- Enrollment
- 1,519
- Students per teacher
- 18.1:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Saline, MI
Saline Alternative High School
Federal NCES profile for Saline Alternative High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 14/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 263066007868
👥 S:T ratio 0
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 11
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Saline Alternative High School earns 14/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 96% of Michigan schools. It is also one of the smallest schools in Michigan.
- #4 of 4
- high schools in Saline · Resource Index
- 14
- Resource Index · Lower
- 31:1
- large classes for Michigan
- 55.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Saline Alternative High School has class sizes larger than 96% of Michigan schools. Computed live against every Michigan school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Saline Alternative High School ranks #4 of 4 high schools in Saline, MI.
School address
District: Saline Area Schools · Michigan
NCES ID 263066007868 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-5 students YoY
Saline Alternative High School shrank from 34 students in 2022-23 to 29 in 2023-24 (-14.7%).
Teacher FTE added 1.0 → 2.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-5 students YoY 263066007868 · Saline, MI High · SMALL · TRAD
31 enr · 31:1 · 55.9% lunch · RII 14
Nearest enrollment peer: Saline High School (1,519 students)
Saline Alternative High School shrank from 34 students in 2022-23 to 29 in 2023-24 (-14.7%). Teacher FTE added 1.0 → 2.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Michigan schools → · Find another →
Saline Alternative High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Saline High Sc
Saline High School
1,519 students
- Saline Middle
Saline Middle School
1,017 students
- Heritage Schoo
Heritage School
646 students
- Pleasant Ridge 474
Pleasant Ridge Elementary School
474 students
- Woodland Meado 453
Woodland Meadows Elementary School
453 students
- This school 31
Saline Alternative High School
31 students
What this shows Saline Alternative High School reports 31 students on the CCD universe file.
How Saline Alternative High School compares
Saline Alternative High School is a shrinking 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 | 31:1 | ▲ 77% | 17.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 55.9% | ▲ 3% | 54.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 31 | top 95% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
31:1
Leaner classes than 2% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
31
Bigger than 4% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
55.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 3% 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
31:1
students per teacher
- 77% above state mean
Top 96% in Michigan - lower ratio than 4% of state schools
Well above 20:1, one of the more stretched staffing loads nationally relative to enrollment.
Engagement
35.5%
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
$16,263
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
1
in-school suspensions + 2 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 3.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 9.7 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 87.1%
Two or More 6.5%
African American 3.2%
Hispanic or Latino 3.2%
Largest group: White at 87.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 23.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 23.5, Saline Alternative High School is less mixed than the Michigan school average of 36.2.
Programs
AP courses offered 1
District finance for Saline Area Schools reports $16,263 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Saline Alternative High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Saline High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Saline Middle School | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Heritage School | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Pleasant Ridge Elementary School | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Woodland Meadows Elementary School | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Saline Alternative High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,017
- Students per teacher
- 16.9:1
- Resource Index
- 26/100
- Enrollment
- 646
- Students per teacher
- 15.8:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 474
- Students per teacher
- 16.9:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- Enrollment
- 453
- Students per teacher
- 18.1:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
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 (~31 students)
Frequently asked questions about Saline Alternative High School
How many students attend Saline Alternative High School?
Saline Alternative High School has 31 students enrolled. It is a high school in Saline, MI. CCD year-over-year: 34 (2022-23) → 29 (2023-24), down 5.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Saline Alternative High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Saline Alternative High School is 31:1, which is 77% higher than the Michigan average of 17.5:1 and 97% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Saline Alternative High School?
55.9% of students at Saline Alternative High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Michigan average of 54.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Saline Alternative High School?
The largest demographic group at Saline Alternative High School is White at 87.1% of enrollment, in Saline, MI.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Saline Alternative High School?
Saline Alternative High School has a Resource Investment Index of 14/100 (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 Saline Alternative High School rank among high schools in Saline?
By Resource Investment Index, Saline Alternative High School ranks #4 of 4 high schools in Saline, 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 Saline on the city page.
What other schools are in Saline Area Schools?
Besides Saline Alternative High School, Saline Area Schools also operates Saline High School (1,519 students), Saline Middle School (1,017 students), and Heritage School (646 students). See the Saline Area Schools district page for the complete list.