Edwardsburg Alternative Learning Center

Summary:

Edwardsburg Alternative Learning Center is a small public high school serving grades 9-12 in Edwardsburg, Michigan, which is part of the Edwardsburg Public Schools district. While the district is ranked 157 out of 606 districts in the state and has a 4-star rating, the alternative school faces significant challenges in serving its high-needs student population.

Edwardsburg Alternative Learning Center significantly underperforms compared to the district and state averages on academic measures. In 2022-2023, only 22.7% of 11th graders were proficient or better in M-Step Science, compared to 43.8% for the district and 39% statewide. The school also has extremely high chronic absenteeism rates, reaching 58.5% in 2022-2023, which is significantly higher than the 13.5% rate at the district's main high school, Edwardsburg High School. Additionally, the school has a high percentage of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch, reaching 60.29% in 2022-2023, more than double the rate of 25.15% at Edwardsburg High School.

Compared to other alternative schools in the region, such as Cassopolis Alternative Educational and Brandywine Innovation Academy, Edwardsburg Alternative Learning Center appears to have somewhat better academic outcomes and lower dropout rates. However, it still struggles with very high chronic absenteeism and poverty levels. The school's spending per student has also decreased significantly, from $11,118 in 2020-2021 to only $3,207 in 2022-2023, raising concerns about the school's ability to provide adequate resources and support for its high-needs student population.

Detail:

Public 9-12

69410 Section St
Edwardsburg, MI 49112-8603

(269) 663-1068

District: Edwardsburg Public Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $3,207

Student/teacher ratio: 31.2

Number of students: 65

Racial breakdown:

White:

93.8%

Two or more races:

6.2%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 64.6%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Edwardsburg Alternative Learning Center is not ranked due for the most recent year due to insufficient test score data. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 16.09. (See more...)

The four-year cohort graduation rate measures the percentage of students at Edwardsburg Alternative Learning Center 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 (93.8%), two or more races (6.2%). (See more...)

Compare Details 64.6% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Edwardsburg Alternative Learning Center is 31.2. (See more...)

Compare Edwardsburg Alternative Learning Center employs 2 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Edwardsburg Alternative Learning Center is $3,207.

Schooldigger Rankings:

Edwardsburg Alternative Learning Center was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.

Edwardsburg Public Schools:

SchoolDigger ranks Edwardsburg Public Schools 45^th of 610 Michigan school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Edwardsburg Alternative Learning Center

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Rank History for all students at Edwardsburg Alternative Learning Center

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	MI State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	16.09	622^nd	735	15.4%

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Rank History for White students at Edwardsburg Alternative Learning Center

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	MI State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	11.90	589^th	647	9.0%

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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

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Enrollment information for Edwardsburg Alternative Learning Center

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Year	White	Hispanic	Two or More Races	Total
2021	38	2	0	40
2022	60	4	3	67
2023	60	3	5	68
2024	61	0	4	65

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

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Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Edwardsburg Alternative Learning Center

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2021	40	1.7	22.4	70
2022	67	1.7	37.6	68.7
2023	68	1.7	38.8	60.3
2024	65	2.0	31.2	64.6

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 Edwardsburg Alternative Learning Center

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2021	40	1.7	22.4	70
2022	67	1.7	37.6	68.7
2023	68	1.7	38.8	60.3
2024	65	2.0	31.2	64.6

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 Edwardsburg Alternative Learning Center

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2021	$740 (6.7%)	$10,378 (93.3%)	$11,118
2022	$460 (6.6%)	$6,524 (93.4%)	$6,984
2023	$498 (15.5%)	$2,708 (84.4%)	$3,207

Data source: Michigan Department of Education

Schools Near Edwardsburg Alternative Learning Center

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing (2024)	SAT Mathematics (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	SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing 11th Grade	SAT Mathematics 11th Grade	M-Step Science 11th Grade	M-Step Social Studies 11th Grade	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Edwardsburg Alternative Learning Center	Public	9-12	69410 Section St	Edwardsburg	49112	Cass County	Edwardsburg Public Schools	No	No	No	No	(269) 663-1068	65	2	31.2	64.6%	61 (93.8%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (6.2%)								(n/a)					$3,207	$499	$2,708
Edwardsburg High School	Public	9-12	69358 Section St	Edwardsburg	49112	Cass County	Edwardsburg Public Schools	No	No	No	No	(269) 663-1044	782	34	23.2	31.3%	700 (89.5%)	9 (1.2%)	34 (4.3%)	0 (0.0%)	7 (0.9%)	0 (0.0%)	32 (4.1%)	90.1	59^th of 743 public high schools	92.1%		81.7	110^th of 735 public high schools	85.0%	51	67.6	46.9	52.5	72.6	$13,274	$786	$12,488
Brandywine Senior High School	Public	9-12	1700 Bell Rd	Niles	49120	Berrien County	Brandywine Community Schools	No	No	No	No	(269) 683-4800	378	22	16.9	59.0%	294 (77.8%)	15 (4.0%)	25 (6.6%)	5 (1.3%)	6 (1.6%)	0 (0.0%)	33 (8.7%)	60.4	260^th of 743 public high schools	65.0%		39.9	430^th of 735 public high schools	41.5%	170	56.7	20.6	41.2	47.4	$15,921	$1,579	$14,342
Niles Cedar Lane	Public	9-12	1 Tyler St	Niles	49120	Berrien County	Niles Community Schools	No	No	No	No	(269) 684-9554	119	6	21.0	78.2%	71 (59.7%)	15 (12.6%)	15 (12.6%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (2.5%)	0 (0.0%)	15 (12.6%)								(n/a)					$11,862	$655	$11,207
WAY Niles	Public	6-12	1 Tyler St	Niles	49120	Berrien County	Niles Community Schools	No	No	No	No	(269) 633-0736	108	0	540.0	64.8%	79 (73.1%)	8 (7.4%)	5 (4.6%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (2.8%)	0 (0.0%)	13 (12.0%)								(n/a)					$9,371	$655	$8,716
Niles Senior High School	Public	9-12	1441 Eagle St	Niles	49120	Berrien County	Niles Community Schools	No	No	No	No	(269) 683-2894	827	41	20.0	50.9%	566 (68.4%)	69 (8.3%)	98 (11.9%)	5 (0.6%)	3 (0.4%)	1 (0.1%)	85 (10.3%)	51.7	331^st of 743 public high schools	55.5%		61.2	246^th of 735 public high schools	66.5%	85	49.7	18.5	42.5	38.5	$13,251	$1,577	$11,674
Cassopolis Alternative Educational	Public	9-12	22721 Diamond Cove St	Cassopolis	49031	Cass County	Cassopolis Public Schools	No	No	No	No	(269) 445-0536	22	2	13.7	86.4%	13 (59.1%)	5 (22.7%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (18.2%)								(n/a)					$7,150	$1,382	$5,768
Cassopolis High School	Public	9-12	22721 Diamond Cove St	Cassopolis	49031	Cass County	Cassopolis Public Schools	No	No	No	No	(269) 445-5733	259	13	20.1	58.7%	157 (60.6%)	28 (10.8%)	19 (7.3%)	3 (1.2%)	1 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	51 (19.7%)	25.3	551^st of 743 public high schools	25.8%		20.4	586^th of 735 public high schools	20.3%	35	38.0	8.5	24.3	28.6	$15,969	$2,379	$13,590
Brandywine Innovation Academy	Public, Virtual	6-12	1830 S 3rd St	Niles	49120	Berrien County	Brandywine Community Schools	No	No	Yes	No	(269) 683-8805	70	2	35.0	78.6%	53 (75.7%)	3 (4.3%)	4 (5.7%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (1.4%)	0 (0.0%)	9 (12.9%)								(n/a)					$7,500	$787	$6,713
Niles Community Schools Adult Education	Public	9-12	620 E Main St	Niles	49120	Berrien County	Niles Community Schools	No	No	No	No	(269) 684-4480	13	1	17.3	76.9%	9 (69.2%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (7.7%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (7.7%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (15.4%)								(n/a)					$17,332	$655	$16,677

Frequently Asked Questions about Edwardsburg Alternative Learning Center

How many students attend Edwardsburg Alternative Learning Center?

In the 2023-24 school year, 65 students attended Edwardsburg Alternative Learning Center.

What district is Edwardsburg Alternative Learning Center in?

Edwardsburg Public Schools

What is the racial makeup of Edwardsburg Alternative Learning Center?

Students at Edwardsburg Alternative Learning Center are 94% White, 6% Two or more races.

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