Alternative Educational Academy of Iosco County

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An equity score of 23/100 ranks Alternative Educational Academy of Iosco County #687 of 702 districts in Michigan (state average 50). Derived live from how evenly resources are distributed across the district's schools.

At $7,337 per pupil, Alternative Educational Academy of Iosco County ranks #810 of 812 Michigan districts by per-pupil spending (Michigan districts). NCES F-33 finance data.

205
Total Enrollment
1
Schools
$7,337
Per-Pupil Spending
Combined
School Types

District-Level NCES Analysis

Alternative Educational Academy of Iosco County operates 1 public schools serving 205 students, placing it among the smallest districts in Michigan. The school portfolio breaks down into 1 combined schools, a small enough portfolio that most families will interact with nearly every campus in the district at some point. These enrollment and school figures come from the NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) 2024-25 release, and the district is based in Iosco County.

Per-pupil expenditure runs $7,337 according to the NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey, among the bottom 82 of 812 Michigan districts by per-pupil spending. See how Michigan compares in our national per-pupil spending analysis. The funding mix is 3.9% local, 84.1% state, and 12.0% federal, a state-revenue-heavy mix that insulates the district somewhat from local property-tax volatility, though it ties funding to state budget cycles. The district's equity score is 23/100, ranked #687 of 702 in Michigan against a state average of 50, notably less even than the typical district in the state for how evenly funding reaches its schools.

and 69.0% chronic absenteeism from the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection. Demographically, the student body averages 89.5% White, 4.1% Hispanic or Latino, 1.8% African American across the district's schools.

Its largest campus is Alternative Educational Academy of Iosco County, enrolling 171 students (100% of the district's total enrollment).

Alternative Educational Academy of Iosco County accounts for 83.4% of all Alternative Educational Academy of Iosco County student enrollment

That is an overwhelming concentration, leaving the rest of Alternative Educational Academy of Iosco County a distant remainder — means Alternative Educational Academy of Iosco County-wide averages can mask substantial variation outside the largest entity. Grade band: combined. The share measures enrollment concentration only; it does not establish how the district allocates programs, capital, or staff. Because it contains a majority of the affected population, enrollment-weighted aggregates will sit closer to this entity's reported fields than to those of smaller peers; an unweighted entity count answers a different question.

Source: NCES Common Core of Data

Alternative Educational Academy of Iosco County reports 84.9% free-lunch eligibility

The reported share is at least 75%, indicating a high concentration of measured economic need. Title I operates under the Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA, 2015), but its statutory allocation uses additional LEA-level counts and rules not represented by this average. This percentage is an economic-need context measure; it does not establish a Title I award, show dollars received, or describe how funds are distributed among campuses.

Source: NCES Common Core of Data

Alternative Educational Academy of Iosco County chronic absenteeism rate is 69.0% — well above typical (typically associated with unusually large scale or acute resource constraints)

chronic absenteeism rate is the simplest comparative metric but it does not capture the full picture: a student is chronically absent if they miss ≥10% of enrolled days for any reason, illness, family obligations, or disengagement Values this far above typical often signal acute resource constraints or a structurally different scale than most peers — worth reading alongside the underlying counts, not the ratio alone.

Source: NCES Civil Rights Data Collection 2021-22

Where does the funding come from?

12.0%
Federal
84.1%
State
3.9%
Local

Funding Equity

23
Equity Score
687 / 702
State Rank
50
State Average

This district scores below average on funding equity. High reliance on local revenue or lower spending may contribute.

Student Demographics

Average demographic composition across 1 schools in Alternative Educational Academy of Iosco County.

White 89.5%
Hispanic or Latino 4.1%
African American 1.8%
Multiracial 4.1%
Other 0.6%

Source: NCES CCD School Membership 2024-25.

Programs & Resources

69.0%
Chronically Absent

Source: NCES Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22.

Schools in Alternative Educational Academy of Iosco County

School Enrollment
Alternative Educational Academy of Iosco County
Charter
171

How Alternative Educational Academy of Iosco County Compares to Similar-Size Districts

The Michigan districts closest to this one in total enrollment.

District Enrollment Spending Funding Mix
Woodland School Similar size Higher spending Similar funding mix
Global Tech Academy Similar size Higher spending Similar funding mix
Huron Isd Similar size No spending data More locally funded
Island City Academy Similar size Higher spending Similar funding mix
Oakland Flextech High School Similar size Higher spending Similar funding mix

Comparisons are relative to Alternative Educational Academy of Iosco County's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data and the F-33 Finance Survey.

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools are in Alternative Educational Academy of Iosco County?

Alternative Educational Academy of Iosco County has 1 school, including 1 combined. Total enrollment is 205 students.

How much does Alternative Educational Academy of Iosco County spend per student?

Alternative Educational Academy of Iosco County spends $7,337 per student. The district has an equity score of 23/100, ranking #687 in Michigan.

What is the demographic composition of Alternative Educational Academy of Iosco County?

Alternative Educational Academy of Iosco County students are 89.5% White, 4.1% Hispanic or Latino, 1.8% African American, averaged across 1 school. Source: NCES CCD Membership 2024-25.

What is the equity score for Alternative Educational Academy of Iosco County?

Alternative Educational Academy of Iosco County has an equity score of 23/100, ranking #687 out of 702 districts in Michigan.