ACES Academy

Alpena Public Schools
3303 S THIRD AVE
ALPENA, MI 49707
57 Students
High School 7th - 12th
School Overview
OxBow ACES Academy, located in Alpena, Michigan, operates as a specialized educational facility within the Alpena Public Schools district. The academy is designed to provide alternative and adult education pathways for students who may not thrive in a traditional classroom setting. By offering a more flexible learning environment, the school focuses on meeting the diverse needs of students seeking to complete their high school requirements, recover credits, or pursue adult basic education goals in a supportive atmosphere.

As part of the broader Alpena Public Schools system, the academy leverages the district’s resources to ensure that students have access to quality instruction tailored to their individual pace and personal circumstances. The program emphasizes graduation readiness and skill development, serving as a vital resource for the community by helping non-traditional learners overcome barriers to education and successfully transition into their next chapters, whether that involves further schooling, vocational training, or the workforce.
57
Total Students
7.1
Full-Time Teachers
8.1
Student/Teacher Ratio
75.4%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • White
    53 (93.0%)
  • Two or More
    4 (7.0%)
School Location
School Details
Status: Open
School Level: High School
School Type: Alternative School
Charter Status:* Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction: Supplemental Virtual
Shared Time Status: No
District: Alpena Public Schools
Phone: (989)358-5170
Website: http://www.alpenaschools.com
Grade Range: 7th - 12th
Total Students: 57
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 7.1
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 8.1
NSLP Participation:1 Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch: 41
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 2

* 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 8 2
Grade 9 7
Grade 10 19
Grade 11 19
Grade 12 10
Gender Ratio
Nearby High Schools (Within 10 Miles)
Alpena High School
Alpena Public Schools
1,091 Students
3303 S THIRD AVE
ALPENA, MI 49707 (0.0 miles away)
High School 8th - 12th