Birch Run Progressive High School

38 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

Birch Run Progressive High School, located in Birch Run, Michigan, operates as an alternative educational setting designed to provide a more flexible and personalized approach to learning for students who may struggle in a traditional high school environment. By utilizing a smaller classroom setting and a more individualized curriculum, the school aims to help students overcome academic or personal barriers to graduation. The program focuses on credit recovery and social-emotional support, ensuring that students remain on track to earn their diplomas in a supportive, focused atmosphere.

The school is part of the Birch Run Area Schools district and emphasizes a "progressive" philosophy, which often involves self-paced learning, non-traditional scheduling, and stronger student-teacher mentorships. Because the environment is smaller than a comprehensive high school, it fosters a close-knit community where students can receive the targeted attention necessary to succeed. Ultimately, Birch Run Progressive serves as a vital pathway for students seeking an alternative route to academic achievement and personal development.

Total Students

0.8

Full-Time Teachers

50.7

Student/Teacher Ratio

63.2%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Birch Run Progressive High School
Demographic	Student Count
White	32
Hispanic	2
Black	2
Two or More	2

White
32 (84.2%)
Hispanic
2 (5.3%)
Black
2 (5.3%)
Two or More
2 (5.3%)

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:	Birch Run Area Schools
Phone:	(989)624-9392
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	38
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	0.8
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	50.7
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	23
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	1

* 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 3

Grade 10 4

Grade 11 14

Grade 12 17