New Options High School

10760 68th Ave
Allendale, MI 49401
7/
10
Top 50%
Serving 55 students in grades 9-12, New Options High School 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%).
Minority enrollment is 40% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Michigan state average of 36% (majority Black and Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Alternative school / Magnet School
  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 55 students
  • Minority Enrollment: 40%
  • : 60-79% (Btm 50% in MI)
  • : <50%
  • : <50%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

New Options High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Michigan for:

School Overview

New Options High School's student population of 55 students has declined by 6% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
55 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers (19-20)
2 teachers
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School Rankings

The diversity score of New Options High School is 0.57, which is more 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)
(18-19)
<50%
40%
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(18-19)
<50%
49%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of New Options 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 2018-19 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
n/a
17:1
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American Indian
2%
1%
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Asian
n/a
3%
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Hispanic
25%
9%
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Black
9%
18%
This chart displays the percentage of Black students in New Options High School and the percentage of Black public school students in Michigan by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
White
60%
64%
This chart displays the percentage of White students in New Options 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
4%
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.
0.57
This chart displays the diversity score of New Options High School 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 New Options High School 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
67%
49%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in New Options 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
7%
4%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in New Options High School 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 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).
What is the graduation rate of New Options High School?
The graduation rate of New Options High School is 60-79%, which is lower than the Michigan state average of 81%.
How many students attend New Options High School?
55 students attend New Options High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
60% of New Options High School students are White, 25% of students are Hispanic, 9% of students are Black, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are American Indian.
What grades does New Options High School offer ?
New Options High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is New Options High School part of?
New Options High School is part of Allendale School District.

School Reviews

5   6/8/2021
You work at your own pace, and are made sure to have the resources to graduate with a diploma and move on with a successful life. Ms. Henry is so supportive and an amazing person to warm up to and be able to have in any situation. Without new options, I probably would have dropped out from anxiety. regular public school just doesn''t cut it for some people. we''re not an alternative school by the way!!
- Posted by Student/Alumni - sarah

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Alternative school / Magnet School
  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 55 students
  • Minority Enrollment: 40%
  • : 60-79% (Btm 50%)
  • : <50%
  • : <50%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education

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