Galien Alternative Education School (Closed 2013)

122 East Southeastern St
Galien, MI 49113
(School attendance zone shown in map)
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was <50% (which was lower than the Michigan state average of 80%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was ≥50% (which was lower than the Michigan state average of 80%).

School Overview

Grades Offered
Grades 6-12
Total Students (10-11)
77 students
Total Classroom Teachers
2 teachers

School Rankings

This School
State Level (MI)
(10-11)
<50%
80%
(10-11)
≥50%
80%
Student-Teacher Ratio
n/a
17:1
American Indian
(10-11)
n/a
1%
Asian
(10-11)
n/a
3%
Hispanic
(10-11)
n/a
6%
Black
(10-11)
4%
19%
White
(10-11)
94%
70%
Hawaiian
(10-11)
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
(10-11)
2%
1%
n/a
(11-12)
<50%
82%
Eligible for Free Lunch (10-11)
40%
41%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (10-11)
3%
5%
School District Name
Galien Township School District
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?
<50% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 80% MI state average), while ≥50% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 80% MI state average).
What is the graduation rate of Galien Alternative Education School?
The graduation rate of Galien Alternative Education School is 50%, which is lower than the Michigan state average of 82%.
How many students attend Galien Alternative Education School?
77 students attend Galien Alternative Education School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
94% of Galien Alternative Education School students are White, 4% of students are Black, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What grades does Galien Alternative Education School offer ?
Galien Alternative Education School offers enrollment in grades 6-12
What school district is Galien Alternative Education School part of?
Galien Alternative Education School is part of Galien Township School District.

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