Phoenix Alternative High School

Phoenix Alternative High School serves 43 students in grades 9-12. 
The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the Michigan state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 23% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Michigan state average of 37% (majority Black).

Quick Stats (2025)

  • School Type: Alternative school
  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 43 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 23%
  • : <50% (Btm 50% in MI)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education

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School Overview

Phoenix Alternative High School's student population of 43 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 4 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
43 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
4 teachers
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Students by Grade
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School Rankings

The diversity score of Phoenix Alternative High School is 0.39, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.56. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (MI)
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
17:1
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American Indian
2%
1%
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Asian
n/a
4%
Hispanic
7%
9%
Black
2%
18%
White
77%
63%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
12%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
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This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Michigan.
0.39
This chart displays the diversity score of Phoenix Alternative High School and the public school average diversity score of Michigan by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
<50%
81%
This chart displays graduation rate of Phoenix Alternative 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
70%
50%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
4%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Phoenix Alternative 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
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the graduation rate of Phoenix Alternative High School?
The graduation rate of Phoenix Alternative High School is 50%, which is lower than the Michigan state average of 81%.
How many students attend Phoenix Alternative High School?
43 students attend Phoenix Alternative High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
77% of Phoenix Alternative High School students are White, 12% of students are Two or more races, 7% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are American Indian, and 2% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Phoenix Alternative High School?
Phoenix Alternative High School has a student ration of 11:1, which is lower than the Michigan state average of 17:1.
What grades does Phoenix Alternative High School offer ?
Phoenix Alternative High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Phoenix Alternative High School part of?
Phoenix Alternative High School is part of Carney-Nadeau School District.

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Quick Stats (2025)

  • School Type: Alternative school
  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 43 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 23%
  • : <50% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education

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