Brown City Alternative High School (Closed 2023)

4400 Second St
Brown City, MI 48416
(School attendance zone shown in map)
Brown City Alternative High School serves 3 students in grades 7-12. 
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was <50% (which was higher than the Michigan state average of 37%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was <50% (which was lower than the Michigan state average of 64%).

School Overview

Grades Offered
Grades 7-12
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
3 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers (19-20)
1 teacher
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Students by Grade
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School Rankings

This School
State Level (MI)
(11-12)
<50%
37%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Brown City Alternative High School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Michigan by year, with the latest 2011-12 school year data.
(11-12)
<50%
64%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Brown City Alternative High School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Michigan by year, with the latest 2011-12 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
n/a
17:1
This chart displays the student teacher ratio of Brown City Alternative High School and the public school average student teacher ratio of Michigan by year, with the latest 2019-20 school year data.
American Indian
n/a
1%
This chart displays the percentage of American Indian students in Brown City Alternative High School and percentage of American Indian public school students in Michigan by year, with the latest 2015-16 school year data.
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
n/a
9%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Brown City Alternative High School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in Michigan by year, with the latest 2017-18 school year data.
Black
n/a
18%
White
100%
64%
This chart displays the percentage of White students in Brown City Alternative High School and the percentage of White public school students in Michigan by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
5%
All Ethnic Groups
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This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Michigan.
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This chart displays the diversity score of Brown City Alternative High School and the public school average diversity score of Michigan by year, with the latest 2017-18 school year data.
(17-18)
<50%
85%
This chart displays graduation rate of Brown City Alternative High School and public school graduation rate of Michigan by year, with the latest 2017-18 school year data.
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
49%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Brown City Alternative High School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Michigan by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (14-15)
18%
6%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Brown City Alternative High School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Michigan by year, with the latest 2014-15 school year data.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
<50% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 37% MI state average), while <50% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 64% MI state average).
What is the graduation rate of Brown City Alternative High School?
The graduation rate of Brown City Alternative High School is 50%, which is lower than the Michigan state average of 85%.
How many students attend Brown City Alternative High School?
3 students attend Brown City Alternative High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
100% of Brown City Alternative High School students are White.
What grades does Brown City Alternative High School offer ?
Brown City Alternative High School offers enrollment in grades 7-12 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Brown City Alternative High School part of?
Brown City Alternative High School is part of Brown City Community Schools School District.

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