- Enrollment
- 567
- Students per teacher
- 13.5:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Hazel Park, MI
Advantage Alternative Program
Federal NCES profile for Advantage Alternative Program, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 31/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 261803000962
👥 S:T ratio 25
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 70
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Advantage Alternative Program earns 31/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 71% of Michigan schools.
- #1 of 3
- schools in Hazel Park · Resource Index
- 31
- Resource Index · Lower
- 18.8:1
- large classes for Michigan
- 83.4%
- free-lunch eligible
Advantage Alternative Program has class sizes larger than 71% of Michigan schools. Computed live against every Michigan school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Advantage Alternative Program ranks #1 of 3 schools in Hazel Park, MI.
School address
District: Hazel Park School District of the City of · Michigan
NCES ID 261803000962 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+33 students YoY
Advantage Alternative Program grew from 157 students in 2022-23 to 190 in 2023-24 (+21.0%).
Teacher FTE lost 8.1 → 6.1 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+33 students YoY 261803000962 · Hazel Park, MI Other · SMALL · TRAD
150 enr · 18.8:1 · 83.4% lunch · RII 31
Nearest enrollment peer: Hazel Park High School (567 students)
Advantage Alternative Program grew from 157 students in 2022-23 to 190 in 2023-24 (+21.0%). Teacher FTE lost 8.1 → 6.1 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Michigan schools → · Find another →
Advantage Alternative Program in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Hazel Park Hig
Hazel Park High School
567 students
- Hazel Park Jun
Hazel Park Junior High School
413 students
- United Oaks El
United Oaks Elementary School
363 students
- Invest Rooseve
Invest Roosevelt Alternative High School
332 students
- Webb Elementar
Webb Elementary School
328 students
- This school 150
Advantage Alternative Program
150 students
What this shows Advantage Alternative Program reports 150 students on the CCD universe file.
How Advantage Alternative Program compares
Advantage Alternative Program is a growing campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Michigan and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Michigan | Michigan avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 18.8:1 | ▲ 7% | 17.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 83.4% | ▲ 54% | 54.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 150 | top 81% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
18.8:1
Leaner classes than 21% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
150
Bigger than 15% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
83.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 54% above the Michigan average of 54.3%
Well above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold, among the highest-need profiles in the state; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
18.8:1
students per teacher
- 7% above state mean
Top 71% in Michigan - lower ratio than 29% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
91.3%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$20,621
per pupil, district-wide
- above Michigan avg of $15,012
Somewhat above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 150 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 59 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 39.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 2 expulsions.
Student demographics
African American 72.7%
White 19.3%
Hispanic or Latino 7.3%
Asian 0.7%
Largest group: African American at 72.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 42.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 42.9, Advantage Alternative Program is more mixed than the Michigan school average of 36.2.
Programs
District finance for Hazel Park School District of the City of reports $20,621 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Advantage Alternative Program Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hazel Park High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Hazel Park Junior High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| United Oaks Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Invest Roosevelt Alternative High School | Larger | Similar economic need | No ratio data |
| Webb Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Advantage Alternative Program's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 413
- Students per teacher
- 12.5:1
- Resource Index
- 24/100
- Enrollment
- 363
- Students per teacher
- 13.4:1
- Resource Index
- 25/100
- Enrollment
- 332
- Students per teacher
- -
- Resource Index
- 24/100
- Enrollment
- 328
- Students per teacher
- 10.9:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
Nationwide other schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~150 students)
Frequently asked questions about Advantage Alternative Program
How many students attend Advantage Alternative Program?
Advantage Alternative Program has 150 students enrolled. It is an alternative school in Hazel Park, MI. CCD year-over-year: 157 (2022-23) → 190 (2023-24), up 33.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Advantage Alternative Program?
The student-teacher ratio at Advantage Alternative Program is 18.8:1, which is 7% higher than the Michigan average of 17.5:1 and 20% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Advantage Alternative Program?
83.4% of students at Advantage Alternative Program are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Michigan average of 54.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Advantage Alternative Program?
The largest demographic group at Advantage Alternative Program is African American at 72.7% of enrollment, in Hazel Park, MI.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Advantage Alternative Program?
Advantage Alternative Program has a Resource Investment Index of 31/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Advantage Alternative Program rank among schools in Hazel Park?
By Resource Investment Index, Advantage Alternative Program ranks #1 of 3 schools in Hazel Park, MI. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Hazel Park on the city page.
What other schools are in Hazel Park School District of the City of?
Besides Advantage Alternative Program, Hazel Park School District of the City of also operates Hazel Park High School (567 students), Hazel Park Junior High School (413 students), and United Oaks Elementary School (363 students). See the Hazel Park School District of the City of district page for the complete list.