New Options High School

www.allendale.k12.mi.us

51 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

New Options High School, located in Allendale, Michigan, operates as a specialized alternative education program within the Allendale Public Schools district. Designed to serve students who may benefit from a non-traditional learning environment, the school focuses on providing a personalized approach to academic success. By offering a smaller, more flexible setting, the program aims to help students overcome obstacles, regain credit, and stay on track toward earning their high school diplomas.

The curriculum and instruction at New Options are tailored to meet individual student needs, emphasizing both core academic requirements and personal development. The school maintains a close connection to the broader Allendale Public Schools community, utilizing district resources while fostering a supportive, student-centered culture. By prioritizing mentorship and individualized pacing, New Options High School serves as a vital pathway for students seeking an effective, focused alternative to the traditional high school experience.

Total Students

0.9

Full-Time Teachers

54.3

Student/Teacher Ratio

51.0%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for New Options High School
Demographic	Student Count
White	36
Hispanic	10
Black	2
Two or More	3

White
36 (70.6%)
Hispanic
10 (19.6%)
Two or More
3 (5.9%)
Black
2 (3.9%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	High School
School Type:	Alternative School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	Primarily virtual
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Allendale Public Schools
Phone:	(616)892-5575
Website:	http://www.allendale.k12.mi.us
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	51
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	0.9
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	54.3
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	22
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	4

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Grade 9 2

Grade 10 14

Grade 11 19

Grade 12 16