Enrollment
67
Michigan · 2024-25 NCES data
High school (grades 9-12) · Battle Creek, MI
Lakeview Alternative High School
Federal NCES profile for Lakeview Alternative High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 13/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 262085008913
📚 AP courses 10
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Lakeview Alternative High School earns 13/100 on the Resource Investment Index on federal resource data. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Michigan schools.
- #5 of 5
- high schools in Battle Creek · Resource Index
- 13
- Resource Index · Lower
- 80.8%
- free-lunch eligible
- 67
- students enrolled
By Resource Investment Index, Lakeview Alternative High School ranks #5 of 5 high schools in Battle Creek, MI.
School address
District: Lakeview Sch. District (Calhoun) · Michigan
NCES ID 262085008913 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Free-lunch eligible
80.8%
vs 54.3% Michigan avg
+49% vs state
What stands out at Lakeview Alternative High School
Lakeview Alternative High School is a high-poverty, small high school in Battle Creek, Michigan, enrolling 67 students.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 80.8% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 67 puts it in the smaller third of Michigan schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index trails 95% of the 3,375 Michigan schools with a score on record, one of the lower results on this measure.
Among 102 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Michigan schools statewide, it ranks #82, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by White (49%) and African American (28%), more mixed than most schools in the state (diversity index 65/100).
No Advanced Placement courses are reported for this campus in the federal data.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 70.1% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
The federal civil-rights collection also records 1 expulsion at this campus for 2021-22.
Among Battle Creek's high schools, it stands alongside West Michigan Virtual Battle Creek Hs (370 students): Lakeview Alternative High School is smaller than that campus by headcount.
Lakeview Sch. District (Calhoun) also operates Lakeview High School (1,241 students) and Lakeview Middle School (1,082 students) alongside Lakeview 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 Lakeview Alternative High School compares
Lakeview Alternative High School on the metrics families compare, against Michigan and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Michigan | Michigan avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Free-lunch eligible | 80.8% | ▲ 49% | 54.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 67 | top 90% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
67
Bigger than 7% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
80.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 49% above the Michigan average of 54.3%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Engagement
70.1%
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
$12,295
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
0
in-school suspensions + 2 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 3.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 1 expulsion.
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 49.3%
African American 28.4%
Two or More 11.9%
Hispanic or Latino 9.0%
Asian 1.5%
Largest group: White at 49.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 65.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 65.4, Lakeview 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 Lakeview Sch. District (Calhoun), which includes Lakeview Alternative High School.
$12,295
Per student
-9%
vs Michigan
Avg $13,507
-26%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 23.5%
State 65.2%
Federal 11.3%
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 Lakeview Alternative High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lakeview High School | Larger | Lower economic need | No ratio data |
| Lakeview Middle School | Larger | Lower economic need | No ratio data |
| Minges Brook School | Larger | Lower economic need | No ratio data |
| Riverside Elementary School | Larger | Lower economic need | No ratio data |
| Westlake Elementary School | Larger | Lower economic need | No ratio data |
Comparisons are relative to Lakeview Alternative High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,241
- Students per teacher
- 19.1:1
- Resource Index
- 26/100
- Enrollment
- 1,082
- Students per teacher
- 16.9:1
- Resource Index
- 16/100
- Enrollment
- 368
- Students per teacher
- 14.2:1
- Resource Index
- 24/100
- Enrollment
- 350
- Students per teacher
- 14.6:1
- Resource Index
- 24/100
- Enrollment
- 349
- Students per teacher
- 13.4:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
Similar high schools in Battle Creek
2 comparable high schools (grades 9-12) serving the same city.
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.
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Lakeview Alternative High School
How many students attend Lakeview Alternative High School?
Lakeview Alternative High School has 67 students enrolled. It is a high school in Battle Creek, MI.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Lakeview Alternative High School?
80.8% of students at Lakeview Alternative High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Michigan average of 54.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Lakeview Alternative High School?
The largest demographic group at Lakeview Alternative High School is White at 49.3% of enrollment, in Battle Creek, MI. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 65.4/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Lakeview Alternative High School?
Lakeview Alternative High School has a Resource Investment Index of 13/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Lakeview Alternative High School rank among high schools in Battle Creek?
By Resource Investment Index, Lakeview Alternative High School ranks #5 of 5 high schools in Battle Creek, 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 Battle Creek on the city page.
Is Lakeview Alternative High School a good school?
Lakeview Alternative High School earns 13/100 on the Resource Investment Index on federal resource data. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Michigan schools. 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 Lakeview Sch. District (Calhoun)?
Besides Lakeview Alternative High School, Lakeview Sch. District (Calhoun) also operates Lakeview High School (1,241 students), Lakeview Middle School (1,082 students), and Minges Brook School (368 students). See the Lakeview Sch. District (Calhoun) district page for the complete list.
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