- Enrollment
- 805
- Students per teacher
- 17.9:1
- Resource Index
- 26/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Owosso, MI
Lincoln Alternative High School
Federal NCES profile for Lincoln Alternative High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 10/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 262721001832
👥 S:T ratio 0
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Lincoln Alternative High School earns 10/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 98% of Michigan schools.
- #7 of 7
- public schools in Owosso · Resource Index
- 10
- Resource Index · Lower
- 43.7:1
- large classes for Michigan
- 79.2%
- free-lunch eligible
Lincoln Alternative High School has class sizes larger than 98% of Michigan schools. Computed live against every Michigan school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Lincoln Alternative High School ranks #7 of 7 public schools in Owosso, MI.
School address
District: Owosso Public Schools · Michigan
NCES ID 262721001832 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+27 students YoY
Lincoln Alternative High School grew from 101 students in 2022-23 to 128 in 2023-24 (+26.7%).
Teacher FTE added 3.9 → 5.4 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+27 students YoY 262721001832 · Owosso, MI High · SMALL · TRAD
131 enr · 43.7:1 · 79.2% lunch · RII 10
Nearest enrollment peer: Owosso High School (805 students)
Lincoln Alternative High School grew from 101 students in 2022-23 to 128 in 2023-24 (+26.7%). Teacher FTE added 3.9 → 5.4 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Michigan schools → · Find another →
Lincoln Alternative High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Owosso High Sc
Owosso High School
805 students
- Owosso Middle
Owosso Middle School
641 students
- Bryant School
Bryant School
431 students
- Emerson School
Emerson School
421 students
- Central School
Central School
409 students
- This school 131
Lincoln Alternative High School
131 students
What this shows Lincoln Alternative High School reports 131 students on the CCD universe file.
How Lincoln Alternative High School compares
Lincoln 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 | 43.7:1 | ▲ 150% | 17.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 79.2% | ▲ 46% | 54.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 131 | top 83% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
43.7:1
Leaner classes than 0% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
131
Bigger than 13% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
79.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 46% 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
43.7:1
students per teacher
- 150% above state mean
Top 98% in Michigan - lower ratio than 2% of state schools
Well above 20:1, one of the more stretched staffing loads nationally relative to enrollment.
Engagement
74.8%
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
$13,263
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
5
in-school suspensions + 6 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 3.8 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 8.4 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 3 expulsions.
Student demographics
White 85.5%
Hispanic or Latino 6.1%
Two or More 6.1%
African American 1.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.8%
Largest group: White at 85.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 26.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 26.1, Lincoln Alternative High School is less mixed than the Michigan school average of 36.2.
Programs
AP program Not offered
District finance for Owosso Public Schools reports $13,263 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Lincoln Alternative High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Owosso High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Owosso Middle School | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Bryant School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Emerson School | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Central School | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Lincoln Alternative High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 641
- Students per teacher
- 20:1
- Resource Index
- 17/100
- Enrollment
- 431
- Students per teacher
- 16:1
- Resource Index
- 22/100
- Enrollment
- 421
- Students per teacher
- 15.6:1
- Resource Index
- 25/100
- Enrollment
- 409
- Students per teacher
- 18.6:1
- Resource Index
- 20/100
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 (~131 students)
Frequently asked questions about Lincoln Alternative High School
How many students attend Lincoln Alternative High School?
Lincoln Alternative High School has 131 students enrolled. It is a high school in Owosso, MI. CCD year-over-year: 101 (2022-23) → 128 (2023-24), up 27.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Lincoln Alternative High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Lincoln Alternative High School is 43.7:1, which is 150% higher than the Michigan average of 17.5:1 and 178% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Lincoln Alternative High School?
79.2% of students at Lincoln Alternative High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Michigan average of 54.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Lincoln Alternative High School?
The largest demographic group at Lincoln Alternative High School is White at 85.5% of enrollment, in Owosso, MI.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Lincoln Alternative High School?
Lincoln Alternative High School has a Resource Investment Index of 10/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Lincoln Alternative High School rank among public schools in Owosso?
By Resource Investment Index, Lincoln Alternative High School ranks #7 of 7 public schools in Owosso, MI. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Owosso on the city page.
What other schools are in Owosso Public Schools?
Besides Lincoln Alternative High School, Owosso Public Schools also operates Owosso High School (805 students), Owosso Middle School (641 students), and Bryant School (431 students). See the Owosso Public Schools district page for the complete list.