- Enrollment
- 1,881
- Students per teacher
- 17.7:1
- Resource Index
- 24/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Sterling Heights, MI
Ucs Alternative Learning Center
Federal NCES profile for Ucs Alternative Learning Center, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 34/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 263447008727
👥 S:T ratio 0
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 51
📋 Attendance 54
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Ucs Alternative Learning Center earns 34/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 95% of Michigan schools.
- 34
- Resource Index · Typical
- 27.2:1
- large classes for Michigan
- 63.8%
- free-lunch eligible
- 245
- students enrolled
Ucs Alternative Learning Center has class sizes larger than 95% of Michigan schools. Computed live against every Michigan school reporting to NCES.
School address
District: Utica Community Schools · Michigan
NCES ID 263447008727 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+62 students YoY
Ucs Alternative Learning Center grew from 196 students in 2022-23 to 258 in 2023-24 (+31.6%).
Teacher FTE held 9.8 → 9.8 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+62 students YoY 263447008727 · Sterling Heights, MI High · SMALL · TRAD
245 enr · 27.2:1 · 63.8% lunch · RII 34
Nearest enrollment peer: Adlai Stevenson High School (1,881 students)
Ucs Alternative Learning Center grew from 196 students in 2022-23 to 258 in 2023-24 (+31.6%). Teacher FTE held 9.8 → 9.8 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Michigan schools → · Find another →
Ucs Alternative Learning Center in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Adlai Stevenso
Adlai Stevenson High School
1,881 students
- Henry Ford Ii
Henry Ford Ii High School
1,663 students
- Eisenhower Hig
Eisenhower High School
1,625 students
- Utica High Sch
Utica High School
1,391 students
- Malow Junior H
Malow Junior High School
1,084 students
- This school 245
Ucs Alternative Learning Center
245 students
What this shows Ucs Alternative Learning Center reports 245 students on the CCD universe file.
How Ucs Alternative Learning Center compares
Ucs Alternative Learning Center 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 | 27.2:1 | ▲ 55% | 17.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 63.8% | ▲ 17% | 54.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 245 | top 69% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
27.2:1
Leaner classes than 3% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
245
Bigger than 25% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
63.8%
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
27.2:1
students per teacher
- 55% above state mean
Top 95% in Michigan - lower ratio than 5% of state schools
Well above 20:1, one of the more stretched staffing loads nationally relative to enrollment.
Engagement
18.4%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$14,295
per pupil, district-wide
- below Michigan avg of $15,012
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 245 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 21 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 8.6 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 6 expulsions.
Student demographics
White 70.2%
African American 14.3%
Hispanic or Latino 7.3%
Two or More 6.1%
Asian 1.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.4%
Largest group: White at 70.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 47.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 47.7, Ucs Alternative Learning Center is more mixed than the Michigan school average of 36.2.
Programs
AP program Not offered
District finance for Utica Community Schools reports $14,295 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Ucs Alternative Learning Center Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Adlai Stevenson High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Henry Ford Ii High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Eisenhower High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Utica High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Malow Junior High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Ucs Alternative Learning Center's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,663
- Students per teacher
- 19.3:1
- Resource Index
- 24/100
- Enrollment
- 1,625
- Students per teacher
- 18.5:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
- Enrollment
- 1,391
- Students per teacher
- 19.3:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
- Enrollment
- 1,084
- Students per teacher
- 23.6:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
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 (~245 students)
Frequently asked questions about Ucs Alternative Learning Center
How many students attend Ucs Alternative Learning Center?
Ucs Alternative Learning Center has 245 students enrolled. It is a high school in Sterling Heights, MI. CCD year-over-year: 196 (2022-23) → 258 (2023-24), up 62.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Ucs Alternative Learning Center?
The student-teacher ratio at Ucs Alternative Learning Center is 27.2:1, which is 55% higher than the Michigan average of 17.5:1 and 73% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Ucs Alternative Learning Center?
63.8% of students at Ucs Alternative Learning Center are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Michigan average of 54.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Ucs Alternative Learning Center?
The largest demographic group at Ucs Alternative Learning Center is White at 70.2% of enrollment, in Sterling Heights, MI.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Ucs Alternative Learning Center?
Ucs Alternative Learning Center has a Resource Investment Index of 34/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
What other schools are in Utica Community Schools?
Besides Ucs Alternative Learning Center, Utica Community Schools also operates Adlai Stevenson High School (1,881 students), Henry Ford Ii High School (1,663 students), and Eisenhower High School (1,625 students). See the Utica Community Schools district page for the complete list.