For the 2025 school year, there are 351 alternative public high schools serving 38,122 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 17% (versus the Michigan public high school average of 30%), and reading proficiency score of 30% (versus the 48% statewide average).
Michigan alternative public high school have a Graduation Rate of 42%, which is less than the Michigan average of 82%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Innovation Academy, with ≥95% 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 36% (majority Black).
Best Alternative Public High Schools in Michigan (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Gull Lake Virtual Partnership
Alternative School
(Math: 40-49% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
315 Hutchinson Rd
Richland, MI 49083
(269) 548-3430
Richland, MI 49083
(269) 548-3430
Grades: K-12
| 373 students
Rank: #2 - 102. - 10.
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
| 21 students
Rank: #2 - 102. - 10.
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
| 12 students
Rank: #2 - 102. - 10.
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
| 25 students
Rank: #2 - 102. - 10.
Dearborn Heights Virtual Academy
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
20629 Annapolis St
Dearborn Heights, MI 48125
(313) 203-1000
Dearborn Heights, MI 48125
(313) 203-1000
Grades: 9-12
| 55 students
Rank: #2 - 102. - 10.
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
| 38 students
Rank: #2 - 102. - 10.
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
| 21 students
Rank: #2 - 102. - 10.
Pathfinders Alternative Education
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
501 N Paul St
Dowagiac, MI 49047
(269) 782-4471
Dowagiac, MI 49047
(269) 782-4471
Grades: 6-12
| 50 students
Rank: #2 - 102. - 10.
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 St
Onaway, MI 49765
(989) 733-6708
Onaway, MI 49765
(989) 733-6708
Grades: 9-12
| 18 students
Rank: #2 - 102. - 10.
Saginaw County Juvenile Center
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
3360 Hospital Rd
Saginaw, MI 48603
(989) 399-7461
Saginaw, MI 48603
(989) 399-7461
Grades: 4-12
| 17 students
Rank: #1111.
Grand Rapids Learning Center
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: ≥50% )
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
435 Fulton St E
Grand Rapids, MI 49503
(616) 819-2010
Grand Rapids, MI 49503
(616) 819-2010
Grades: 9-12
| 30 students
Rank: #12 - 1412. - 14.
Northview Next Learning Center
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: ≥50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
5365 Plainfield Ave Ne
Grand Rapids, MI 49525
(616) 361-7396
Grand Rapids, MI 49525
(616) 361-7396
Grades: 9-12
| 101 students
Rank: #12 - 1412. - 14.
Traverse City High School
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: ≥50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
3962 3 Mile Rd N
Traverse City, MI 49686
(231) 933-5860
Traverse City, MI 49686
(231) 933-5860
Grades: 9-12
| 149 students
Rank: #12 - 1412. - 14.
Virtual Learning Academyof St Clair County
Alternative School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: <50% | Reading: ≥50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
499 Range Rd
Marysville, MI 48040
(810) 455-4480
Marysville, MI 48040
(810) 455-4480
Grades: 6-12
| 140 students
Rank: #15 - 2915. - 29.
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
| 64 students
Rank: #15 - 2915. - 29.
Carsonvilleport Sanilac Learning Center
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
100 N Goetze Rd
Carsonville, MI 48419
(810) 657-9393
Carsonville, MI 48419
(810) 657-9393
Grades: 6-12
| 54 students
Rank: #15 - 2915. - 29.
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
| 34 students
Rank: #15 - 2915. - 29.
Compass Pointe
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
6319 County Line Rd
Fair Haven, MI 48023
(586) 648-2525
Fair Haven, MI 48023
(586) 648-2525
Grades: 9-12
| 15 students
Rank: #15 - 2915. - 29.
Covenant High School East
Alternative School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
9100 Gratiot Ave
Detroit, MI 48213
(313) 267-4315
Detroit, MI 48213
(313) 267-4315
Grades: 9-12
| 180 students
Rank: #15 - 2915. - 29.
Fennville Alternative High School
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
5 Memorial Dr
Fennville, MI 49408
(269) 722-3580
Fennville, MI 49408
(269) 722-3580
Grades: 9-12
| 43 students
Rank: #15 - 2915. - 29.
Fruitport Alternative High School
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
3255 Pontaluna Rd
Fruitport, MI 49415
(231) 865-3101
Fruitport, MI 49415
(231) 865-3101
Grades: 9-12
| 18 students
Rank: #15 - 2915. - 29.
Gull Lake Gateway Academy
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
10100 E D Ave
Richland, MI 49083
(269) 548-3422
Richland, MI 49083
(269) 548-3422
Grades: 9-12
| 35 students
Rank: #15 - 2915. - 29.
Hartford Alternative Education
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
115 School St
Hartford, MI 49057
(269) 621-7143
Hartford, MI 49057
(269) 621-7143
Grades: 6-12
| 121 students
Rank: #15 - 2915. - 29.
Ishpemingnegauneenice Comm Educational Division
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
325 S Pine St
Negaunee, MI 49866
(906) 475-4173
Negaunee, MI 49866
(906) 475-4173
Grades: 7-12
| 19 students
Rank: #15 - 2915. - 29.
Kalamazoo Covenant Academy
Alternative School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
400 W Crosstown Pkwy
Kalamazoo, MI 49001
(269) 888-2700
Kalamazoo, MI 49001
(269) 888-2700
Grades: 9-12
| 135 students
Rank: #15 - 2915. - 29.
Madison Preparatory High School
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
915 E 11 Mile Rd
Madison Heights, MI 48071
(248) 543-5465
Madison Heights, MI 48071
(248) 543-5465
Grades: 9-12
| 6 students
Rank: #15 - 2915. - 29.
Oxford Crossroads Day School
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
810 James Hunt Dr
Oxford, MI 48371
(248) 969-1812
Oxford, MI 48371
(248) 969-1812
Grades: K-12
| 33 students
Rank: #15 - 2915. - 29.
Spring Lake Alternative Education
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
14707 Leonard Rd
Spring Lake, MI 49456
(616) 847-7587
Spring Lake, MI 49456
(616) 847-7587
Grades: 9-12
| 15 students
Rank: #15 - 2915. - 29.
Westwood North Academy
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
25824 Michigan Ave
Inkster, MI 48141
(313) 565-0400
Inkster, MI 48141
(313) 565-0400
Grades: 7-12
| 49 students
Rank: #30 - 4130. - 41.
Blended Learning Academies Credit Recovery High School Liv
Alternative School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
30218 Plymouth Rd
Livonia, MI 48150
(248) 425-5868
Livonia, MI 48150
(248) 425-5868
Grades: 9-12
| 27 students
Rank: #30 - 4130. - 41.
Chesaning Union Schools Alternative Education
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
850 N 4th St
Chesaning, MI 48616
(989) 845-2040
Chesaning, MI 48616
(989) 845-2040
Grades: 9-12
| 30 students
Rank: #30 - 4130. - 41.
Lighthouse North Campus
Alternative School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1260 Ekhart St Ne
Grand Rapids, MI 49503
(616) 965-9700
Grand Rapids, MI 49503
(616) 965-9700
Grades: 3-12
| 67 students
Rank: #30 - 4130. - 41.
Link Learning Belding
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
9057 Belding Road 2
Belding, MI 48809
(616) 244-3547
Belding, MI 48809
(616) 244-3547
Grades: 9-12
| 85 students
Rank: #30 - 4130. - 41.
Link Learning Howard Citytri County
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
412 E Edgerton St
Howard City, MI 49329
(616) 244-3547
Howard City, MI 49329
(616) 244-3547
Grades: 9-12
| 79 students
Rank: #30 - 4130. - 41.
Link Learning Lakeview
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
9720 N Greenville Rd
Lakeview, MI 48850
(616) 244-3547
Lakeview, MI 48850
(616) 244-3547
Grades: 9-12
| 80 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?
351 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 36% (majority Black).
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