Edwardsburg Alternative Learning Center

69410 Section St
Edwardsburg, MI 49112
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Top 30%
Serving 68 students in grades 9-12, Edwardsburg Alternative Learning Center ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Michigan for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is <50% (which is higher than the Michigan state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is <50% (which is higher than the Michigan state average of 45%).
The student:teacher ratio of 34:1 is higher than the Michigan state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 12% of the student body (majority Hispanic), 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: 68 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 34:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 12%
  • : 60-79% (Btm 50% in MI)
  • : Top 30%
  • : <50% (Top 20%)
  • : <50% (Top 50%)
  • : <50% (Top 30%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Edwardsburg Alternative Learning Center ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Michigan for:

School Overview

Edwardsburg Alternative Learning Center's student population of 68 students has grown by 70% over five school years.
The teacher population of 2 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
68 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
2 teachers
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School Rankings

Edwardsburg Alternative Learning Center ranks within the top 30% of all 3,069 schools in Michigan (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Edwardsburg Alternative Learning Center is 0.22, 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.
This School
State Level (MI)
#812 out of 3069 schools
(Top 30%)
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<50%
34%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Edwardsburg Alternative Learning Center 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 2021-22 school year data.
<50%
45%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Edwardsburg Alternative Learning Center 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 2021-22 school year data.
<50%
38%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of Edwardsburg Alternative Learning Center and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of public schools in Michigan by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
34:1
17:1
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American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
5%
9%
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Black
n/a
18%
White
88%
64%
This chart displays the percentage of White students in Edwardsburg Alternative Learning Center 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
7%
5%
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All Ethnic Groups
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This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Michigan.
0.22
This chart displays the diversity score of Edwardsburg Alternative Learning Center and the public school average diversity score of Michigan by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
60-79%
81%
This chart displays graduation rate of Edwardsburg Alternative Learning Center and public school graduation rate of Michigan by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
57%
49%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Edwardsburg Alternative Learning Center 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
3%
4%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Edwardsburg Alternative Learning Center and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Michigan by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Edwardsburg Alternative Learning Center's ranking?
Edwardsburg Alternative Learning Center is ranked #812 out of 3,069 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in Michigan.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
<50% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% MI state average), while <50% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% MI state average).
What is the graduation rate of Edwardsburg Alternative Learning Center?
The graduation rate of Edwardsburg Alternative Learning Center is 60-79%, which is lower than the Michigan state average of 81%.
How many students attend Edwardsburg Alternative Learning Center?
68 students attend Edwardsburg Alternative Learning Center.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
88% of Edwardsburg Alternative Learning Center students are White, 7% of students are Two or more races, and 5% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Edwardsburg Alternative Learning Center?
Edwardsburg Alternative Learning Center has a student ration of 34:1, which is higher than the Michigan state average of 17:1.
What grades does Edwardsburg Alternative Learning Center offer ?
Edwardsburg Alternative Learning Center offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Edwardsburg Alternative Learning Center part of?
Edwardsburg Alternative Learning Center is part of Edwardsburg School District.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Alternative school / Magnet School
  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 68 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 34:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 12%
  • : 60-79% (Btm 50%)
  • : Top 30%
  • : <50% (Top 20%)
  • : <50% (Top 50%)
  • : <50% (Top 30%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education

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