Serving 81 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 35%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is ≤20% (which is lower than the Michigan state average of 49%).
The student-teacher ratio of 41:1 is higher than the Michigan state level of 16:1.
Minority enrollment is 73% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Michigan state average of 37% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- School Type: Alternative school
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 81 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 41:1
- Minority Enrollment: 73%
- Graduation Rate: 70-74% (Btm 50% in MI)
- Math Proficiency: ≤20% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: ≤20%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education
School Overview
Dunes Alternative High School's student population of 81 students has grown by 72% over five school years.
The teacher population of 2 teachers has grown by 100% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
81 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
2 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
School Rankings
The diversity score of Dunes Alternative High School is 0.61, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.57. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤20%
35%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)≤20%
49%
Student-Teacher Ratio
41:1
16:1
Showing 2015–2025. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
2%
4%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
56%
9%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Black
10%
18%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
White
27%
63%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
5%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Graduation Rate
70-74%
81.8%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 12-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)92.6%
33.3%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
56%
45%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
4%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
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 35% 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 70-74%, which is lower than the Michigan state average of 81.8%.
How many students attend Dunes Alternative High School?
81 students attend Dunes Alternative High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
56% of Dunes Alternative High School students are Hispanic, 27% of students are White, 10% of students are Black, 5% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Dunes Alternative High School?
Dunes Alternative High School has a student ration of 41:1, which is higher than the Michigan state average of 16:1.
What grades does Dunes Alternative High School offer ?
Dunes Alternative High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (No virtual instruction).
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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