Serving 39 students in grades 8-12, Farwell Timberland 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 <50% (which is higher than the Michigan state average of 45%).
The student-teacher ratio of 20:1 is higher than the Michigan state level of 16:1.
Minority enrollment is 5% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Michigan state average of 37% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- School Type: Alternative school
- Grades: 8-12
- Enrollment: 39 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 20:1
- Minority Enrollment: 5%
- Graduation Rate: 21-39% (Btm 50% in MI)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: ≤20% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: <50% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: <50% (Top 1%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education
School Overview
Farwell Timberland Alternative High School's student population of 39 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 2 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 8-12
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
39 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
2 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Rankings
Farwell Timberland Alternative High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 3,025 schools in Michigan (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Farwell Timberland Alternative High School is 0.10, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.57. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1665 out of 3025 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤20%
35%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
<50%
45%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)<50%
23%
Student-Teacher Ratio
20:1
16:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
3%
9%
Showing 2014–2025. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓
Black
2%
18%
White
95%
63%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2015–2025. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓
Graduation Rate
21-39%
81.8%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)82.1%
33.3%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
74%
45%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
4%
Showing 2009–2025. Full 19-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 is Farwell Timberland Alternative High School's ranking?
Farwell Timberland Alternative High School is ranked #1665 out of 3,025 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Michigan.
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 <50% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% MI state average).
What is the graduation rate of Farwell Timberland Alternative High School?
The graduation rate of Farwell Timberland Alternative High School is 21-39%, which is lower than the Michigan state average of 81.8%.
How many students attend Farwell Timberland Alternative High School?
39 students attend Farwell Timberland Alternative High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
95% of Farwell Timberland Alternative High School students are White, 3% of students are Hispanic, and 2% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Farwell Timberland Alternative High School?
Farwell Timberland Alternative High School has a student ration of 20:1, which is higher than the Michigan state average of 16:1.
What grades does Farwell Timberland Alternative High School offer ?
Farwell Timberland Alternative High School offers enrollment in grades 8-12 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Farwell Timberland Alternative High School part of?
Farwell Timberland Alternative High School is part of Farwell Area Schools.
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