Enrollment
22
Michigan · 2024-25 NCES data
2024-25 NCES data High school (grades 9-12) NCES 268024007895
Charem Alternative Schools — Boyne City, MI
Federal NCES profile for Charem Alternative Schools, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators — Resource Investment Index 60/100.
👥 Class size 60
How this works: Each indicator above is scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC data, then averaged into the Resource Investment Index. This measures resource allocation — staffing, programs, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes. Full methodology →
School address
District: Charlevoix-Emmet Isd · Michigan
Public location data per NCES (National Center for Education Statistics) Common Core of Data. Verify the school's current address on the NCES CCD record.
Teachers (FTE)
2.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
10:1
vs 18.2:1 Michigan avg
-45% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
60.0%
vs 54.3% Michigan avg
+10% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Charem Alternative Schools compares with Michigan and U.S. medians
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What this school's NCES data tells you
Charem Alternative Schools reports 22 enrolled students to the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) alongside 2.0 full-time-equivalent teachers, producing a 10:1 student-teacher ratio. That figure sits 45% below the Michigan state mean of 18.2:1, signalling more teacher attention per pupil than the state benchmark. Against the national 2024-25 average of 15.9:1, it is 37% lower, a useful calibration for families comparing districts across state lines.
Title I and federal lunch eligibility offer another window into the student body: 60.0% of pupils qualify for free meals, a proxy for household income that federal programs use to direct funding. The free-lunch share is 10% above the Michigan average and 16% above the national baseline.
Taken together, these measurements produce a Resource Investment Index of 60/100 (C+), calculated from 1 distinct NCES and CRDC indicators measuring resource allocation rather than academic outcomes.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Charem Alternative Schools compares
Cross-validating school-level NCES values against Michigan state and U.S. national means lets readers see whether this school is an outlier or in line with peers.
| Metric | This school | vs Michigan | Michigan avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 10:1 | ▼ 45% | 18.2:1 | 15.9:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 60.0% | ▲ 10% | 54.3% | 51.8% |
| Enrollment | 22 | top 4% | — | — |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
What the federal data reveals about equity at this school
Federal measurements — not ratings — surface the resource and opportunity picture. Below are the indicators that researchers, civil-rights monitors, and funding formulas use to assess equity.
Economic need
60.0%
free-lunch eligible
— 10% 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
10:1
students per teacher
— 45% below state mean
Top 7% in Michigan — lower ratio than 93% of state schools
Below the 15:1 benchmark — typical of schools with smaller class sizes and more individualized attention.
Overview
Enrollment 22 Top 4% in Michigan — larger than 96% of 3,399 state schools
Teachers (FTE) 2.0
Students per teacher 10:1 -45% vs state
Free-lunch eligible 60.0% +10% vs state
NCES ID 268024007895
Student demographics
White 86.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native 9.1%
Two or More 4.5%
Largest group: White at 86.4% of enrollment.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 99
- Students per teacher
- 4:1
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Frequently asked questions about Charem Alternative Schools
How many students attend Charem Alternative Schools?
Charem Alternative Schools has 22 students enrolled. It is a high school in Boyne City, MI.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Charem Alternative Schools?
The student-teacher ratio at Charem Alternative Schools is 10:1, which is 45% lower than the Michigan average of 18.2:1 and 37% lower than the national average of 15.9:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Charem Alternative Schools?
60.0% of students at Charem Alternative Schools are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Michigan average of 54.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Charem Alternative Schools?
The largest demographic group at Charem Alternative Schools is White at 86.4%. The school serves a student body in Boyne City, MI.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Charem Alternative Schools?
Charem Alternative Schools has a Resource Investment Index of 60/100 (C+) based on 1 factor: student-teacher ratio. This index measures federal resource allocation — staffing levels, program availability, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes. Limited indicators were available, so the index reflects partial data.