Allegan Alternative High School

Allegan Alternative High School, a minimally staffed senior high in ALLEGAN, Michigan, part of Allegan Public Schools, teaches 112 students, covering grades 9 through 12. That puts it 76% below the typical public school in Michigan, which averages around 460 students.

Across the 8 schools in Allegan Public Schools (2,035 students total), Allegan Alternative High School accounts for its share of the district's footprint.

In terms of who attends, Allegan Alternative High School reports that nearly all students (89%) are White. The remainder comes out to 5% Hispanic, 5% multiracial. That composition is broadly in line with Allegan County as a whole.

Looking at school resources, On paper, Allegan Alternative High School has 4 full-time-equivalent teachers, translating to a class-load average of around 25.8:1. Statewide, the average ratio sits near 21.6:1, putting Allegan Alternative High School higher than the state norm the norm. Roughly 65% of students at Allegan Alternative High School qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, often used as a Title I proxy. Set against Allegan County (around 43%), the school's rate is north of typical.

In the broader community, Allegan County reports that median household income runs about $83,283, roughly 27% of adults have completed at least a four-year degree, and the poverty rate sits near 5%. Allegan Alternative High School is one of 55 public schools in Allegan County (combined enrollment of about 17,174 students).

The closest other public school is Allegan Online K12, roughly 0.0 miles away. 8 of the 8 nearest public schools sit inside a five-mile radius.

The campus sits in a town-based setting.

Five-year trend. Over the past 7-year window, the student count shrank 46%: 209 students in 2018 compared to 112 in 2025. Class-load math has fell: from 52.3:1 in 2018 to 25.8:1 in 2025.

Within the allk12 community for this school, the feed for Allegan Alternative High School typically covers school events, parent volunteer needs, and clubs. The community welcomes input from current and former families.