Niles Cedar Lane

www.nilesschools.org

134 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

Cedar Lane School, located at 2301 Niles Buchanan Road in Niles, Michigan, operates as a specialized educational facility under the Niles Community Schools district. The school is primarily recognized for its commitment to supporting students with unique learning requirements. It focuses on providing a structured, supportive environment that emphasizes personalized growth, functional life skills, and academic development tailored to the specific needs of its diverse student body.

As part of the broader Niles Community Schools system, Cedar Lane benefits from the district's resources and professional expertise while maintaining a focused, smaller-scale setting. The school emphasizes collaboration between educators, families, and the community to ensure that students receive the individualized attention necessary to thrive. By prioritizing inclusivity and specialized instruction, Cedar Lane serves as a vital component of the local educational landscape, helping students reach their full potential in a compassionate and dedicated learning environment.

134

Total Students

5.4

Full-Time Teachers

24.9

Student/Teacher Ratio

66.4%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Niles Cedar Lane
Demographic	Student Count
White	87
Hispanic	13
Black	11
Two or More	20
American Indian	3

White
87 (64.9%)
Two or More
20 (14.9%)
Hispanic
13 (9.7%)
Black
11 (8.2%)
American Indian
3 (2.2%)

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:	Niles Community Schools
Phone:	(269)684-9554
Website:	http://www.nilesschools.org
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	134
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	5.4
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	24.9
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	83
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	6

* 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 30

Grade 10 46

Grade 11 32

Grade 12 26