Northwest Connect
157 Students
High School 7th - 12th
School Overview
Northwest Alternative High School, located in Jackson, Michigan, serves as a specialized educational environment within the Northwest Community Schools district. It is designed to provide a flexible and supportive pathway for students who may struggle in a traditional high school setting or who require an alternative approach to meet their academic goals. By offering a smaller, more personalized atmosphere, the school focuses on re-engaging students and helping them overcome barriers to graduation through individualized attention and a tailored curriculum.
The school emphasizes a structured yet adaptable learning experience that prioritizes credit recovery, social-emotional development, and career readiness. By maintaining a close connection with the broader Northwest school system, the alternative program ensures that its students have access to the resources and support necessary to earn their diplomas while preparing for post-secondary opportunities. Through its focus on student-centered instruction, Northwest Alternative High School remains committed to fostering an inclusive community where every student is encouraged to succeed at their own pace.
The school emphasizes a structured yet adaptable learning experience that prioritizes credit recovery, social-emotional development, and career readiness. By maintaining a close connection with the broader Northwest school system, the alternative program ensures that its students have access to the resources and support necessary to earn their diplomas while preparing for post-secondary opportunities. Through its focus on student-centered instruction, Northwest Alternative High School remains committed to fostering an inclusive community where every student is encouraged to succeed at their own pace.
157
Total Students
9.4
Full-Time Teachers
16.6
Student/Teacher Ratio
55.4%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
Student Demographics Data Table
| Demographic | Student Count |
|---|---|
| White | 114 |
| Hispanic | 10 |
| Black | 6 |
| Asian | 2 |
| Two or More | 24 |
| American Indian | 1 |
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White114 (72.6%)
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Two or More24 (15.3%)
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Hispanic10 (6.4%)
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Black6 (3.8%)
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Asian2 (1.3%)
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American Indian1 (0.6%)
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: | Northwest Community Schools |
| Phone: | (517)817-4702 |
| Website: | http://nwschools.org |
| Grade Range: | 7th - 12th |
| Total Students: | 157 |
| Full-Time Teachers (FTE): | 9.4 |
| Pupil/Teacher Ratio: | 16.6 |
| NSLP Participation:1 | Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO) |
| Qualified Free Lunch: | 85 |
| Qualified Reduced Lunch: | 2 |
Grades Taught
Grade 7
5
Grade 8
5
Grade 9
24
Grade 10
33
Grade 11
41
Grade 12
49
Grades Taught Data Table
| Grade | Student Count |
|---|---|
| Grade 7 | 5 |
| Grade 8 | 5 |
| Grade 9 | 24 |
| Grade 10 | 33 |
| Grade 11 | 41 |
| Grade 12 | 49 |
Gender Ratio
Student Gender Ratio Data Table
| Gender | Student Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Female | 78 | 49.7% |
| Male | 79 | 50.3% |
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