For the 2023 school year, there are 355 alternative public schools serving 34,614 students in Michigan.
The top ranked alternative public schools in Michigan are Gull Lake Virtual Partnership, Grand Rapids Learning Center and Maurice Spear Campus. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Michigan alternative public schools have an average math proficiency score of 29% (versus the Michigan public school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 38% (versus the 48% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 43% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Michigan public school average of 35% (majority Black).
Best Michigan Alternative Public Schools (2023)
School (Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Gull Lake Virtual Partnership
Alternative School
Math: 40-44% | Reading: 60-64%
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
315 Hutchinson Rd
Richland, MI 49083
(269) 548-3430
Richland, MI 49083
(269) 548-3430
Grades: K-12
| 477 students
Rank: #2 - 62. - 6.
Grand Rapids Learning Center
Alternative School
Math: <50% | Reading: ≥50%
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
435 Fulton St E, Sneden Hall 1
Grand Rapids, MI 49503
(616) 819-2010
Grand Rapids, MI 49503
(616) 819-2010
Grades: 9-12
| 46 students
Rank: #2 - 62. - 6.
Maurice Spear Campus
Alternative School
Math: <50% | Reading: ≥50%
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
2910 Airport Rd
Adrian, MI 49221
(517) 263-5021
Adrian, MI 49221
(517) 263-5021
Grades: 4-12
| 32 students
Rank: #2 - 62. - 6.
Riverview Virtual Academy
Alternative School
Math: <50% | Reading: ≥50%
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
13249 Pennsylvania Rd
Riverview, MI 48193
(734) 285-1693
Riverview, MI 48193
(734) 285-1693
Grades: K-12
| 95 students
Rank: #2 - 62. - 6.
Way Michigan
Alternative School
Charter School
Charter School
Math: <50% | Reading: ≥50%
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
407 E Fort St, Ste 201
Detroit, MI 48226
(734) 494-2106
Detroit, MI 48226
(734) 494-2106
Grades: 6-12
| 191 students
Rank: #2 - 62. - 6.
Way Niles
Alternative School
Math: <50% | Reading: ≥50%
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1 Tyler St
Niles, MI 49120
(269) 633-0736
Niles, MI 49120
(269) 633-0736
Grades: 6-12
| 127 students
Rank: #7 - 1067. - 106.
54th Street Academy
Alternative School
Math: <50% | Reading: <50%
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
173 54th St Sw
Grand Rapids, MI 49548
(616) 531-7433
Grand Rapids, MI 49548
(616) 531-7433
Grades: 9-12
| 64 students
Rank: #7 - 1067. - 106.
Academic And Career Education Academy
Alternative School
Charter School
Charter School
Math: <50% | Reading: <50%
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
884 East Isabella Rd
Midland, MI 48640
(989) 631-5202
Midland, MI 48640
(989) 631-5202
Grades: 9-12
| 81 students
Rank: #7 - 1067. - 106.
Adrian Community High School
Alternative School
Math: <50% | Reading: <50%
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
801 E Maumee St
Adrian, MI 49221
(517) 263-1332
Adrian, MI 49221
(517) 263-1332
Grades: 9-12
| 33 students
Rank: #7 - 1067. - 106.
Asher School
Alternative School
Math: <50% | Reading: <50%
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
14101 Leroy St
Southgate, MI 48195
(734) 246-4633
Southgate, MI 48195
(734) 246-4633
Grades: 9-12
| 142 students
Rank: #7 - 1067. - 106.
Atherton Vern Van Y Educational Center
Alternative School
Math: <50% | Reading: <50%
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
2400 Clarice Ave
Burton, MI 48519
(810) 591-0850
Burton, MI 48519
(810) 591-0850
Grades: PK-12
| 52 students
Rank: #7 - 1067. - 106.
Barclay Hills Education Center
Alternative School
Math: <50% | Reading: <50%
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1125 East Mosel Ave
Kalamazoo, MI 49004
(269) 488-1470
Kalamazoo, MI 49004
(269) 488-1470
Grades: 6-12
| 35 students
Rank: #7 - 1067. - 106.
Battle Creek Area Learning Center
Alternative School
Charter School
Charter School
Math: <50% | Reading: <50%
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
765 Upton Ave
Battle Creek, MI 49037
(269) 565-2460
Battle Creek, MI 49037
(269) 565-2460
Grades: 9-12
| 143 students
Rank: #7 - 1067. - 106.
Bay City Eastern High School
Alternative School
Magnet School
Magnet School
Math: <50% | Reading: <50%
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
201 Woodside Ln
Bay City, MI 48708
(989) 895-5550
Bay City, MI 48708
(989) 895-5550
Grades: 9-12
| 164 students
Rank: #7 - 1067. - 106.
Bendlecarmanainsworth Alternative Education High School
Alternative School
Math: <50% | Reading: <50%
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
G3493 Beveridge Rd
Flint, MI 48532
(810) 591-8220
Flint, MI 48532
(810) 591-8220
Grades: 7-12
| 94 students
Rank: #7 - 1067. - 106.
Brandywine Innovation Academy
Alternative School
Math: <50% | Reading: <50%
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1830 S 3rd St
Niles, MI 49120
(269) 683-8805
Niles, MI 49120
(269) 683-8805
Grades: 6-12
| 91 students
Rank: #7 - 1067. - 106.
Cadillac Innovation High School
Alternative School
Math: <50% | Reading: <50%
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
221 Granite St
Cadillac, MI 49601
(231) 876-5900
Cadillac, MI 49601
(231) 876-5900
Grades: 9-12
| 122 students
Rank: #7 - 1067. - 106.
Capac Virtual Education Program
Alternative School
Math: <50% | Reading: <50%
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
541 N Glassford Street
Capac, MI 48014
(810) 395-3808
Capac, MI 48014
(810) 395-3808
Grades: K-12
| 36 students
Rank: #7 - 1067. - 106.
Caps Academy
Alternative School
Magnet School
Magnet School
Math: <50% | Reading: <50%
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
198 East St
Coopersville, MI 49404
(616) 997-3205
Coopersville, MI 49404
(616) 997-3205
Grades: 9-12
| 20 students
Rank: #7 - 1067. - 106.
Carsonvilleport Sanilac Learning Center
Alternative School
Math: <50% | Reading: <50%
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
100 North Goetze Rd
Carsonville, MI 48419
(810) 657-9393
Carsonville, MI 48419
(810) 657-9393
Grades: 6-12
| 36 students
Rank: #7 - 1067. - 106.
Casman Alternative Academy
Alternative School
Magnet School
Charter School
Magnet School
Charter School
Math: <50% | Reading: <50%
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
225 9th St
Manistee, MI 49660
(231) 723-4981
Manistee, MI 49660
(231) 723-4981
Grades: 7-12
| 65 students
Rank: #7 - 1067. - 106.
Cedar Street Community And Family Center
Alternative School
Math: <50% | Reading: <50%
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
555 Cedar St
Paw Paw, MI 49079
(269) 415-5700
Paw Paw, MI 49079
(269) 415-5700
Grades: 8-12
| 55 students
Rank: #7 - 1067. - 106.
Central High School
Alternative School
Math: <50% | Reading: <50%
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
106 South 6th St
Grand Haven, MI 49417
(616) 850-6800
Grand Haven, MI 49417
(616) 850-6800
Grades: 9-12
| 87 students
Rank: #7 - 1067. - 106.
Charlotte Public Schools Project Success Elementary School
Alternative School
Magnet School
Magnet School
Math: <50% | Reading: <50%
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
378 State St
Charlotte, MI 48813
(517) 541-5600
Charlotte, MI 48813
(517) 541-5600
Grades: 9-12
| 25 students
Rank: #7 - 1067. - 106.
Chesaning Union Schools Alternative Education Elementary School
Alternative School
Math: <50% | Reading: <50%
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
850 North 4th St
Chesaning, MI 48616
(989) 845-2040
Chesaning, MI 48616
(989) 845-2040
Grades: 9-12
| 31 students
Rank: #7 - 1067. - 106.
Churchill Community Ed Center
Alternative School
Math: <50% | Reading: <50%
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
707 Girard Ave
Royal Oak, MI 48073
(248) 588-5050
Royal Oak, MI 48073
(248) 588-5050
Grades: 9-12
| 61 students
Rank: #7 - 1067. - 106.
Clara B Ford Academy Sda
Alternative School
Charter School
Charter School
Math: <50% | Reading: <50%
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
20651 West Warren St
Dearborn Heights, MI 48127
(313) 436-0020
Dearborn Heights, MI 48127
(313) 436-0020
Grades: 5-12
| 92 students
Rank: #7 - 1067. - 106.
Clare Pioneer High School
Alternative School
Math: <50% | Reading: <50%
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
670 Ann Arbor Trl
Clare, MI 48617
(989) 386-3067
Clare, MI 48617
(989) 386-3067
Grades: 9-12
| 35 students
Rank: #7 - 1067. - 106.
Columbia Alternative Education
Alternative School
Math: <50% | Reading: <50%
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
4460 North Lake Rd
Clarklake, MI 49234
(517) 529-9400
Clarklake, MI 49234
(517) 529-9400
Grades: 6-12
| 77 students
Rank: #7 - 1067. - 106.
Compass Pointe
Alternative School
Math: <50% | Reading: <50%
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
51518 Industrial Dr Ste H
New Baltimore, MI 48047
(586) 725-2205
New Baltimore, MI 48047
(586) 725-2205
Grades: K-12
| 59 students
Rank: #7 - 1067. - 106.
Comstock Park Flex Academy
Alternative School
Magnet School
Magnet School
Math: <50% | Reading: <50%
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
150 6 Mile Rd Ne
Comstock Park, MI 49321
(616) 254-5016
Comstock Park, MI 49321
(616) 254-5016
Grades: 9-12
| 36 students
Rank: #7 - 1067. - 106.
Consolidated Community School Services
Alternative School
Math: <50% | Reading: <50%
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
4900 West Davis Ct
Kincheloe, MI 49788
(906) 495-7305
Kincheloe, MI 49788
(906) 495-7305
Grades: 5-12
| 71 students
Rank: #7 - 1067. - 106.
Constantine Alternative Education
Alternative School
Math: <50% | Reading: <50%
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
300 Peachtree St
Constantine, MI 49042
(269) 435-9030
Constantine, MI 49042
(269) 435-9030
Grades: 6-12
| 63 students
Rank: #7 - 1067. - 106.
Continuing Education Center
Alternative School
Math: <50% | Reading: <50%
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
22280 East Price Dr
Clinton Township, MI 48035
(586) 790-2756
Clinton Township, MI 48035
(586) 790-2756
Grades: K-12
| 159 students
Rank: #7 - 1067. - 106.
Covenant House Academy Detroit East Site
Alternative School
Charter School
Charter School
Math: <50% | Reading: <50%
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
9100 Gratiot Ave, Suite 101
Detroit, MI 48213
(313) 267-4315
Detroit, MI 48213
(313) 267-4315
Grades: 9-12
| 160 students
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Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked alternative public schools in Michigan?
The top ranked alternative public schools in Michigan include Gull Lake Virtual Partnership, Grand Rapids Learning Center and Maurice Spear Campus.
How many alternative public schools are located in Michigan?
355 alternative public schools are located in Michigan.
What is the racial composition of students in Michigan?
Michigan alternative public schools minority enrollment is 43% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Michigan public schools average of 35% (majority Black).
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