Constantine Alternative Education

Constantine Alternative Education is a secondary school of tiny scale in CONSTANTINE, Michigan, operated by Constantine Public School District, serveing 104 students in grades 6 through 12. That puts it 77% smaller than the typical public school in Michigan, which averages around 460 students.

Across the 5 schools in Constantine Public School District (1,247 students total), Constantine Alternative Education accounts for its share of the district's footprint.

For racial and ethnic makeup, Constantine Alternative Education records that the student body is overwhelmingly White (90%). Beyond that, the school lists 5% Hispanic, 3% multiracial.

In terms of school funding signals, On paper, Constantine Alternative Education has 1 full-time-equivalent teachers, translating to a class-load average of around 103.0:1. The state averages around 21.6:1, so this campus is higher than the state norm typical. Around 60% of the student body qualifies for free or reduced-price meals, often used as a Title I proxy.

In the area at large, the surrounding county (St. Joseph County) logs that median household income runs about $66,425, about 17% of the adult population holds a bachelor's degree or above, and roughly 8% of residents live below the federal poverty line. Constantine Alternative Education is one of 32 public schools in St. Joseph County (combined enrollment of about 9,517 students).

Eastside Elementary School is the nearest neighboring public school, about 0.3 miles from this campus. Within five miles, there are 6 other public schools.

Geographically, the school is in a countryside area.

Trend over the last 7 years. Constantine Alternative Education's enrollment has edged up 160% since 2018, when it stood at 40 (now 104). White enrollment moved from 95% to 90% across the same window. The student-to-teacher ratio loosened from 12.3:1 in 2018 to 103.0:1 today.

On the community side, posts here usually surface around classroom updates, athletics, and weather closures. Parents, students, alumni, and staff are welcome to weigh in.