Allegan Alternative High School

Summary:

Allegan Alternative High School is a small public high school in Allegan, Michigan, serving grades 9-12 with a student population of 123. While part of the Allegan Public Schools district, which is ranked 332 out of 610 districts in the state, Allegan Alternative High School faces significant challenges compared to nearby schools like Allegan High School.

Allegan Alternative High School has consistently low four-year graduation rates, ranging from 10.0% to 46.1% over the past five years, which is much lower than the 84.7% graduation rate at Allegan High School. The school also has high dropout rates, ranging from 19.2% to 38.5%, compared to 8.9% at Allegan High School. Additionally, Allegan Alternative High School struggles with extremely high chronic absenteeism rates, from 26.0% to 73.8%, far exceeding the 37.6% rate at Allegan High School. Academically, the school consistently underperforms the district and state in standardized test scores, with only 23.8% of students proficient or better in M-Step Science and Social Studies, compared to 42.6% and 44% for the Allegan Public Schools district, respectively.

These challenges may be exacerbated by the high percentage of students from low socioeconomic backgrounds at Allegan Alternative High School, with 71.54% qualifying for free or reduced-price lunch, significantly higher than the 54.94% at Allegan High School. As an alternative high school, Allegan Alternative likely serves a population of students who have faced various difficulties, and addressing these underlying issues may be crucial for improving the school's performance and better serving the community.

Detail:

Public 9-12

550 5th St
Allegan, MI 49010-1670

(269) 673-5433

District: Allegan Public Schools

SchoolDigger Rank:
566^th of 743 Michigan High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $10,008

Student/teacher ratio: 28.0

Number of students: 118

Racial breakdown:

White:

84.7%

Two or more races:

6.8%

Hispanic:

4.2%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 69.5%

See top rated Michigan high schools

Compare Allegan Alternative High School to nearby high schools!

Performance Trends

Compare Details Allegan Alternative High School ranks worse than 76.2% of high schools in Michigan. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 23.97. (See more...)

The four-year cohort graduation rate measures the percentage of students at Allegan Alternative High School who earn a standard high school diploma within four years of starting ninth grade.

The high school dropout rate measures the percentage of students who do not complete their high school education.

Chronic absenteeism in a school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.

Student Body

Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (84.7%), two or more races (6.8%), Hispanic (4.2%). (See more...)

Compare Details 69.5% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Allegan Alternative High School is 28. (See more...)

Compare Allegan Alternative High School employs 4.2 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Allegan Alternative High School is $10,008.

Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Allegan Alternative High School:

SchoolDigger ranks Allegan Alternative High School 566^th of 743 Michigan public high schools. (See Allegan Alternative High School in the ranking list.)

High School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

Low Socio Economic Status students:

White students:

Allegan Public Schools:

SchoolDigger ranks Allegan Public Schools 332^nd of 610 Michigan school districts. (See district ranking list.)

What do you think?

Your rating for Allegan Alternative High School?

(Ranking FAQ)

Rank History for Allegan Alternative High School

Compare

Rank History for all students at Allegan Alternative High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	MI State Percentile
2006	7.25	641^st	705	9.1%
2007	8.67	684^th	767	10.8%
2008	2.68	748^th	750	0.3%
2009	12.00	654^th	754	13.3%
2010	3.76	751^st	765	1.8%
2011	16.85	641^st	784	18.2%
2012	7.85	736^th	773	4.8%
2013	14.07	667^th	805	17.1%
2014	18.08	627^th	799	21.5%
2015	18.89	663^rd	832	20.3%
2016	17.94	645^th	852	24.3%
2017	14.48	626^th	835	25.0%
2018	9.32	710^th	824	13.8%
2019	7.12	621^st	666	6.8%
2021	54.43	218^th	561	61.1%
2023	49.88	346^th	735	52.9%
2024	23.97	566^th	743	23.8%

See the entire list of Michigan High School Rankings!

Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Allegan Alternative High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	MI State Percentile
2018	12.45	635^th	755	15.9%
2019	12.37	481^st	532	9.6%
2024	31.02	458^th	654	30.0%

See the entire list of Best Michigan High Schools for Low Socio Economic Status Students!

Rank History for Female students at Allegan Alternative High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	MI State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2018	5.54	650^th	710	8.5%

See the entire list of Best Michigan High Schools for Female Students!

Rank History for Male students at Allegan Alternative High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	MI State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2018	8.97	615^th	707	13.0%

See the entire list of Best Michigan High Schools for Male Students!

Rank History for White students at Allegan Alternative High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	MI State Percentile
2018	4.43	660^th	708	6.8%
2019	4.63	561^st	582	3.6%
2021	38.79	311^th	516	39.7%
2023	38.29	392^nd	647	39.4%
2024	15.37	565^th	638	11.4%

See the entire list of Best Michigan High Schools for White Students!

Data source: test scores: Michigan Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

Data source: Michigan Department of Education

We're sorry, but no reviews have been submitted for Allegan Alternative High School.

If you have first-hand knowledge about Allegan Alternative High School, submit a rating!

Reviews:
No reviews have been submitted!

Enrollment information for Allegan Alternative High School

Compare

Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Not Specified	Total
1995	65	1	0	4	1	n/a	n/a	0	71
1996	65	1	0	4	1	n/a	n/a	0	71
1997	85	11	0	6	0	n/a	n/a	0	102
1998	111	15	1	5	1	n/a	n/a	-23	110
1999	90	5	1	7	2	n/a	n/a	0	105
2000	92	3	1	4	0	n/a	n/a	20	120
2001	115	2	0	5	0	n/a	n/a	0	122
2002	126	5	0	7	2	n/a	n/a	3	143
2003	126	5	0	7	2	n/a	n/a	3	143
2004	113	7	0	3	1	n/a	n/a	1	125
2005	110	6	0	5	0	n/a	n/a	0	121
2006	142	6	1	2	0	n/a	n/a	0	151
2007	146	3	0	5	1	n/a	n/a	0	155
2008	121	6	1	6	2	n/a	n/a	3	139
2009	134	4	1	6	2	n/a	n/a	6	153
2010	133	6	0	6	1	n/a	n/a	4	150
2011	117	3	0	9	1	0	4	0	134
2012	132	9	0	6	0	0	0	0	147
2013	129	5	0	5	5	0	1	0	145
2014	112	5	0	3	2	0	0	0	122
2015	130	6	0	4	6	0	3	0	149
2016	151	0	0	11	6	0	4	0	172
2017	169	5	0	8	5	0	10	0	197
2018	184	7	1	9	5	0	3	0	209
2019	146	5	0	8	3	0	9	0	171
2020	152	5	0	5	2	0	4	0	168
2021	215	3	0	19	2	0	7	0	246
2022	103	1	0	5	0	0	2	0	111
2023	108	3	0	7	0	0	5	0	123
2024	100	4	1	5	0	0	8	0	118

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Allegan Alternative High School

Compare

Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1995	71	0.0	0.0	14.1
1996	71	0.0	0.0	14.1
1997	102	0.0	0.0	16.7
1998	110	4.0	27.5	8.3
1999	105	6.0	17.5	14.3
2000	120	5.8	17.2	19
2001	122	5.8	21.0	18.9
2002	143	6.0	23.8	100
2003	143	6.0	23.8	100
2004	125	5.0	25.0	39.5
2005	121	5.0	24.2	49.6
2006	151	6.0	25.2	37.7
2007	155	6.0	25.8	1.9
2008	139	7.0	19.9	0
2009	153	7.0	21.9	36.1
2010	150	7.0	21.4	63.7
2011	134	7.0	19.1	63.4
2012	147	7.0	21.0	37.4
2013	145	6.0	24.1	57.2
2014	122	5.1	23.6	71.3
2015	149	5.0	29.8	67.8
2016	172	4.0	43.0	65.7
2017	197	4.2	46.9	72.1
2018	209	4.0	52.2	68.9
2019	171	5.0	34.2	64.3
2020	168	6.0	28.0	69
2021	246	10.0	24.6	59.8
2022	111	6.0	18.5	65.8
2023	123	5.0	24.6	71.5
2024	118	4.2	28.0	69.5

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Allegan Alternative High School

Compare

Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1995	71	0.0	0.0	14.1
1996	71	0.0	0.0	14.1
1997	102	0.0	0.0	16.7
1998	110	4.0	27.5	8.3
1999	105	6.0	17.5	14.3
2000	120	5.8	17.2	19
2001	122	5.8	21.0	18.9
2002	143	6.0	23.8	100
2003	143	6.0	23.8	100
2004	125	5.0	25.0	39.5
2005	121	5.0	24.2	49.6
2006	151	6.0	25.2	37.7
2007	155	6.0	25.8	1.9
2008	139	7.0	19.9	0
2009	153	7.0	21.9	36.1
2010	150	7.0	21.4	63.7
2011	134	7.0	19.1	63.4
2012	147	7.0	21.0	37.4
2013	145	6.0	24.1	57.2
2014	122	5.1	23.6	71.3
2015	149	5.0	29.8	67.8
2016	172	4.0	43.0	65.7
2017	197	4.2	46.9	72.1
2018	209	4.0	52.2	68.9
2019	171	5.0	34.2	64.3
2020	168	6.0	28.0	69
2021	246	10.0	24.6	59.8
2022	111	6.0	18.5	65.8
2023	123	5.0	24.6	71.5
2024	118	4.2	28.0	69.5

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.

Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Allegan Alternative High School

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$415 (5.6%)	$7,054 (94.4%)	$7,469
2020	$393 (5.0%)	$7,472 (95.0%)	$7,864
2021	$962 (10.3%)	$8,366 (89.7%)	$9,329
2022	$893 (9.2%)	$8,840 (90.8%)	$9,733
2023	$4,531 (45.3%)	$5,476 (54.7%)	$10,008

Data source: Michigan Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Allegan Alternative High School

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 621^st of 666 High schools	Ranks 346^th of 735 High schools	46.2%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
11th Grade Social Studies (Allegan Alternative High School)	20.8	40	19.2%
11th Grade Social Studies (Allegan Public Schools)	37.4	39.6	2.2%
11th Grade Social Studies (Michigan)	46.6	36.1	10.5%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	171	123	28.1%
African American	5	3	40%
American Indian	3	0	100%
Asian	0	0
Hispanic	8	7	12.5%
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	146	108	26%
Two or More Races	9	5	44.4%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	64.3%	71.5%	7.2%

Schools Near Allegan Alternative High School

Choose columns to see: Summary School Students/Teachers Ranking Test Scores Finance All

School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				PSAT English Language Arts (2024)	PSAT Mathematics (2024)	SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing (2024)	SAT Mathematics (2024)	M-Step English Language Arts (2024)		M-Step Math (2024)		M-Step Science (2024)		M-Step Social Studies (2024)		Per Pupil Expenditures (2023)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	SchoolDigger Rating (2024)	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	Rank Change from Previous Year	PSAT English Language Arts 8th Grade	PSAT Mathematics 8th Grade	SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing 11th Grade	SAT Mathematics 11th Grade	M-Step English Language Arts 6th Grade	M-Step English Language Arts 7th Grade	M-Step Math 6th Grade	M-Step Math 7th Grade	M-Step Science 8th Grade	M-Step Science 11th Grade	M-Step Social Studies 8th Grade	M-Step Social Studies 11th Grade	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Allegan Alternative High School	Public	9-12	550 5th St	Allegan	49010	Allegan County	Allegan Public Schools	No	No	No	No	(269) 673-5433	118	4	28.0	69.5%	100 (84.7%)	4 (3.4%)	5 (4.2%)	1 (0.8%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	8 (6.8%)	24	566^th of 743 public high schools	23.8%		49.9	346^th of 735 public high schools	52.9%	220										23.8		23.8	$10,008	$4,531	$5,476
Technical Center	Public	11-12	2891 116th Ave	Allegan	49010	Allegan County	Allegan Area Educational Service Agency	No	No	No	No	(269) 512-7800	0	20	.0		0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()								(n/a)
Outlook Academy	Public, Charter	6-12	2879 116th Ave	Allegan	49010	Allegan County	Outlook Academy	Yes	No	No	Yes	(269) 512-7880	50	2	22.2	84.0%	41 (82.0%)	1 (2.0%)	4 (8.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (8.0%)								(n/a)													$20,015	$1,952	$18,063
Allegan High School	Public	9-12	1560 Lincoln Rd	Allegan	49010	Allegan County	Allegan Public Schools	No	No	No	No	(269) 673-7002	614	28	21.7	45.8%	511 (83.2%)	15 (2.4%)	46 (7.5%)	5 (0.8%)	3 (0.5%)	2 (0.3%)	32 (5.2%)	58	282^nd of 743 public high schools	62.0%		48.6	360^th of 735 public high schools	51.0%	78			47.1	20.7						45.8		47.5	$15,484	$1,098	$14,386
Outlook Academy Youth Home Campus	Public, Charter	5-12	2243 33rd St	Allegan	49010	Allegan County	Outlook Academy	Yes	No	No	No	(269) 512-7880	15	2	6.3	80.0%	12 (80.0%)	1 (6.7%)	2 (13.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)								(n/a)													$18,788	$5,801	$12,987
Hopkins High School	Public	9-12	333 S Clark St	Hopkins	49328	Allegan County	Hopkins Public Schools	No	No	No	No	(269) 793-7616	490	27	18.2	27.3%	443 (90.4%)	3 (0.6%)	22 (4.5%)	2 (0.4%)	3 (0.6%)	1 (0.2%)	16 (3.3%)	39.8	422^nd of 743 public high schools	43.2%		67	202^nd of 735 public high schools	72.5%	220			51.2	25.6						28.9		21.5	$13,242	$716	$12,526
Otsego West Campus High School	Public	6-12	570 Washington St	Otsego	49078	Allegan County	Otsego Public Schools	No	No	No	No	(269) 694-7403	25	0	125.0	76.0%	24 (96.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (4.0%)								(n/a)													$9,474	$174	$9,300
Otsego High School	Public	9-12	550 Washington St	Otsego	49078	Allegan County	Otsego Public Schools	No	No	No	No	(269) 694-7403	741	28	26.5	31.8%	658 (88.8%)	6 (0.8%)	41 (5.5%)	9 (1.2%)	1 (0.1%)	1 (0.1%)	25 (3.4%)	66.1	205^th of 743 public high schools	72.4%		67.3	201^st of 735 public high schools	72.7%	4			57.6	30.6						46.7		40.1	$14,330	$1,884	$12,446
Martin High School	Public	6-12	1556 Chalmers	Martin	49070	Allegan County	Martin Public Schools	No	No	No	No	(269) 442-0400	328	19	16.9	52.4%	272 (82.9%)	3 (0.9%)	42 (12.8%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	10 (3.0%)	42.7	404^th of 743 public high schools	45.6%		58.1	283^rd of 735 public high schools	61.5%	121	76.1	23.9	40.0	12.0	19.6	32.6	15.7	27.9	60.9	34.0	37.0	46.0	$12,910	$1,194	$11,716
Bloomingdale Middle and High School	Public	6-12	629 E Kalamazoo St	Bloomingdale	49026	Van Buren County	Bloomingdale Public School District	No	No	No	No	(269) 521-3910	563	26	21.8	72.8%	305 (54.2%)	27 (4.8%)	220 (39.1%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	10 (1.8%)	18.3	612^th of 743 public high schools	17.6%		16.6	618^th of 735 public high schools	15.9%	6	52.4	9.5	28.8	10.6	8.5	13.4		7.5	32.4	18.6	19.1	25.7	$13,634	$2,929	$10,705

Frequently Asked Questions about Allegan Alternative High School

How many students attend Allegan Alternative High School?

In the 2023-24 school year, 118 students attended Allegan Alternative High School.

What is the racial makeup of Allegan Alternative High School?

Students at Allegan Alternative High School are 85% White, 7% Two or more races, 4% Hispanic, 3% African American.

Is Allegan Alternative High School a good school?

Allegan Alternative High School ranks in the bottom 23.8% of Michigan high schools.

What district is Allegan Alternative High School in?

Allegan Public Schools

Rate Allegan Alternative High School!

Other helpful SchoolDigger resources...

Compare to nearby schools

MIMichigan High School Rankings

MIMichigan District Rankings

Schools in Allegan, MI

Sign up for updates!

Be the first to know when there is an update for Allegan Alternative High School!

SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Michigan Department of Education.

IMPORTANT DISCLAIMERS: Not all boundaries are included. We make every effort to ensure that boundaries are up-to-date. But it's important to note that these are approximations and are for general informational purposes only. To verify legal descriptions of boundaries or school locations, contact your local tax assessor's office and/or school district.