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Unity Alternative School
High School · Lowell Area Schools
300 HIGH ST, Lowell, MI 49331
Enrollment
15
Student-Teacher
15:1
Grades
9th – 12th
Enrollment
15
Student-Teacher
15:1
Grades
9th – 12th
Updated
2022-23
Updated 2022-23
About Unity Alternative School
Unity Alternative School is a public high school in Lowell, MI, part of the Lowell Area 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 $92,443, where 39% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher. The school is situated in a fringe town setting.
What Parents Should Know
With an enrollment of 15 students, Unity Alternative School 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
- 300 HIGH ST, Lowell, MI 49331
- Website
- lowellschools.com
- Phone
- (616) 987-2550
- 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.
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Test Scores MI EDFACTS (2018-19)
Based on 2 test records from MI state assessments. About our data
Funding & Resources
Location
300 HIGH ST, Lowell, MI 49331
Nearby Alternatives
Families considering Unity Alternative School may also want to explore other high schools in the area. Lowell Senior High School (rated 6.6/10, 2.5 miles away). Additionally, Saranac JrSr High School (rated 4.6/10, 6.8 miles away, in nearby Saranac). For more schools in Lowell, see our Lowell schools guide .
Nearby Schools
20 within 9.4 mi| School | Distance | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| Bushnell Elementary School Lowell | 0.5 mi | 6.9 |
| Lowell Middle School Lowell | 0.6 mi | 7.2 |
| Cherry Creek Elementary School Lowell | 1.0 mi | 7.2 |
| Lowell Senior High School Lowell | 2.5 mi | 6.6 |
| Alto Elementary School Alto | 6.1 mi | 7.1 |
| Murray Lake Elementary Lowell | 6.5 mi | 8.0 |
| Saranac JrSr High School Saranac | 6.8 mi | 4.6 |
| Saranac Elementary School Saranac | 6.9 mi | 7.9 |
| Goodwillie Environmental School Grand Rapids | 7.6 mi | 6.2 |
| Pine Ridge Elementary School Grand Rapids | 7.9 mi | 7.5 |
| Kettle Lake Elementary School Alto | 9.2 mi | 8.4 |
| Ada Vista Elementary School Ada | 8.0 mi | 4.4 |
| Ada Elementary School Ada | 8.0 mi | 8.3 |
| Thornapple Elementary School Grand Rapids | 8.1 mi | 8.7 |
| ST ROBERT CATHOLIC SCHOOL Ada | 8.8 mi | 6.9 |
| Link Learning Virtual Program Belding | 11.3 mi | — |
| Cannonsburg Elementary School Rockford | 10.4 mi | 8.3 |
| ADA CHRISTIAN SCHOOL Ada | 9.0 mi | 5.8 |
| Woodview Elementary School Belding | 11.8 mi | 6.3 |
| Central Woodlands 56 School Ada | 9.4 mi | 7.7 |
Neighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)
Census data for ZIP 49331 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources
Median Income
$92,443
Median Home Value
$293,600
Median Rent
$1,109/mo
Population
17,419
College Educated
39.1%
Homeownership
85.3%
Avg Commute
24.1 min
Poverty Rate
5.1%
Median Age
38.5
Community Profile
The community surrounding Unity Alternative School has a median household income of $92,443. It is an area where 39% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher. The median home value in the area is $293,600, with a median rent of $1,109/month. The local poverty rate of 5.1% is relatively low. The average commute for residents is 24 minutes. Source: U.S. Census ACS 2022 5-Year Estimates.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Unity Alternative School
What grades does Unity Alternative School serve?
Unity Alternative School serves students in grades 9th through 12th.
How many students attend Unity Alternative School?
Unity Alternative School has an enrollment of approximately 15 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Unity Alternative School?
The student-teacher ratio at Unity Alternative School 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 Unity Alternative School?
Based on the most recent state assessment data, Unity Alternative School has 25.0% math proficiency and 25.0% reading/ELA proficiency.
Is Unity Alternative School a charter school?
No, Unity Alternative School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Unity Alternative School a Title I school?
No, Unity Alternative School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Unity Alternative School?
73.3% of students at Unity Alternative 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.
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Neighborhood Context
- City Safety
- Elevated (880/100K)
FBI UCR 2024. City-level (Lowell). 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
- 73.3%
- Type
- alternative
- Setting
- Fringe Town
- County
- Kent County
- Phone
- (616) 987-2550
- Data Year
- 2023–2024
Resources & Links
District
Lowell Area Schools- District Enrollment
- 3,436
- Schools in District
- 7
- Per-Pupil Spending
- $13,995
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