Fennville High School is a four-year comprehensive public high school serving students in grades nine through twelve from Fennville, Michigan, United States, as part of the Fennville Public Schools.
Serving 43 students in grades 9-12, Fennville Alternative High School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Michigan for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is <50% (which is higher than the Michigan state average of 36%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is <50% (which is higher than the Michigan state average of 48%).
The student:teacher ratio of 43:1 is higher than the Michigan state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 42% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Michigan state average of 37% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- School Type: Alternative school
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 43 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 43:1
- Minority Enrollment: 42%
- Graduation Rate: <50% (Btm 50% in MI)
- Math Proficiency: <50% (Top 1%)
- Reading Proficiency: <50% (Top 1%)
- Science Proficiency: <50% (Top 1%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Fennville Alternative High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Michigan for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Community Size
School Overview
Fennville Alternative High School's student population of 43 students has grown by 207% over five school years.
The teacher population of 1 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
43 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
1 teacher
Colors
Black, Orange
School Rankings
The diversity score of Fennville Alternative High School is 0.55, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.56. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)<50%
36%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)<50%
48%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)<50%
23%
Student : Teacher Ratio
43:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
4%
Hispanic
33%
9%
Black
2%
18%
White
58%
63%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
7%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
<50%
81%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
72%
50%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
<50% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 36% MI state average), while <50% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 48% MI state average).
What is the graduation rate of Fennville Alternative High School?
The graduation rate of Fennville Alternative High School is 50%, which is lower than the Michigan state average of 81%.
How many students attend Fennville Alternative High School?
43 students attend Fennville Alternative High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
58% of Fennville Alternative High School students are White, 33% of students are Hispanic, 7% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Fennville Alternative High School?
Fennville Alternative High School has a student ration of 43:1, which is higher than the Michigan state average of 17:1.
What grades does Fennville Alternative High School offer ?
Fennville Alternative High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Fennville Alternative High School part of?
Fennville Alternative High School is part of Fennville School District.
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