Decatur Alternative Choice School (Closed 2009)

312 School Street
Decatur, MI 49045
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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 equal to the Michigan state average of 36% (majority Black and Hispanic).

School Overview

Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
22 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
1 teacher
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Students by Grade
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School Rankings

Definition of Terms 2008-2009 School Year Data
This School
State Level (MI)
Student : Teacher Ratio
22:1
17:1
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American Indian
n/a
1%
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Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
36%
9%
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Black
n/a
18%
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White
64%
64%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
5%
All Ethnic Groups
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0.47
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Eligible for Free Lunch
86%
47%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch (06-07)
4%
6%
This chart display the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Decatur Alternative Choice School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Michigan by year, with the latest 2006-07 school year data.
Source: 2008-2009 (latest school year available) 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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