Inverness Academy

Cheboygan Area Schools
7461 N STRAITS HWY
CHEBOYGAN, MI 49721
82 Students
High School 6th - 12th
School Overview
Inverness Academy, located in Cheboygan, Michigan, operates as an alternative educational program under the Cheboygan Area Schools district. Designed to serve students who may benefit from a non-traditional learning environment, the academy focuses on providing a personalized approach to academics. Its primary goal is to support students in completing their high school requirements, often catering to those who need flexibility in their scheduling, credit recovery options, or a more individualized pace to achieve graduation.

The school emphasizes a supportive culture that prioritizes student success and workforce readiness. By utilizing the resources of the broader Cheboygan Area Schools system, Inverness Academy bridges the gap for students who might struggle in a conventional classroom setting, offering a smaller, more focused setting. Through this alternative framework, the academy remains dedicated to ensuring that every student has a viable pathway to earning their diploma and transitioning successfully into post-secondary education or the workforce.
82
Total Students
4.2
Full-Time Teachers
19.3
Student/Teacher Ratio
76.8%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • White
    67 (81.7%)
  • Two or More
    10 (12.2%)
  • Hispanic
    2 (2.4%)
  • American Indian
    2 (2.4%)
  • Black
    1 (1.2%)
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: Cheboygan Area Schools
Phone: (231)627-5613
Website: http://www.chebschools.com
Grade Range: 6th - 12th
Total Students: 82
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 4.2
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 19.3
NSLP Participation:1 Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch: 60
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 3

* 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 13
Grade 10 15
Grade 11 20
Grade 12 34
Gender Ratio
Nearby High Schools (Within 10 Miles)
Cheboygan Area High School
Cheboygan Area Schools
548 Students
801 W LINCOLN AVE
CHEBOYGAN, MI 49721 (4.5 miles away)
High School 8th - 12th