Enrollment
131
Michigan · 2024-25 NCES data
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
📚 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
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
3.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
43.7:1
vs 17.5:1 Michigan avg
+150% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
79.2%
vs 54.3% Michigan avg
+46% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Lincoln Alternative High School compares with Michigan and U.S. medians
What stands out at Lincoln Alternative High School
Lincoln Alternative High School is a high-poverty, mid-sized high school in Owosso, Michigan, enrolling 131 students.
Class loads run heavy: 43.7:1 is larger than about 98% of Michigan schools and 150% above the 17.5:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 79.2% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 131 puts it in the smaller third of Michigan schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index trails 99% of the 3,375 Michigan schools with a score on record, one of the lower results on this measure.
Among 182 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Michigan schools statewide, it ranks #173, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is predominantly White (86% of enrollment) (diversity index 26/100).
No Advanced Placement courses are reported for this campus in the federal data.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 74.8% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
The federal civil-rights collection also records 3 expulsions at this campus for 2021-22.
Owosso Public Schools also operates Owosso High School (805 students) and Owosso Middle School (641 students) alongside Lincoln 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 Lincoln Alternative High School compares
Lincoln 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 | 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 (what these measure)
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
$12,202
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
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.
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 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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Owosso Public Schools, which includes Lincoln Alternative High School.
$12,202
Per student
-10%
vs Michigan
Avg $13,507
-26%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 22.4%
State 63.9%
Federal 13.7%
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 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
- 805
- Students per teacher
- 17.9:1
- Resource Index
- 26/100
- 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
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 (~131 students)
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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.
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 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, attendance rates. 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.
Is Lincoln Alternative High School a good school?
Lincoln Alternative High School earns 10/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 98% of 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 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.
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