Serving 61 students in grades 9-12, Dunes Alternative High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Michigan for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is ≤20% (which is lower than the Michigan state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is ≤20% (which is lower than the Michigan state average of 49%).
Minority enrollment is 80% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Michigan state average of 36% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 61 students
- Minority Enrollment: 80%
- Graduation Rate: 60-69% (Btm 50% in MI)
- Math Proficiency: ≤20%
- Reading Proficiency: ≤20%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Dunes Alternative High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Michigan for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
School Overview
Dunes Alternative High School's student population of 61 students has grown by 74% over five school years.
The teacher population of 1 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
61 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
1 teacher
Students by Grade
School Rankings
The diversity score of Dunes Alternative High School is 0.52, 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.
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)≤20%
40%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)≤20%
49%
Student : Teacher Ratio
n/a
17:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
2%
3%
Hispanic
66%
9%
Black
6%
18%
White
20%
64%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
6%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
60-69%
84%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
72%
47%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤20% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% MI state average), while ≤20% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% MI state average).
What is the graduation rate of Dunes Alternative High School?
The graduation rate of Dunes Alternative High School is 60-69%, which is lower than the Michigan state average of 84%.
How many students attend Dunes Alternative High School?
61 students attend Dunes Alternative High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
66% of Dunes Alternative High School students are Hispanic, 20% of students are White, 6% of students are Black, 6% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Asian.
What grades does Dunes Alternative High School offer ?
Dunes Alternative High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Dunes Alternative High School part of?
Dunes Alternative High School is part of West Ottawa Public School District.
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