Galien Alternative Education School (Closed 2013)

122 East Southeastern St
Galien, MI 49113
(School attendance zone shown in map)
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was <50% (which was lower than the Michigan state average of 80%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was ≥50% (which was lower than the Michigan state average of 80%).

School Overview

Grades Offered
Grades 6-12
Total Students (10-11)
77 students
This chart displays total students of Galien Alternative Education School by year, with the latest 2010-11 school year data.
Total Classroom Teachers
2 teachers
This chart displays the total teachers of Galien Alternative Education School by year, with the latest 2011-12 school year data.

School Rankings

This School
State Level (MI)
(10-11)
<50%
80%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Galien Alternative Education 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 2010-11 school year data.
(10-11)
≥50%
80%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Galien Alternative Education 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 2010-11 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
n/a
17:1
This chart displays the student teacher ratio of Galien Alternative Education School and the public school average student teacher ratio of Michigan by year, with the latest 2010-11 school year data.
American Indian
(10-11)
n/a
1%
Asian
(10-11)
n/a
3%
Hispanic
(10-11)
n/a
6%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Galien Alternative Education School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in Michigan by year, with the latest 2009-10 school year data.
Black
(10-11)
4%
19%
This chart displays the percentage of Black students in Galien Alternative Education School and the percentage of Black public school students in Michigan by year, with the latest 2010-11 school year data.
White
(10-11)
94%
70%
This chart displays the percentage of White students in Galien Alternative Education School and the percentage of White public school students in Michigan by year, with the latest 2010-11 school year data.
Hawaiian
(10-11)
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
(10-11)
2%
1%
n/a
This chart displays the diversity score of Galien Alternative Education School and the public school average diversity score of Michigan by year, with the latest 2010-11 school year data.
(11-12)
<50%
82%
This chart displays graduation rate of Galien Alternative Education School and public school graduation rate of Michigan by year, with the latest 2011-12 school year data.
Eligible for Free Lunch (10-11)
40%
41%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Galien Alternative Education School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Michigan by year, with the latest 2010-11 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (10-11)
3%
5%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Galien Alternative Education School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Michigan by year, with the latest 2010-11 school year data.
School District Name
Galien Township School District
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 80% MI state average), while ≥50% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 80% MI state average).
What is the graduation rate of Galien Alternative Education School?
The graduation rate of Galien Alternative Education School is 50%, which is lower than the Michigan state average of 82%.
How many students attend Galien Alternative Education School?
77 students attend Galien Alternative Education School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
94% of Galien Alternative Education School students are White, 4% of students are Black, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What grades does Galien Alternative Education School offer ?
Galien Alternative Education School offers enrollment in grades 6-12
What school district is Galien Alternative Education School part of?
Galien Alternative Education School is part of Galien Township School District.

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