- Enrollment
- 1,241
- Students per teacher
- 19.1:1
- Resource Index
- 26/100
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 15/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 262085008913
🌟 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 15/100 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
- 15
- 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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+9 students YoY
Lakeview Alternative High School grew from 73 students in 2022-23 to 82 in 2023-24 (+12.3%).
Teacher FTE added 0.7 → 1.4 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+9 students YoY 262085008913 · Battle Creek, MI High · SMALL · TRAD
67 enr · 80.8% lunch · RII 15
Nearest enrollment peer: Lakeview High School (1,241 students)
Lakeview Alternative High School grew from 73 students in 2022-23 to 82 in 2023-24 (+12.3%). Teacher FTE added 0.7 → 1.4 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Michigan schools → · Find another →
Lakeview Alternative High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Lakeview High
Lakeview High School
1,241 students
- Lakeview Middl
Lakeview Middle School
1,082 students
- Minges Brook S 368
Minges Brook School
368 students
- Riverside Elem 350
Riverside Elementary School
350 students
- Westlake Eleme 349
Westlake Elementary School
349 students
- This school 67
Lakeview Alternative High School
67 students
What this shows Lakeview Alternative High School reports 67 students on the CCD universe file.
How Lakeview Alternative High School compares
Lakeview 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 methodology
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
$13,433
per pupil, district-wide
- below Michigan avg of $15,012
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.
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
District finance for Lakeview Sch. District (Calhoun) reports $13,433 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 1,082
- 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.
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.
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. CCD year-over-year: 73 (2022-23) → 82 (2023-24), up 9.
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 15/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 2 factors: gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology). Limited indicators were available, so the index reflects partial data.
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.
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.