Oasis

3480 S ISABELLA RD
MOUNT PLEASANT, MI 48858

www.mtpleasantschools.net

138 Students

High School 6th - 12th

School Overview

WAY Oasis is a specialized educational program operating under the Mount Pleasant Public Schools district in Michigan. Designed as a flexible, student-centered learning environment, it primarily utilizes a blended learning model—combining online curriculum with on-site teacher support—to serve students who may need an alternative to the traditional classroom setting. The program focuses on personalized instruction, allowing students to progress at their own pace while working toward their high school diploma.

The mission of the school centers on providing a supportive, technology-driven path for students who are looking for more autonomy in their education. By leveraging the resources of the Mount Pleasant district, WAY Oasis offers a unique approach that emphasizes project-based learning and individual accountability. It serves as a vital resource for learners who benefit from a non-traditional schedule or who require a more customized academic experience to succeed.

138

Total Students

8.8

Full-Time Teachers

15.8

Student/Teacher Ratio

65.2%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Oasis
Demographic	Student Count
White	74
Hispanic	14
Black	5
Asian	1
Two or More	14
American Indian	30

White
74 (53.6%)
American Indian
30 (21.7%)
Hispanic
14 (10.1%)
Two or More
14 (10.1%)
Black
5 (3.6%)
Asian
1 (0.7%)

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:	Mt. Pleasant City School District
Phone:	(989)775-2290
Website:	http://www.mtpleasantschools.net
Grade Range:	6th - 12th
Total Students:	138
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	8.8
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	15.8
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	88
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	2

* 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 6 2

Grade 7 7

Grade 8 11

Grade 9 17

Grade 10 32

Grade 11 32

Grade 12 37