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.
157
Total Students
9.4
Full-Time Teachers
16.6
Student/Teacher Ratio
55.4%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Northwest Connect
Demographic Student Count
White114
Hispanic10
Black6
Asian2
Two or More24
American Indian1
  • White
    114 (72.6%)
  • Two or More
    24 (15.3%)
  • Hispanic
    10 (6.4%)
  • Black
    6 (3.8%)
  • Asian
    2 (1.3%)
  • American Indian
    1 (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

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Northwest Connect
Grade Student Count
Grade 75
Grade 85
Grade 924
Grade 1033
Grade 1141
Grade 1249
Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Northwest Connect
Gender Student Count Percentage
Female7849.7%
Male7950.3%
Nearby High Schools (Within 10 Miles)