For the 2025 school year, there are 46 alternative public charter schools serving 7,734 students in Michigan.
The top ranked alternative public charter schools in Michigan are Presque Isle Academy, Virtual Learning Academyof St Clair County and Covenant High School East. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Michigan alternative public charter schools have an average math proficiency score of 15% (versus the Michigan public charter school average of 21%), and reading proficiency score of 25% (versus the 32% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 55% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Michigan public charter school average of 68% (majority Black).
Best Alternative Public Charter Schools in Michigan (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Presque Isle Academy
Alternative School
Magnet School
Charter School
Magnet School
Charter School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
20830 Cedar St
Onaway, MI 49765
(989) 733-6708
Onaway, MI 49765
(989) 733-6708
Grades: 9-12
| 18 students
Rank: #22.
Virtual Learning Academyof St Clair County
Alternative School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: <50% | Reading: ≥50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
499 Range Rd
Marysville, MI 48040
(810) 455-4480
Marysville, MI 48040
(810) 455-4480
Grades: 6-12
| 140 students
Rank: #3 - 43. - 4.
Covenant High School East
Alternative School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
9100 Gratiot Ave
Detroit, MI 48213
(313) 267-4315
Detroit, MI 48213
(313) 267-4315
Grades: 9-12
| 180 students
Rank: #3 - 43. - 4.
Kalamazoo Covenant Academy
Alternative School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
400 W Crosstown Pkwy
Kalamazoo, MI 49001
(269) 888-2700
Kalamazoo, MI 49001
(269) 888-2700
Grades: 9-12
| 135 students
Rank: #5 - 165. - 16.
Academic And Career Education Academy
Alternative School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
884 E Isabella Rd
Midland, MI 48640
(989) 631-5202
Midland, MI 48640
(989) 631-5202
Grades: 9-12
| 131 students
Rank: #5 - 165. - 16.
Blended Learning Academies Credit Recovery High School
Alternative School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1754 E Clark Rd
Lansing, MI 48906
(517) 574-4667
Lansing, MI 48906
(517) 574-4667
Grades: 9-12
| 139 students
Rank: #5 - 165. - 16.
Blended Learning Academies Credit Recovery High School Liv
Alternative School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
30218 Plymouth Rd
Livonia, MI 48150
(248) 425-5868
Livonia, MI 48150
(248) 425-5868
Grades: 9-12
| 27 students
Rank: #5 - 165. - 16.
Capstonewayne Co Juvenile Detention Fac
Alternative School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
3501 Hamtramck Dr
Detroit, MI 48215
(313) 831-3510
Detroit, MI 48215
(313) 831-3510
Grades: 6-12
| 107 students
Rank: #5 - 165. - 16.
Casman Alternative Academy
Alternative School
Magnet School
Charter School
Magnet School
Charter School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
225 9th St
Manistee, MI 49660
(231) 723-4981
Manistee, MI 49660
(231) 723-4981
Grades: 7-12
| 64 students
Rank: #5 - 165. - 16.
Clara B Ford Academy Sda
Alternative School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
20651 West Warren St
Dearborn Heights, MI 48127
(313) 436-0020
Dearborn Heights, MI 48127
(313) 436-0020
Grades: 5-12
| 57 students
Rank: #5 - 165. - 16.
Flex High North Flint
Alternative School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
4945 Clio Rd
Flint, MI 48504
(877) 360-5327
Flint, MI 48504
(877) 360-5327
Grades: 9-12
| 128 students
Rank: #5 - 165. - 16.
Lighthouse Academy Waalkes
Alternative School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1501 Cedar St Ne
Grand Rapids, MI 49503
(616) 304-8537
Grand Rapids, MI 49503
(616) 304-8537
Grades: K-12
| 80 students
Rank: #5 - 165. - 16.
Lighthouse North Campus
Alternative School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1260 Ekhart St Ne
Grand Rapids, MI 49503
(616) 965-9700
Grand Rapids, MI 49503
(616) 965-9700
Grades: 3-12
| 67 students
Rank: #5 - 165. - 16.
Vista Meadows Academy
Alternative School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
20651 West Warren St
Dearborn Heights, MI 48127
(313) 240-4347
Dearborn Heights, MI 48127
(313) 240-4347
Grades: K-12
| 86 students
Rank: #5 - 165. - 16.
Way Academy Chicago Site
Alternative School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
19321 W Chicago St
Detroit, MI 48228
(313) 444-9398
Detroit, MI 48228
(313) 444-9398
Grades: 6-12
| 85 students
Rank: #5 - 165. - 16.
Windover High School
Alternative School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
919 Smith Rd
Midland, MI 48640
(989) 832-0852
Midland, MI 48640
(989) 832-0852
Grades: 9-12
| 100 students
Rank: #1717.
Muskegon Covenant Academy
Alternative School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
125 Catherine Ave
Muskegon, MI 49442
(231) 720-3100
Muskegon, MI 49442
(231) 720-3100
Grades: 9-12
| 176 students
Rank: #18 - 2018. - 20.
Covenant High School Southwest
Alternative School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1450 25th St
Detroit, MI 48216
(313) 297-8720
Detroit, MI 48216
(313) 297-8720
Grades: 9-12
| 194 students
Rank: #18 - 2018. - 20.
Flex High School Of Pontiac
Alternative School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
142 Auburn Ave
Pontiac, MI 48342
(248) 206-4316
Pontiac, MI 48342
(248) 206-4316
Grades: 9-12
| 79 students
Rank: #18 - 2018. - 20.
Lighthouse Academy The Pier
Alternative School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
703 Ball Ave Ne
Grand Rapids, MI 49503
(616) 304-8537
Grand Rapids, MI 49503
(616) 304-8537
Grades: 9-12
| 15 students
Rank: #21 - 2221. - 22.
Covenant High School Central
Alternative School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
2959 Martin Luther King Jr Blv
Detroit, MI 48208
(313) 899-6900
Detroit, MI 48208
(313) 899-6900
Grades: 9-12
| 219 students
Rank: #21 - 2221. - 22.
Pathways Academy
Alternative School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
11340 E Jefferson Ave
Detroit, MI 48214
(313) 209-3803
Detroit, MI 48214
(313) 209-3803
Grades: 7-12
| 159 students
Rank: #2323.
Gateway To Success Academy
Alternative School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 11-19% | Reading: 40-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
526 N Scottville Rd
Scottville, MI 49454
(231) 845-0922
Scottville, MI 49454
(231) 845-0922
Grades: 6-12
| 124 students
Rank: #2424.
Way Michigan
Alternative School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 40-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
407 E Fort St
Detroit, MI 48226
(734) 494-2106
Detroit, MI 48226
(734) 494-2106
Grades: 6-12
| 119 students
Rank: #2525.
Way Academy Flint Flint Campus
Alternative School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: 21-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
817 E Kearsley St
Flint, MI 48503
(810) 412-8655
Flint, MI 48503
(810) 412-8655
Grades: 7-12
| 100 students
Rank: #2626.
Great Lakes Learning Academy Alternative High School
Alternative School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
2875 Eyde Pkwy
East Lansing, MI 48823
(810) 471-4989
East Lansing, MI 48823
(810) 471-4989
Grades: 9-12
| 217 students
Rank: #2727.
Relevant Academy Of Eaton County
Alternative School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: 21-39% )
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
220 Lamson St
Grand Ledge, MI 48837
(517) 925-5450
Grand Ledge, MI 48837
(517) 925-5450
Grades: 9-12
| 89 students
Rank: #28 - 3228. - 32.
Alternative Educational Academy Of Ogemaw County
Alternative School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
2479 S M 76
West Branch, MI 48661
(989) 343-9070
West Branch, MI 48661
(989) 343-9070
Grades: 6-12
| 130 students
Rank: #28 - 3228. - 32.
Bayarenac Community High School
Alternative School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
805 Langstaff St
Essexville, MI 48732
(989) 893-8811
Essexville, MI 48732
(989) 893-8811
Grades: 9-12
| 188 students
Rank: #28 - 3228. - 32.
Lighthouse Academy Eagle Village
Alternative School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
4507 170th Ave
Hersey, MI 49639
(616) 305-6681
Hersey, MI 49639
(616) 305-6681
Grades: K-12
| 35 students
Rank: #28 - 3228. - 32.
Lighthouse Academy South Campus
Alternative School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
3300 36th St Se
Grand Rapids, MI 49512
(616) 949-2287
Grand Rapids, MI 49512
(616) 949-2287
Grades: K-12
| 181 students
Rank: #28 - 3228. - 32.
Way Academy Vernor Site
Alternative School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
8701 W Vernor Hwy
Detroit, MI 48209
(313) 444-8082
Detroit, MI 48209
(313) 444-8082
Grades: 6-12
| 115 students
Rank: #3333.
Covenant High School Grand Rapids
Alternative School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20% )
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
50 Antoine St Sw
Grand Rapids, MI 49507
(616) 364-2000
Grand Rapids, MI 49507
(616) 364-2000
Grades: 9-12
| 228 students
Rank: #3434.
Alternative Educational Academy Of Iosco County
Alternative School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 20-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
40 W M 55
Tawas City, MI 48763
(989) 362-2575
Tawas City, MI 48763
(989) 362-2575
Grades: 6-12
| 187 students
Rank: #3535.
Insight School Of Michigan
Alternative School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
526 S Creyts Rd
Lansing, MI 48917
(517) 580-0020
Lansing, MI 48917
(517) 580-0020
Grades: 9-12
| 678 students
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Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked alternative public charter schools in Michigan?
The top ranked alternative public charter schools in Michigan include Presque Isle Academy, Virtual Learning Academyof St Clair County and Covenant High School East.
How many alternative public charter schools are located in Michigan?
46 alternative public charter schools are located in Michigan.
What is the racial composition of students in Michigan?
Michigan alternative public charter schools minority enrollment is 55% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Michigan public charter schools average of 68% (majority Black).
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