School Overview
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students (09-10)
10 students
Total Classroom Teachers
1 teacher
School Rankings
Student : Teacher Ratio
n/a
17:1
American Indian
(09-10)n/a
2%
Asian
(09-10)n/a
3%
Hispanic
(09-10)30%
5%
Black
(09-10)n/a
20%
White
(09-10)70%
70%
Hawaiian
(09-10)n/a
n/a
Two or more races
(09-10)n/a
n/a
Eligible for Free Lunch (09-10)
40%
40%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (09-10)
20%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
How many students attend The Better Alternative Elementary School?
10 students attend The Better Alternative Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
70% of The Better Alternative Elementary School students are White, and 30% of students are Hispanic.
What grades does The Better Alternative Elementary School offer ?
The Better Alternative Elementary School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is The Better Alternative Elementary School part of?
The Better Alternative Elementary School is part of Stephenson Area Public Schools School District.
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