Farwell Timberland Alternative High School
39 Students
High School 8th - 12th
School Overview
Farwell Timberland Alternative High School, located in Farwell, Michigan, is an educational institution dedicated to serving students who may benefit from a non-traditional approach to learning. As part of the Farwell Area Schools district, the program is designed to provide a supportive and flexible environment for students who are seeking an alternative path to earning their high school diploma. By offering smaller class sizes and a curriculum tailored to individual needs, the school aims to help students overcome academic or personal challenges, improve attendance, and ultimately succeed in meeting state graduation requirements.
The school emphasizes a student-centered atmosphere that prioritizes personalized instruction and social-emotional support. By fostering a closer connection between faculty and students, Timberland Alternative High School seeks to re-engage learners who may have struggled in a traditional comprehensive high school setting. Through its commitment to individualized academic pathways, the school plays a vital role in the Farwell community by ensuring that all students have the tools, guidance, and opportunity to reach their potential and prepare for their post-secondary futures.
The school emphasizes a student-centered atmosphere that prioritizes personalized instruction and social-emotional support. By fostering a closer connection between faculty and students, Timberland Alternative High School seeks to re-engage learners who may have struggled in a traditional comprehensive high school setting. Through its commitment to individualized academic pathways, the school plays a vital role in the Farwell community by ensuring that all students have the tools, guidance, and opportunity to reach their potential and prepare for their post-secondary futures.
39
Total Students
2.2
Full-Time Teachers
17.7
Student/Teacher Ratio
76.9%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
Student Demographics Data Table
| Demographic | Student Count |
|---|---|
| White | 37 |
| Hispanic | 1 |
| Black | 1 |
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White37 (94.9%)
-
Hispanic1 (2.6%)
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Black1 (2.6%)
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: | Farwell Area Schools |
| Phone: | (989)588-7219 |
| Website: | http://www.farwellschools.net |
| Grade Range: | 8th - 12th |
| Total Students: | 39 |
| Full-Time Teachers (FTE): | 2.2 |
| Pupil/Teacher Ratio: | 17.7 |
| NSLP Participation:1 | Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO) |
| Qualified Free Lunch: | 29 |
| Qualified Reduced Lunch: | 1 |
Grades Taught
Grade 8
2
Grade 9
8
Grade 10
6
Grade 11
13
Grade 12
10
Grades Taught Data Table
| Grade | Student Count |
|---|---|
| Grade 8 | 2 |
| Grade 9 | 8 |
| Grade 10 | 6 |
| Grade 11 | 13 |
| Grade 12 | 10 |
Gender Ratio
Student Gender Ratio Data Table
| Gender | Student Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Female | 10 | 25.6% |
| Male | 29 | 74.4% |
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