Fruitport Alternative High School

3255 Pontaluna Rd
Fruitport, MI 49415
(School attendance zone shown in map)
8/
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Top 30%
Serving 17 students in grades 9-12, Fruitport Alternative High School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Michigan for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%) .
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is <50% (which is higher than the Michigan state average of 36%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is <50% (which is higher than the Michigan state average of 48%).
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is equal to the Michigan state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 12% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is lower than the Michigan state average of 36% (majority Black).

Quick Stats (2024)

  • School Type: Alternative school
  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 17 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 12%
  • : <50% (Btm 50% in MI)
  • : Top 30%
  • : <50% (Top 20%)
  • : <50% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Fruitport Alternative High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Michigan for:

School Overview

Fruitport Alternative High School's student population of 17 students has declined by 39% over five school years.
The teacher population of 1 teachers has declined by 50% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
17 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
1 teacher
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School Rankings

Fruitport Alternative High School ranks within the top 30% of all 2,925 schools in Michigan (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Fruitport Alternative High School is 0.22, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.55. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
This School
State Level (MI)
#758 out of 2925 schools
(Top 30%)
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<50%
36%
This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Fruitport Alternative High School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Michigan by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
<50%
48%
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Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
17:1
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American Indian
6%
1%
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Asian
n/a
3%
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Hispanic
n/a
9%
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Black
n/a
18%
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White
88%
64%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
6%
5%
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All Ethnic Groups
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0.22
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<50%
84%
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Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
76%
47%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch (19-20)
25%
5%
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Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Fruitport Alternative High School's ranking?
Fruitport Alternative High School is ranked #758 out of 2,925 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in Michigan.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
<50% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 36% MI state average), while <50% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 48% MI state average).
What is the graduation rate of Fruitport Alternative High School?
The graduation rate of Fruitport Alternative High School is 50%, which is lower than the Michigan state average of 84%.
How many students attend Fruitport Alternative High School?
17 students attend Fruitport Alternative High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
88% of Fruitport Alternative High School students are White, 6% of students are American Indian, and 6% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Fruitport Alternative High School?
Fruitport Alternative High School has a student ration of 17:1, which is equal to the Michigan state average of 17:1.
What grades does Fruitport Alternative High School offer ?
Fruitport Alternative High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Fruitport Alternative High School part of?
Fruitport Alternative High School is part of Fruitport Community Schools School District.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • School Type: Alternative school
  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 17 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 12%
  • : <50% (Btm 50%)
  • : Top 30%
  • : <50% (Top 20%)
  • : <50% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education

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