For the 2024 school year, there are 344 alternative public high schools serving 34,362 students in Michigan.
The top ranked alternative public high schools in Michigan are Gull Lake Virtual Partnership, Algonac Alternative Education and Calhoun County Juvenile Home. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Michigan alternative public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 29% (versus the Michigan public high school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 38% (versus the 53% statewide average).
Michigan alternative public high school have a Graduation Rate of 40%, which is less than the Michigan average of 84%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Harper Academy, with ≥90% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Michigan or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 44% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Michigan public high school average of 34% (majority Black).
Best Alternative Public High Schools in Michigan (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(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
| 303 students
Rank: #2 - 122. - 12.
Algonac Alternative Education
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
9541 Phelps Rd
Algonac, MI 48001
(810) 794-4911
Algonac, MI 48001
(810) 794-4911
Grades: 7-12
| 25 students
Rank: #2 - 122. - 12.
Calhoun County Juvenile Home
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
14555 18 12 Mile Rd
Marshall, MI 49068
(269) 789-3507
Marshall, MI 49068
(269) 789-3507
Grades: 4-12
| 15 students
Rank: #2 - 122. - 12.
Career Preparation
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
41500 Gardenbrook Rd
Novi, MI 48375
(248) 449-1717
Novi, MI 48375
(248) 449-1717
Grades: 9-12
| 34 students
Rank: #2 - 122. - 12.
Dearborn Heights Virtual Academy
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
20629 Annapolis
Dearborn Heights, MI 48125
(313) 203-1000
Dearborn Heights, MI 48125
(313) 203-1000
Grades: 9-12
| 17 students
Rank: #2 - 122. - 12.
Grant Learning Center
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
331 E State Rd
Grant, MI 49327
(231) 834-5622
Grant, MI 49327
(231) 834-5622
Grades: 7-12
| 64 students
Rank: #2 - 122. - 12.
Houghton Lake Community Education
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
179 Cloverleaf Ln
Houghton Lake, MI 48629
(989) 422-6161
Houghton Lake, MI 48629
(989) 422-6161
Grades: 7-12
| 74 students
Rank: #2 - 122. - 12.
Maple Valley Pathways High School
Alternative School
Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
11090 Nashville Hwy
Vermontville, MI 49096
(517) 852-9699
Vermontville, MI 49096
(517) 852-9699
Grades: 9-12
| 11 students
Rank: #2 - 122. - 12.
Pathfinders Alternative Ed
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
501 North Paul St
Dowagiac, MI 49047
(269) 782-4471
Dowagiac, MI 49047
(269) 782-4471
Grades: 9-12
| 46 students
Rank: #2 - 122. - 12.
Presque Isle Academy
Alternative School
Magnet School
Charter School
Magnet School
Charter School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
20830 Cedar Street
Onaway, MI 49765
(989) 733-6708
Onaway, MI 49765
(989) 733-6708
Grades: 9-12
| 30 students
Rank: #2 - 122. - 12.
Saginaw County Juvenile Center
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
3360 Hospital Rd
Saginaw, MI 48603
(989) 799-2821
Saginaw, MI 48603
(989) 799-2821
Grades: 4-12
| 15 students
Rank: #2 - 122. - 12.
Vandercook Lake Virtual Academy
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1000 East Golf Ave
Jackson, MI 49203
(517) 782-9044
Jackson, MI 49203
(517) 782-9044
Grades: 1-12
| 61 students
Rank: #13 - 1713. - 17.
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
| 51 students
Rank: #13 - 1713. - 17.
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: #13 - 1713. - 17.
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
| 234 students
Rank: #13 - 1713. - 17.
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
| 183 students
Rank: #13 - 1713. - 17.
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
| 143 students
Rank: #18 - 11318. - 113.
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
| 66 students
Rank: #18 - 11318. - 113.
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
| 100 students
Rank: #18 - 11318. - 113.
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
| 29 students
Rank: #18 - 11318. - 113.
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: 6-12
| 232 students
Rank: #18 - 11318. - 113.
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
| 55 students
Rank: #18 - 11318. - 113.
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
| 158 students
Rank: #18 - 11318. - 113.
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
| 155 students
Rank: #18 - 11318. - 113.
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
| 84 students
Rank: #18 - 11318. - 113.
Ca Alternative Edatlantis
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
| 80 students
Rank: #18 - 11318. - 113.
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
| 148 students
Rank: #18 - 11318. - 113.
Capac Virtual Education Program
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
541 N Glassford Street
Capac, MI 48014
(810) 395-3792
Capac, MI 48014
(810) 395-3792
Grades: K-12
| 98 students
Rank: #18 - 11318. - 113.
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
| 21 students
Rank: #18 - 11318. - 113.
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
| 48 students
Rank: #18 - 11318. - 113.
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: #18 - 11318. - 113.
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: PK-12
| 112 students
Rank: #18 - 11318. - 113.
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
| 91 students
Rank: #18 - 11318. - 113.
Charlotte Public Schools Project Success
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
| 32 students
Rank: #18 - 11318. - 113.
Chesaning Union Schools Alternative Education
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
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Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked alternative public high schools in Michigan?
The top ranked alternative public high schools in Michigan include Gull Lake Virtual Partnership, Algonac Alternative Education and Calhoun County Juvenile Home.
How many alternative public high schools are located in Michigan?
344 alternative public high schools are located in Michigan.
What is the racial composition of students in Michigan?
Michigan alternative public high schools minority enrollment is 44% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Michigan public high schools average of 34% (majority Black).
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