- Enrollment
- 412
- Students per teacher
- 19.6:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Manistique, MI
Jack Reque Alternative High School
Federal NCES profile for Jack Reque Alternative High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 33/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 262247000992
👥 S:T ratio 12
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 91
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Jack Reque Alternative High School earns 33/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 89% of Michigan schools. It is also one of the smallest schools in Michigan.
- 33
- Resource Index · Typical
- 22:1
- large classes for Michigan
- 85.0%
- free-lunch eligible
- 22
- students enrolled
Jack Reque Alternative High School has class sizes larger than 89% of Michigan schools. Computed live against every Michigan school reporting to NCES.
School address
District: Manistique Area Schools · Michigan
NCES ID 262247000992 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+2 students YoY
Jack Reque Alternative High School grew from 20 students in 2022-23 to 22 in 2023-24 (+10.0%).
Teacher FTE held 1.0 → 1.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+2 students YoY 262247000992 · Manistique, MI High · SMALL · TRAD
22 enr · 22:1 · 85.0% lunch · RII 33
Nearest enrollment peer: Manistique Middle and High School (412 students)
Jack Reque Alternative High School grew from 20 students in 2022-23 to 22 in 2023-24 (+10.0%). Teacher FTE held 1.0 → 1.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Michigan schools → · Find another →
Jack Reque Alternative High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Manistique Mid
Manistique Middle and High School
412 students
- Emerald Elemen
Emerald Elementary School
267 students
- This school 22
Jack Reque Alternative High School
22 students
What this shows Jack Reque Alternative High School reports 22 students on the CCD universe file.
How Jack Reque Alternative High School compares
Jack Reque Alternative High School 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 | 22:1 | ▲ 26% | 17.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 85.0% | ▲ 57% | 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
22:1
Leaner classes than 10% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
22
Bigger than 3% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
85.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 57% 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
22:1
students per teacher
- 26% above state mean
Top 89% in Michigan - lower ratio than 11% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
95.5%
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
$14,479
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
Counselors0.5 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 2 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 9.1 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 59.1%
American Indian / Alaska Native 40.9%
Largest group: White at 59.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 48.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 48.3, Jack Reque Alternative High School is more mixed than the Michigan school average of 36.2.
Programs
AP program Not offered
District finance for Manistique Area Schools reports $14,479 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Jack Reque Alternative High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Manistique Middle and High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Emerald Elementary School | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Jack Reque Alternative High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 267
- Students per teacher
- 14.8:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
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 (~22 students)
Frequently asked questions about Jack Reque Alternative High School
How many students attend Jack Reque Alternative High School?
Jack Reque Alternative High School has 22 students enrolled. It is a high school in Manistique, MI. CCD year-over-year: 20 (2022-23) → 22 (2023-24), up 2.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Jack Reque Alternative High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Jack Reque Alternative High School is 22:1, which is 26% higher than the Michigan average of 17.5:1 and 40% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Jack Reque Alternative High School?
85.0% of students at Jack Reque Alternative High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Michigan average of 54.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Jack Reque Alternative High School?
The largest demographic group at Jack Reque Alternative High School is White at 59.1% of enrollment, in Manistique, MI.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Jack Reque Alternative High School?
Jack Reque Alternative High School has a Resource Investment Index of 33/100 (typical 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).
What other schools are in Manistique Area Schools?
Besides Jack Reque Alternative High School, Manistique Area Schools also operates Manistique Middle and High School (412 students) and Emerald Elementary School (267 students). See the Manistique Area Schools district page for the complete list.