- Enrollment
- 543
- Students per teacher
- 17:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Allegan, MI
Allegan Alternative High School
Federal NCES profile for Allegan Alternative High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 13/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 260222000110
👥 S:T ratio 10
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Allegan Alternative High School earns 13/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 90% of Michigan schools.
- #9 of 10
- public schools in Allegan · Resource Index
- 13
- Resource Index · Lower
- 22.4:1
- large classes for Michigan
- 62.6%
- free-lunch eligible
Allegan Alternative High School has class sizes larger than 90% of Michigan schools. Computed live against every Michigan school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Allegan Alternative High School ranks #9 of 10 public schools in Allegan, MI.
School address
District: Allegan Public Schools · Michigan
NCES ID 260222000110 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-5 students YoY
Allegan Alternative High School held near 118 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-5 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 5.0 → 4.2 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-5 students YoY 260222000110 · Allegan, MI High · SMALL · TRAD
112 enr · 22.4:1 · 62.6% lunch · RII 13
Nearest enrollment peer: Allegan High School (543 students)
Allegan Alternative High School held near 118 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-5 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 5.0 → 4.2 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Michigan schools → · Find another →
Allegan Alternative High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Allegan High S
Allegan High School
543 students
- Le White Middl
Le White Middle School
427 students
- Pine Trails El
Pine Trails Elementary School
326 students
- Dawson Element
Dawson Elementary School
278 students
- West Ward Elem
West Ward Elementary School
247 students
- This school 112
Allegan Alternative High School
112 students
What this shows Allegan Alternative High School reports 112 students on the CCD universe file.
How Allegan Alternative High School compares
Allegan Alternative High School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Michigan and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Michigan | Michigan avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 22.4:1 | ▲ 28% | 17.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 62.6% | ▲ 15% | 54.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 112 | top 85% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
22.4:1
Leaner classes than 9% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
112
Bigger than 11% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
62.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 15% above the Michigan average of 54.3%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
22.4:1
students per teacher
- 28% above state mean
Top 90% in Michigan - lower ratio than 10% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
67.0%
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
$14,496
per pupil, district-wide
- below Michigan avg of $15,012
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 89.3%
Hispanic or Latino 5.4%
Two or More 5.4%
Largest group: White at 89.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 19.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 19.7, Allegan Alternative High School is less mixed than the Michigan school average of 36.2.
Programs
AP program Not offered
District finance for Allegan Public Schools reports $14,496 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Allegan Alternative High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Allegan High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Le White Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Pine Trails Elementary School | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Dawson Elementary School | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| West Ward Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Allegan Alternative High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 427
- Students per teacher
- 14.2:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
- Enrollment
- 326
- Students per teacher
- 16.3:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
- Enrollment
- 278
- Students per teacher
- 15.4:1
- Resource Index
- 23/100
- Enrollment
- 247
- Students per teacher
- 19:1
- Resource Index
- 18/100
Nationwide high 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 (~112 students)
Frequently asked questions about Allegan Alternative High School
How many students attend Allegan Alternative High School?
Allegan Alternative High School has 112 students enrolled. It is a high school in Allegan, MI. CCD year-over-year: 123 (2022-23) → 118 (2023-24), nearly flat (-5).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Allegan Alternative High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Allegan Alternative High School is 22.4:1, which is 28% higher than the Michigan average of 17.5:1 and 43% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Allegan Alternative High School?
62.6% of students at Allegan Alternative High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Michigan average of 54.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Allegan Alternative High School?
The largest demographic group at Allegan Alternative High School is White at 89.3% of enrollment, in Allegan, MI.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Allegan Alternative High School?
Allegan Alternative High School has a Resource Investment Index of 13/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Allegan Alternative High School rank among public schools in Allegan?
By Resource Investment Index, Allegan Alternative High School ranks #9 of 10 public schools in Allegan, MI. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Allegan on the city page.
What other schools are in Allegan Public Schools?
Besides Allegan Alternative High School, Allegan Public Schools also operates Allegan High School (543 students), Le White Middle School (427 students), and Pine Trails Elementary School (326 students). See the Allegan Public Schools district page for the complete list.