN CHRISTIAN SCHOOL Grand Haven | 3.1 mi | 5.7 |
| Ferry School Grand Haven | 3.2 mi | 8.0 |
| West MI Academy of Arts and Academics Spring Lake | 3.6 mi | 6.8 |
| Fruitport High School Fruitport | 4.9 mi | 4.6 |
| Edgewood Elementary School Fruitport | 5.0 mi | 6.2 |
| Career Development School Grand Haven | 3.7 mi | — |
| Lakeshore Middle School Grand Haven | 3.7 mi | 6.9 |
| Central High School Grand Haven | 3.7 mi | 7.4 |
| Fruitport Alternative High School Fruitport | 5.0 mi | — |
Neighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)
Census data for ZIP 49456 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources
Median Income
$85,807
Median Home Value
$294,500
Median Rent
$1,184/mo
Population
19,972
College Educated
46.7%
Homeownership
82.7%
Avg Commute
23 min
Poverty Rate
5%
Median Age
48.2
Community Profile
The community surrounding Spring Lake Alternative Education has a median household income of $85,807. It is a well-educated community where 47% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher. The median home value in the area is $294,500, with a median rent of $1,184/month. The local poverty rate of 5.0% is relatively low. The average commute for residents is 23 minutes. Source: U.S. Census ACS 2022 5-Year Estimates.
Similar Schools
Schools in the same state with comparable level, size, and ratings
| School | Rating |
|---|---|
| Airport Middle College Carleton, MI | — |
| Algonac Alternative Education Clay, MI | — |
| Armada Continuing Education Center Armada, MI | — |
| BRIGHTMONT ACADEMY - NORTHVILLE Plymouth, MI | — |
| Beecher Alternative Education Flint, MI | — |
| Bellamy Creek Correctional Facility Ionia, MI | — |
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 the most recent state assessment data, Spring Lake Alternative Education has 25.0% math proficiency and 25.0% reading/ELA proficiency.
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.
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Neighborhood Context
- County Safety
- Elevated (752/100K)
FBI UCR 2024. County-level only. Data >1 year old.
Quick Facts NCES CCD (SY 2022-23)
- 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
- Data Year
- 2023–2024
Resources & Links
District
Spring Lake Public Schools- District Enrollment
- 2,297
- Schools in District
- 6
- Per-Pupil Spending
- $15,554
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