- Enrollment
- 526
- Students per teacher
- 15:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Milan, MI
Milan Alternative Education
Federal NCES profile for Milan Alternative Education, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 24/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 262385008718
👥 S:T ratio 42
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Milan Alternative Education earns 24/100 on the Resource Investment Index, even as it posts class sizes smaller than 73% of Michigan schools. It is also one of the smallest schools in Michigan.
- 24
- Resource Index · Lower
- 14.5:1
- small classes for Michigan
- 82.4%
- free-lunch eligible
- 29
- students enrolled
Milan Alternative Education has class sizes smaller than 73% of Michigan schools. Computed live against every Michigan school reporting to NCES.
School address
District: Milan Area Schools · Michigan
NCES ID 262385008718 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+1 students YoY
Milan Alternative Education grew from 17 students in 2022-23 to 18 in 2023-24 (+5.9%).
Teacher FTE held 2.0 → 2.3 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+1 students YoY 262385008718 · Milan, MI High · SMALL · TRAD
29 enr · 14.5:1 · 82.4% lunch · RII 24
Nearest enrollment peer: Milan High School (526 students)
Milan Alternative Education grew from 17 students in 2022-23 to 18 in 2023-24 (+5.9%). Teacher FTE held 2.0 → 2.3 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Michigan schools → · Find another →
Milan Alternative Education in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Milan High Sch
Milan High School
526 students
- Milan Middle S
Milan Middle School
526 students
- Clayton H Symo
Clayton H Symons Elementary School
356 students
- Paddock Elemen
Paddock Elementary School
279 students
- This school 29
Milan Alternative Education
29 students
- Young Adult Pr 4
Young Adult Program
4 students
What this shows Milan Alternative Education reports 29 students on the CCD universe file.
How Milan Alternative Education compares
Milan Alternative Education 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 | 14.5:1 | ▼ 17% | 17.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 82.4% | ▲ 52% | 54.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 29 | top 95% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.5:1
Leaner classes than 52% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
29
Bigger than 4% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
82.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 52% 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
14.5:1
students per teacher
- 17% below state mean
Top 27% in Michigan - lower ratio than 73% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
82.8%
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
$16,234
per pupil, district-wide
- above Michigan avg of $15,012
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints 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 + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 86.2%
African American 6.9%
Hispanic or Latino 3.4%
Two or More 3.4%
Largest group: White at 86.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 25.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 25.0, Milan Alternative Education is less mixed than the Michigan school average of 36.2.
Programs
AP program Not offered
District finance for Milan Area Schools reports $16,234 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Milan Alternative Education Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Milan High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Milan Middle School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Clayton H Symons Elementary School | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Paddock Elementary School | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Young Adult Program | Smaller | No free-lunch data | No ratio data |
Comparisons are relative to Milan Alternative Education's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 526
- Students per teacher
- 21.9:1
- Resource Index
- 11/100
- Enrollment
- 356
- Students per teacher
- 12.3:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
- Enrollment
- 279
- Students per teacher
- 8.7:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
- Enrollment
- 4
- Students per teacher
- -
- Resource Index
- 30/100
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 (~29 students)
Frequently asked questions about Milan Alternative Education
How many students attend Milan Alternative Education?
Milan Alternative Education has 29 students enrolled. It is a high school in Milan, MI. CCD year-over-year: 17 (2022-23) → 18 (2023-24), up 1.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Milan Alternative Education?
The student-teacher ratio at Milan Alternative Education is 14.5:1, which is 17% lower than the Michigan average of 17.5:1 and 8% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Milan Alternative Education?
82.4% of students at Milan Alternative Education are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Michigan average of 54.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Milan Alternative Education?
The largest demographic group at Milan Alternative Education is White at 86.2% of enrollment, in Milan, MI.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Milan Alternative Education?
Milan Alternative Education has a Resource Investment Index of 24/100 (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).
What other schools are in Milan Area Schools?
Besides Milan Alternative Education, Milan Area Schools also operates Milan High School (526 students), Milan Middle School (526 students), and Clayton H Symons Elementary School (356 students). See the Milan Area Schools district page for the complete list.