For the 2024 school year, there are 146 alternative public middle schools serving 16,207 students in Michigan.
The top ranked alternative public middle 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 middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 30% (versus the Michigan public middle school average of 32%), and reading proficiency score of 41% (versus the 48% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 43% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Michigan public middle school average of 41% (majority Black).
Best Alternative Public Middle 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 - 72. - 7.
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 - 72. - 7.
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 - 72. - 7.
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 - 72. - 7.
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 - 72. - 7.
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 - 72. - 7.
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: #8 - 118. - 11.
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: #8 - 118. - 11.
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: #8 - 118. - 11.
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: #8 - 118. - 11.
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: #12 - 5412. - 54.
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: #12 - 5412. - 54.
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: #12 - 5412. - 54.
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: #12 - 5412. - 54.
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: #12 - 5412. - 54.
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: #12 - 5412. - 54.
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: #12 - 5412. - 54.
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: #12 - 5412. - 54.
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: #12 - 5412. - 54.
Clara B Ford 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
| 51 students
Rank: #12 - 5412. - 54.
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
| 91 students
Rank: #12 - 5412. - 54.
Compass Pointe
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
6319 County Line Rd
Fair Haven, MI 48023
(586) 725-2205
Fair Haven, MI 48023
(586) 725-2205
Grades: K-12
| 33 students
Rank: #12 - 5412. - 54.
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
| 76 students
Rank: #12 - 5412. - 54.
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
| 79 students
Rank: #12 - 5412. - 54.
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
| 161 students
Rank: #12 - 5412. - 54.
Eastpointe Virtual Academy
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
15501 Couzens Ave
Eastpointe, MI 48021
(586) 533-3700
Eastpointe, MI 48021
(586) 533-3700
Grades: 6-12
| 102 students
Rank: #12 - 5412. - 54.
Escanaba Student Success Center
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
2525 3rd Avenue South
Escanaba, MI 49829
(906) 233-4985
Escanaba, MI 49829
(906) 233-4985
Grades: 8-12
| 76 students
Rank: #12 - 5412. - 54.
Farmington Central High School
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
30175 Highmeadow Rd
Farmington, MI 48334
(248) 489-3827
Farmington, MI 48334
(248) 489-3827
Grades: 8-12
| 147 students
Rank: #12 - 5412. - 54.
Farwell Timberland Alternative High School
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
2655 W Ludington Dr
Farwell, MI 48622
(989) 588-7219
Farwell, MI 48622
(989) 588-7219
Grades: 8-12
| 47 students
Rank: #12 - 5412. - 54.
Fitzgerald Virtual Academy
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
23200 Ryan Rd
Warren, MI 48091
(586) 757-7070
Warren, MI 48091
(586) 757-7070
Grades: K-12
| 131 students
Rank: #12 - 5412. - 54.
Harper Woods Virtual Academy
Alternative School
Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
19872 Kelly Rd
Harper Woods, MI 48225
(800) 297-2119
Harper Woods, MI 48225
(800) 297-2119
Grades: K-12
| 557 students
Rank: #12 - 5412. - 54.
Hartford Alternative Education
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
115 School Street
Hartford, MI 49057
(269) 621-7005
Hartford, MI 49057
(269) 621-7005
Grades: 6-12
| 89 students
Rank: #12 - 5412. - 54.
Hemlock Alternative Education
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
733 North Hemlock Rd
Hemlock, MI 48626
(989) 642-2338
Hemlock, MI 48626
(989) 642-2338
Grades: 7-12
| 57 students
Rank: #12 - 5412. - 54.
Holland Virtual Tech High School
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
600 Van Raalte Ave
Holland, MI 49423
(616) 494-5051
Holland, MI 49423
(616) 494-5051
Grades: 6-12
| 48 students
Rank: #12 - 5412. - 54.
Ishpemingnegauneenice Comm Educational Division
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
101 South Pioneer Ave
Negaunee, MI 49866
(906) 475-4173
Negaunee, MI 49866
(906) 475-4173
Grades: 7-12
| 9 students
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Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked alternative public middle schools in Michigan?
The top ranked alternative public middle schools in Michigan include Gull Lake Virtual Partnership, Algonac Alternative Education and Calhoun County Juvenile Home.
How many alternative public middle schools are located in Michigan?
146 alternative public middle schools are located in Michigan.
What is the racial composition of students in Michigan?
Michigan alternative public middle schools minority enrollment is 43% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Michigan public middle schools average of 41% (majority Black).
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