Enrollment
29
Michigan · 2024-25 NCES data
High school (grades 9-12) · Saginaw, MI
Swan Valley Adult and Alternative Education
Federal NCES profile for Swan Valley Adult and Alternative Education, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 29/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 263341001910
👥 S:T ratio 0
📚 AP courses 10
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 74
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Swan Valley Adult and Alternative Education earns 29/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 96% of Michigan schools. It is also one of the smallest schools in Michigan.
- #3 of 9
- high schools in Saginaw · Resource Index
- 29
- Resource Index · Lower
- 29:1
- large classes for Michigan
- 63.3%
- free-lunch eligible
Swan Valley Adult and Alternative Education has class sizes larger than 96% of Michigan schools. Computed live against every Michigan school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Swan Valley Adult and Alternative Education ranks #3 of 9 high schools in Saginaw, MI.
School address
District: Swan Valley School District · Michigan
NCES ID 263341001910 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
1.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
29:1
vs 17.5:1 Michigan avg
+66% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
63.3%
vs 54.3% Michigan avg
+17% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Swan Valley Adult and Alternative Education compares with Michigan and U.S. medians
What stands out at Swan Valley Adult and Alternative Education
Swan Valley Adult and Alternative Education is a higher-need, small high school in Saginaw, Michigan, enrolling 29 students.
Class loads run heavy: 29:1 is larger than about 96% of Michigan schools and 66% 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 63.3% of students eligible for free meals.
This is a small campus: fewer students than 95% of Michigan schools, with 29 enrolled.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 3,375 scored Michigan schools.
Against 67 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #35.
Its student body is led by White (59%) and Hispanic or Latino (21%), more mixed than most schools in the state (diversity index 59/100).
No Advanced Placement courses are reported for this campus in the federal data.
10.3% of students were chronically absent in the 2021-22 collection, in line with the post-pandemic national range.
The surrounding Swan Valley School District spends $10,390 per pupil, 23% below the Michigan average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
Swan Valley School District also operates Swan Valley High School (504 students) and Shields Elementary School (447 students) alongside Swan Valley Adult and Alternative Education.
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 Swan Valley Adult and Alternative Education compares
Swan Valley Adult and Alternative Education on the metrics families compare, against Michigan and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Michigan | Michigan avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 29:1 | ▲ 66% | 17.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 63.3% | ▲ 17% | 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
29:1
Leaner classes than 2% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
29
Bigger than 4% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
63.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 17% 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
29:1
students per teacher
- 66% 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
10.3%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 10-15% range, above the pre-pandemic national baseline but within the broader post-pandemic picture.
Funding equity
$10,390
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
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.
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 58.6%
Hispanic or Latino 20.7%
African American 10.3%
Two or More 10.3%
Largest group: White at 58.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 59.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 59.3, Swan Valley Adult and Alternative Education is more mixed than the Michigan school average of 36.2.
Programs
AP program Not offered
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Swan Valley School District, which includes Swan Valley Adult and Alternative Education.
$10,390
Per student
-23%
vs Michigan
Avg $13,507
-37%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 25.0%
State 68.6%
Federal 6.4%
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 Swan Valley Adult and Alternative Education Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Swan Valley High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Shields Elementary School | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Swan Valley Middle School | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Robert B Havens Elem School | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Swan Valley Adult and Alternative Education's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 504
- Students per teacher
- 18:1
- Resource Index
- 18/100
- Enrollment
- 447
- Students per teacher
- 18.6:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
- Enrollment
- 408
- Students per teacher
- 18.5:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
- Enrollment
- 390
- Students per teacher
- 18.6:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
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 (~29 students)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Swan Valley Adult and Alternative Education
How many students attend Swan Valley Adult and Alternative Education?
Swan Valley Adult and Alternative Education has 29 students enrolled. It is a high school in Saginaw, MI.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Swan Valley Adult and Alternative Education?
The student-teacher ratio at Swan Valley Adult and Alternative Education is 29:1, which is 66% higher than the Michigan average of 17.5:1 and 85% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Swan Valley Adult and Alternative Education?
63.3% of students at Swan Valley Adult and Alternative Education are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Michigan average of 54.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Swan Valley Adult and Alternative Education?
The largest demographic group at Swan Valley Adult and Alternative Education is White at 58.6% of enrollment, in Saginaw, MI. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 59.3/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Swan Valley Adult and Alternative Education?
Swan Valley Adult and Alternative Education has a Resource Investment Index of 29/100 (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 Swan Valley Adult and Alternative Education rank among high schools in Saginaw?
By Resource Investment Index, Swan Valley Adult and Alternative Education ranks #3 of 9 high schools in Saginaw, 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 Saginaw on the city page.
Is Swan Valley Adult and Alternative Education a good school?
Swan Valley Adult and Alternative Education earns 29/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 96% of Michigan schools. It is also one of the smallest schools in Michigan. 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 Swan Valley School District?
Besides Swan Valley Adult and Alternative Education, Swan Valley School District also operates Swan Valley High School (504 students), Shields Elementary School (447 students), and Swan Valley Middle School (408 students). See the Swan Valley School District district page for the complete list.
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