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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
Data vintage
2022-23
Data vintage2022-23
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Unity Alternative School
High School in Lowell · grades 9th – 12th. Start here, then compare fit against nearby and district options.
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About Unity Alternative School
Unity Alternative School is a public high school in Lowell, MI, part of Lowell Area Schools. Unity Alternative School serves approximately 15 students, and covers grades 9th-12th, and has 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.
Structured state assessment records for Unity Alternative School show 25% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2019) and 33% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2019). Based on limited data: 0% component coverage.
What Parents Should Know
At 15 students, Unity Alternative School is on the smaller side. That usually buys more individual attention and teachers who know every kid by name, with the trade-off of fewer electives and extracurriculars than a larger school can staff. Ask what activities it actually offers.
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?
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Test Scores MI EDFACTS (2018-19)
Based on 12 test records from MI state assessments. About our data
Proficiency Trend
→ StableAverage proficiency (% at or above grade level) across Math & ELA over time.
Source: EdFacts (NCES) and state assessment data. Growth score: N/A.
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 7.7/10, 2.5 miles away). Additionally, Saranac JrSr High School (rated 6.8/10, 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 | 7.0 |
| Lowell Middle School Lowell | 0.6 mi | 7.6 |
| Cherry Creek Elementary School Lowell | 1.0 mi | 7.3 |
| Lowell Senior High School Lowell | 2.5 mi | 7.7 |
| Alto Elementary School Alto | 6.1 mi | 8.6 |
| Murray Lake Elementary Lowell | 6.5 mi | 7.8 |
| Saranac JrSr High School Saranac | 6.8 mi | 6.8 |
| Saranac Elementary School Saranac | 6.9 mi | 7.1 |
| Goodwillie Environmental School Grand Rapids | 7.6 mi | 6.4 |
| Pine Ridge Elementary School Grand Rapids | 7.9 mi | 8.3 |
| Kettle Lake Elementary School Alto | 9.2 mi | 8.5 |
| Ada Vista Elementary School Ada | 8.0 mi | 5.8 |
| Ada Elementary School Ada | 8.0 mi | 9.2 |
| Thornapple Elementary School Grand Rapids | 8.1 mi | 8.1 |
| 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 | 8.0 |
| ADA CHRISTIAN SCHOOL Ada | 9.0 mi | 5.8 |
| Woodview Elementary School Belding | 11.8 mi | 5.7 |
| 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
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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 loaded state assessment records, Unity Alternative School has 25% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2019) and 33% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2019).
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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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
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District
Lowell Area Schools- District Enrollment
- 3,436
- Schools in District
- 7
- Per-Pupil Spending
- $13,995
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