Serving 20 students in grades 9-12, Charem Alternative Schools ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Michigan for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is <50% (which is higher than the Michigan state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is <50% (which is higher than the Michigan state average of 49%).
The student:teacher ratio of 10:1 is lower than the Michigan state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 30% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is lower than the Michigan state average of 36% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Alternative school / Magnet School
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 20 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 10:1
- Minority Enrollment: 30%
- Math Proficiency: <50% (Top 1% in MI)
- Reading Proficiency: <50% (Top 1%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Charem Alternative Schools ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Michigan for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Charem Alternative Schools's student population of 20 students has declined by 45% over five school years.
The teacher population of 2 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
20 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
2 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
The diversity score of Charem Alternative Schools is 0.48, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.55. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)<50%
40%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)<50%
49%
Student : Teacher Ratio
10:1
17:1
American Indian
15%
1%
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
5%
9%
Black
n/a
18%
White
70%
64%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
10%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
60%
49%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (20-21)
3%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
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 40% MI state average), while <50% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% MI state average).
How many students attend Charem Alternative Schools?
20 students attend Charem Alternative Schools.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
70% of Charem Alternative Schools students are White, 15% of students are American Indian, 10% of students are Two or more races, and 5% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Charem Alternative Schools?
Charem Alternative Schools has a student ration of 10:1, which is lower than the Michigan state average of 17:1.
What grades does Charem Alternative Schools offer ?
Charem Alternative Schools offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Charem Alternative Schools part of?
Charem Alternative Schools is part of Charlevoix-Emmet Independent School District.
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