Enrollment
13
High
DISTRICT 533 · STATE 460
SCHOOL COMMUNITY·DEXTER COMMUNITY SCHOOL DISTRICT·NCES 261203008790
Dexter Alternative School
2704 BAKER RD, DEXTER, MI 48130 · (734) 424-4100 · Washtenaw County
GRADES 09–12HIGH31-TOWNALTERNATIVE EDUCATION SCHOOL13 STUDENTS
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Not graded
Schools serving specialized populations are not graded, because state test results are not a fair comparison for them. How grades work
Student : Teacher
7.9:1
2 FTE teachers
DISTRICT 10.8:1 · STATE 21.6:1
Free / Reduced Lunch
23%
3 students
DISTRICT 12% · STATE 55%
Community
0
0 members
Enrollment and student:teacher ratio compared against other high schools. Free/Reduced Lunch and demographics compared against all schools.
Enrollment by grade, 2024-25
| Grade | Students | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Grade 10 | 2 | 15% |
| Grade 11 | 4 | 31% |
| Grade 12 | 7 | 54% |
Student demographics
Student head counts by race/ethnicity from federal NCES enrollment data. District, state, and US figures are each group's share of all public school students in that area (US excludes territories). Very small groups may be suppressed in the source, so categories do not always sum exactly to total enrollment.
Gender split
BeatsExpectations
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Where Dexter Alternative School ranks
Among high schools| Measure | This school | In Michigan | In Washtenaw County |
|---|---|---|---|
| Enrollment ranked largest first | 13 | #796 of 844 | #23 of 26 |
Ranked against other public high schools. Online schools are left out of every list, and test-score lists leave out schools that serve specialized populations. Each rank links to the full list. Arrows under a test-score rank show places moved since the prior test year, among schools tested both years.
4-year change
SY 2020-21 vs SY 2024-25Enrollment
13
+2 (+18%) vs 2020
Student : Teacher
7.9:1
was 5.5:1
Source: NCES Common Core of Data
Enrollment and staffing by year
| School year | Students | Teachers (FTE) | Students per teacher | Free and reduced lunch |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024-25 | 13 | 1.6 | 7.9:1 | 23% (3) |
| 2023-24 | 18 | 1.8 | 10.2:1 | 56% (10) |
| 2022-23 | 16 | 1.9 | 8.5:1 | 31% (5) |
| 2020-21 | 11 | 2 | 5.5:1 | 27% (3) |
| 2017-18 | 16 | 2 | 8.0:1 | 56% (9) |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data. Rows are the federal collections on file for Dexter Alternative School.
Since 2017-18: students down 19% (16 to 13); teachers down 18% (2 to 1.6).
About Dexter Alternative School
Dexter Alternative School is the name of a small high school in DEXTER, Michigan. The latest federal count shows 13 students in grades 9 through 12. The average for high schools in Michigan is about 460 students, so this school is 97% smaller than average.
Dexter Alternative School belongs to Dexter Community School District, a district of 6 schools and 3,290 students.
The large majority of students at Dexter Alternative School, 92%, are White. Other reported shares: 8% Hispanic. Washtenaw County's residents are about 69% White, 24 points below the school's share.
Dexter Alternative School employs 1.6 full-time-equivalent teachers. That gives a ratio of about 7.9:1. The average ratio among high schools in Michigan is 21.6:1, higher than at this school. Dexter Alternative School's free or reduced-price lunch eligibility rate is 23%. The 34% average for public schools in Washtenaw County is 11 points higher.
According to the American Community Survey, in Washtenaw County, median household income is about $89,180, the share of adults with a bachelor's degree or higher is 59%, and about 7% of people live in poverty. A total of 104 public schools operate in Washtenaw County, serving about 42,861 students.
Nearest public school: Creekside Intermediate School, about 0.1 miles away. The five-mile area around Dexter Alternative School holds 5 other public schools.
The school's locale code, Town: Fringe, means it is in a town close to an urbanized area.
The number of students grew from 11 to 13 over 4 years. The school's ratio rose from 5.5:1 to 7.9:1 between 2020-21 and 2024-25.
If you have questions about sports schedules, lunch menus, and spirit week at Dexter Alternative School, you can post them here. Posting is open to anyone connected to the school.
Washtenaw County at a glance
View full county profilePopulation
369,822
Census ACS
Median income
$89,180
Household, ACS
Bachelor's+
59%
Adults 25+
Poverty rate
7%
Below federal line
Schools in county
104
42,861 students
Quick facts
Related schools
Other schools in Dexter Community School District
- Dexter High SchoolHigh · 1,053 students
- Dexter Early Elementary ComplexElementary · 734 students
- Mill Creek Middle SchoolMiddle · 525 students
- Wylie Elementary SchoolElementary · 486 students
- Creekside Intermediate SchoolMiddle · 479 students
- BatesCombined
Other schools in DEXTER
- Dexter High SchoolHigh · 1,053 students
- Dexter Early Elementary ComplexElementary · 734 students
- Mill Creek Middle SchoolMiddle · 525 students
- Wylie Elementary SchoolElementary · 486 students
- Creekside Intermediate SchoolMiddle · 479 students
- BatesCombined
Nearby schools
- Creekside Intermediate School0.1 mi · 479
- Wylie Elementary School0.2 mi · 486
- Dexter Early Elementary Complex0.3 mi · 734
- Mill Creek Middle School0.4 mi · 525
- Dexter High School0.7 mi · 1,053
- Abbot School5.7 mi · 315
Frequently asked questions
About Dexter Alternative SchoolHow large is Dexter Alternative School?
Dexter Alternative School enrolls approximately 13 students in grades 09-12.
What grades does Dexter Alternative School serve?
Dexter Alternative School serves grades 09-12.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Dexter Alternative School?
The student-to-teacher ratio at Dexter Alternative School is approximately 7.9:1 (2 FTE teachers).
What is the racial breakdown of students at Dexter Alternative School?
At Dexter Alternative School, the student body is approximately 92% White, 8% Hispanic.
Who oversees Dexter Alternative School?
Dexter Alternative School is overseen by Dexter Community School District in Washtenaw County.
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