Gladwin High School is a public high school located at 1400 N Spring St in Gladwin, Michigan. It is the only high school in the Gladwin Community Schools district.
Serving 23 students in grades 9-12, Gladwin Community 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 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was <50% (which was higher than the Michigan state average of 35%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was <50% (which was higher than the Michigan state average of 45%).
Minority enrollment was 4% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which was lower than the Michigan state average of 37% (majority Black).
Top Rankings
Gladwin Community Alternative High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Michigan for:
Category
Attribute
Math Proficiency
School Overview
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
23 students
Total Classroom Teachers (23-24)
2 teachers
School Rankings
Overall Testing Rank
#810 out of 3025 schools
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
<50%
35%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
<50%
45%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
<50%
38%
Student-Teacher Ratio
n/a
16:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
4%
Hispanic
4%
9%
Black
n/a
18%
White
96%
63%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
≥80%
81%
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)100%
33.3%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
78%
45%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (22-23)
4%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
Colors
White, Royal blue
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Gladwin Community Alternative High School's ranking?
Gladwin Community Alternative High School is ranked #810 out of 3,025 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in Michigan.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
<50% 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 Gladwin Community Alternative High School?
The graduation rate of Gladwin Community Alternative High School is 80%, which is lower than the Michigan state average of 81%.
How many students attend Gladwin Community Alternative High School?
23 students attend Gladwin Community Alternative High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
96% of Gladwin Community Alternative High School students are White, and 4% of students are Hispanic.
What grades does Gladwin Community Alternative High School offer ?
Gladwin Community Alternative High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Gladwin Community Alternative High School part of?
Gladwin Community Alternative High School is part of Gladwin Community Schools.
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