Enrollment
22
Michigan · 2024-25 NCES data
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 29/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 262247000992
👥 S:T ratio 12
📚 AP courses 10
🌟 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 29/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 89% of Michigan schools. It is also one of the smallest schools in Michigan.
- 29
- Resource Index · Lower
- 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 →
Teachers (FTE)
1.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
22:1
vs 17.5:1 Michigan avg
+26% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
85.0%
vs 54.3% Michigan avg
+57% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Jack Reque Alternative High School compares with Michigan and U.S. medians
What stands out at Jack Reque Alternative High School
Jack Reque Alternative High School is a high-poverty, small high school in Manistique, Michigan, enrolling 22 students.
Class loads run heavy: 22:1 is larger than about 89% of Michigan schools and 26% above the 17.5:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Economic need is high: 85.0% of students qualify for free meals, 57% above the Michigan average, a Title I-weighted population that federal funding formulas prioritise.
This is a small campus: fewer students than 96% of Michigan schools, with 22 enrolled.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 3,375 scored Michigan schools.
Against 40 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #21.
Its student body is led by White (59%) and American Indian / Alaska Native (41%) (diversity index 48/100).
No Advanced Placement courses are reported for this campus in the federal data.
Counselor coverage is strong, about 44 students per counselor, inside the American School Counselor Association's recommended 250:1.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 95.5% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Its district draws 15.9% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Manistique Area Schools also operates Manistique Middle and High School (412 students) and Emerald Elementary School (267 students) alongside Jack Reque 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 Jack Reque Alternative High School compares
Jack Reque 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 | 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 (what these measure)
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
$13,015
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
Counselors0.5 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.
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 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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Manistique Area Schools, which includes Jack Reque Alternative High School.
$13,015
Per student
-4%
vs Michigan
Avg $13,507
-22%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 43.9%
State 40.2%
Federal 15.9%
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 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
- 412
- Students per teacher
- 19.6:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
- Enrollment
- 267
- Students per teacher
- 14.8:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
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 (~22 students)
Next steps
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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.
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 29/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 5 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
Is Jack Reque Alternative High School a good school?
Jack Reque Alternative High School earns 29/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 89% of Michigan schools. It is also one of the smallest schools in Michigan. 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 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.
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