- Enrollment
- 99
- Students per teacher
- 4.1:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Boyne City, MI
Charem Alternative Schools
Federal NCES profile for Charem Alternative Schools, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 56/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 268024007895
👥 S:T ratio 56
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Charem Alternative Schools earns 56/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 90% of Michigan schools. It is also one of the smallest schools in Michigan.
- 56
- Resource Index · Higher
- 11:1
- small classes for Michigan
- 60.0%
- free-lunch eligible
- 22
- students enrolled
Charem Alternative Schools has class sizes smaller than 90% of Michigan schools. Computed live against every Michigan school reporting to NCES.
School address
District: Charlevoix-Emmet Isd · Michigan
NCES ID 268024007895 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+10 students YoY
Charem Alternative Schools grew from 20 students in 2022-23 to 30 in 2023-24 (+50.0%).
Teacher FTE lost 2.0 → 1.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+10 students YoY 268024007895 · Boyne City, MI High · SMALL · TRAD
22 enr · 11:1 · 60.0% lunch · RII 56
Nearest enrollment peer: Charem Special Education Schools (99 students)
Charem Alternative Schools grew from 20 students in 2022-23 to 30 in 2023-24 (+50.0%). Teacher FTE lost 2.0 → 1.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Michigan schools → · Find another →
How Charem Alternative Schools compares
Charem Alternative Schools 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 | 11:1 | ▼ 37% | 17.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 60.0% | ▲ 10% | 54.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 22 | top 96% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
11:1
Leaner classes than 83% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
22
Bigger than 3% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
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
11:1
students per teacher
- 37% below state mean
Top 10% in Michigan - lower ratio than 90% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Student demographics
White 86.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native 9.1%
Two or More 4.5%
Largest group: White at 86.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 24.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 24.3, Charem Alternative Schools is less mixed than the Michigan school average of 36.2.
How Charem Alternative Schools Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Charem Special Education Schools | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Charem Alternative Schools's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
Similar high schools in Boyne City
1 comparable high schools (grades 9-12) serving the same city.
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 (~22 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~11:1)
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. CCD year-over-year: 20 (2022-23) → 30 (2023-24), up 10.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Charem Alternative Schools?
The student-teacher ratio at Charem Alternative Schools is 11:1, which is 37% lower than the Michigan average of 17.5:1 and 30% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. 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% of enrollment, in Boyne City, MI.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Charem Alternative Schools?
Charem Alternative Schools has a Resource Investment Index of 56/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 1 factor: student-teacher ratio. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology). Limited indicators were available, so the index reflects partial data.
What other schools are in Charlevoix-Emmet Isd?
Besides Charem Alternative Schools, Charlevoix-Emmet Isd also operates Charem Special Education Schools (99 students). See the Charlevoix-Emmet Isd district page for the complete list.