Enrollment
42
High
DISTRICT 162 · STATE 460
SCHOOL COMMUNITY·HARRISON COMMUNITY SCHOOLS·NCES 261782000105
Harrison Alternative Education
420 W SPRUCE ST, HARRISON, MI 48625 · (989) 539-7417 · Clare County
GRADES 09–12HIGH32-TOWNTITLE IALTERNATIVE EDUCATION SCHOOL42 STUDENTS
Student : Teacher
10.4:1
4 FTE teachers
DISTRICT 12.8:1 · STATE 21.6:1
Free / Reduced Lunch
88%
37 students
DISTRICT 82% · 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 9 | 10 | 24% |
| Grade 10 | 11 | 26% |
| Grade 11 | 10 | 24% |
| Grade 12 | 11 | 26% |
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
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4-year change
SY 2020-21 vs SY 2024-25Enrollment
42
+18 (+75%) vs 2020
-43% since 2000-01, when it was 74
Student : Teacher
10.4:1
was 24.0:1
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 | 42 | 4 | 10.4:1 | 88% (37) |
| 2023-24 | 37 | 4 | 9.3:1 | 86% (32) |
| 2022-23 | 31 | 1.8 | 17.2:1 | 87% (27) |
| 2020-21 | 24 | 1 | 24.0:1 | 92% (22) |
| 2017-18 | 15 | 2.6 | 5.8:1 | 93% (14) |
| 2015-16 | 18 | 1 | 18.0:1 | 78% (14) |
| 2010-11 | 37 | 2 | 18.5:1 | 86% (32) |
| 2000-01 | 74 | 2 | 37.0:1 | 22% (16) |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data. Rows are the federal collections on file for Harrison Alternative Education.
Since 2017-18: students up 180% (15 to 42); teachers up 55% (2.6 to 4).
About Harrison Alternative Education
At 420 W SPRUCE ST in HARRISON, Michigan, Harrison Alternative Education operates as a small high school. Enrolled students number 42 students, in grades 9 through 12. Statewide, high schools in Michigan average about 460 students each.
Harrison Alternative Education is part of a district of 4 schools: Harrison Community Schools, with 1,184 students.
White students make up 88% of enrollment at Harrison Alternative Education. Next come 5% Hispanic, 5% multiracial, and 2% Pacific Islander.
The ratio of students to teachers is 10.4:1, with 4 full-time-equivalent teachers on staff. That is 11.2 students per teacher below the 21.6:1 average for high schools in Michigan. The percentage of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch is 88%. The average for public schools in Clare County is 65%.
In the county around the school, Clare County, the median household income is $49,384, 13% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and about 17% of people live in poverty. There are 13 public schools in Clare County, enrolling about 3,785 students in all.
Nearest public school: Robert M Larson Elementary School, about 0.1 miles away. A five-mile radius around the school includes 4 other public schools.
The federal government classifies Harrison Alternative Education's location as Town: Distant.
Reported enrollment: 24 (2020-21) and 42 (2024-25). These figures may describe different sets of grades. Its ratio of students to teachers was 24.0:1 in 2020-21, and 10.4:1 in 2024-25.
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Clare County at a glance
View full county profilePopulation
31,218
Census ACS
Median income
$49,384
Household, ACS
Bachelor's+
13%
Adults 25+
Poverty rate
17%
Below federal line
Schools in county
13
3,785 students
Quick facts
Related schools
Other schools in Harrison Community Schools
- Robert M Larson Elementary SchoolElementary · 582 students
- Harrison Community High SchoolHigh · 281 students
- Harrison Middle SchoolMiddle · 279 students
Other schools in HARRISON
- Robert M Larson Elementary SchoolElementary · 582 students
- Harrison Community High SchoolHigh · 281 students
- Harrison Middle SchoolMiddle · 279 students
Nearby schools
- Robert M Larson Elementary School0.1 mi · 582
- Harrison Middle School0.4 mi · 279
- Harrison Community High School0.5 mi · 281
- ClareGladwin Area School4.3 mi · 47
- Farwell Timberland Alternative High School12.1 mi · 39
- Farwell Middle School12.8 mi · 281
Frequently asked questions
About Harrison Alternative EducationWhat is the total enrollment at Harrison Alternative Education?
Harrison Alternative Education enrolls approximately 42 students in grades 09-12.
What grades does Harrison Alternative Education serve?
Harrison Alternative Education serves grades 09-12.
How many teachers does Harrison Alternative Education have?
Harrison Alternative Education employs 4 FTE teachers, for a student-to-teacher ratio of 10.4:1.
What is the student diversity at Harrison Alternative Education?
Student demographics at Harrison Alternative Education are roughly 88% White, 5% Hispanic, 5% Two or more.
What district is Harrison Alternative Education in?
Harrison Alternative Education is part of Harrison Community Schools.
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