Phoenix Alternative High School serves 36 students in grades 9-12.
The student-teacher ratio of 9:1 is lower than the Michigan state level of 16:1.
Minority enrollment is 28% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Michigan state average of 37% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (2026)
- School Type: Alternative school
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 36 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 9:1
- Minority Enrollment: 28%
- Graduation Rate: ≤20% (Btm 50% in MI)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Phoenix Alternative High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Michigan for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Phoenix Alternative High School's student population of 36 students has declined by 10% over five school years.
The teacher population of 4 teachers has grown by 33% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
36 students
Total Classroom Teachers
4 teachers
School Calendar
School Rankings
The diversity score of Phoenix Alternative High School is 0.46, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.57. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Student-Teacher Ratio
9:1
16:1
American Indian
6%
1%
Hispanic
11%
9%
White
72%
63%
Two or more races
11%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
≤20%
81%
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)100%
33.3%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
78%
45%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the graduation rate of Phoenix Alternative High School?
The graduation rate of Phoenix Alternative High School is 20%, which is lower than the Michigan state average of 81%.
How many students attend Phoenix Alternative High School?
36 students attend Phoenix Alternative High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
72% of Phoenix Alternative High School students are White, 11% of students are Hispanic, 11% of students are Two or more races, and 6% of students are American Indian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Phoenix Alternative High School?
Phoenix Alternative High School has a student ration of 9:1, which is lower than the Michigan state average of 16:1.
What grades does Phoenix Alternative High School offer ?
Phoenix Alternative High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (No virtual instruction).
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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