Enrollment
21
Michigan · 2024-25 NCES data
High school (grades 9-12) · Fruitport, MI
Fruitport Alternative High School
Federal NCES profile for Fruitport Alternative High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 19/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 261539001794
👥 S:T ratio 16
📚 AP courses 10
🌟 Gifted program 30
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Fruitport Alternative High School earns 19/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 86% of Michigan schools. It is also one of the smallest schools in Michigan.
- #2 of 3
- high schools in Fruitport · Resource Index
- 19
- Resource Index · Lower
- 21:1
- large classes for Michigan
- 64.7%
- free-lunch eligible
Fruitport Alternative High School has class sizes larger than 86% of Michigan schools. Computed live against every Michigan school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Fruitport Alternative High School ranks #2 of 3 high schools in Fruitport, MI.
School address
District: Fruitport Community Schools · Michigan
NCES ID 261539001794 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
1.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
21:1
vs 17.5:1 Michigan avg
+20% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
64.7%
vs 54.3% Michigan avg
+19% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Fruitport Alternative High School compares with Michigan and U.S. medians
What stands out at Fruitport Alternative High School
Fruitport Alternative High School is a higher-need, small high school in Fruitport, Michigan, enrolling 21 students.
Class loads run heavy: 21:1 is larger than about 86% of Michigan schools and 20% above the 17.5:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 64.7% of students eligible for free meals.
This is a small campus: fewer students than 96% of Michigan schools, with 21 enrolled.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 3,375 scored Michigan schools.
Among 51 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Michigan schools statewide, it ranks #47, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is predominantly White (81% of enrollment) (diversity index 34/100).
No Advanced Placement courses are reported for this campus in the federal data.
Fruitport Community Schools also operates Fruitport High School (812 students) and Fruitport Middle School (615 students) alongside Fruitport Alternative High School.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Fruitport Alternative High School compares
Fruitport Alternative High School on the metrics families compare, against Michigan and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Michigan | Michigan avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 21:1 | ▲ 20% | 17.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 64.7% | ▲ 19% | 54.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 21 | top 96% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
21:1
Leaner classes than 13% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
21
Bigger than 3% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
64.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 19% 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
21:1
students per teacher
- 20% above state mean
Top 86% in Michigan - lower ratio than 14% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Funding equity
$13,019
per pupil, district-wide
- below Michigan avg of $13,507
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
1
in-school suspensions + 1 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 4.8 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 9.5 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
Student demographics
White 81.0%
African American 4.8%
Hispanic or Latino 4.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native 4.8%
Two or More 4.8%
Largest group: White at 81.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 33.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 33.5, Fruitport Alternative High School is less mixed than the Michigan school average of 36.2.
Programs
AP program Not offered
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Fruitport Community Schools, which includes Fruitport Alternative High School.
$13,019
Per student
-4%
vs Michigan
Avg $13,507
-22%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 33.4%
State 57.1%
Federal 9.5%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
How Fruitport Alternative High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fruitport High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Fruitport Middle School | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Edgewood Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Beach Elementary School | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Shettler School | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Fruitport Alternative High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 812
- Students per teacher
- 16.9:1
- Resource Index
- 25/100
- Enrollment
- 615
- Students per teacher
- 19.8:1
- Resource Index
- 13/100
- Enrollment
- 585
- Students per teacher
- 17.2:1
- Resource Index
- 24/100
- Enrollment
- 295
- Students per teacher
- 16.4:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
- Enrollment
- 293
- Students per teacher
- 16.3:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
Similar high schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Michigan, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~21 students)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Fruitport Alternative High School
How many students attend Fruitport Alternative High School?
Fruitport Alternative High School has 21 students enrolled. It is a high school in Fruitport, MI.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Fruitport Alternative High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Fruitport Alternative High School is 21:1, which is 20% higher than the Michigan average of 17.5:1 and 34% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Fruitport Alternative High School?
64.7% of students at Fruitport Alternative High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Michigan average of 54.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Fruitport Alternative High School?
The largest demographic group at Fruitport Alternative High School is White at 81.0% of enrollment, in Fruitport, MI.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Fruitport Alternative High School?
Fruitport Alternative High School has a Resource Investment Index of 19/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Fruitport Alternative High School rank among high schools in Fruitport?
By Resource Investment Index, Fruitport Alternative High School ranks #2 of 3 high schools in Fruitport, MI. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all high schools in Fruitport on the city page.
Is Fruitport Alternative High School a good school?
Fruitport Alternative High School earns 19/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 86% of Michigan schools. It is also one of the smallest schools in Michigan. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
What other schools are in Fruitport Community Schools?
Besides Fruitport Alternative High School, Fruitport Community Schools also operates Fruitport High School (812 students), Fruitport Middle School (615 students), and Edgewood Elementary School (585 students). See the Fruitport Community Schools district page for the complete list.
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