Decatur Alternative Choice School serves 22 students in grades 9-12.
The student:teacher ratio of 22:1 was higher than the Michigan state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment was 36% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which was lower than the Michigan state average of 37% (majority Black and Hispanic).
School Overview
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
22 students
Total Classroom Teachers
1 teacher
School Rankings
Student : Teacher Ratio
22:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
4%
Hispanic
36%
9%
Black
n/a
18%
White
64%
63%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
86%
50%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (06-07)
4%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
How many students attend Decatur Alternative Choice School?
22 students attend Decatur Alternative Choice School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
64% of Decatur Alternative Choice School students are White, and 36% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Decatur Alternative Choice School?
Decatur Alternative Choice School has a student ration of 22:1, which is higher than the Michigan state average of 17:1.
What grades does Decatur Alternative Choice School offer ?
Decatur Alternative Choice School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Decatur Alternative Choice School part of?
Decatur Alternative Choice School is part of Decatur Public Schools School District.
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