Saline Alternative High School

www.salineschools.org

31 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

Saline Alternative High School, located on North Ann Arbor Street in Saline, Michigan, operates as a specialized component of the Saline Area Schools district. The program is designed to provide a flexible and supportive educational environment for students who may benefit from a non-traditional approach to learning. By offering a smaller classroom setting and personalized instruction, the school aims to help students overcome academic or personal challenges, stay on track for graduation, and develop the skills necessary for post-secondary success.

The school emphasizes a close-knit community where students can receive more individualized attention from staff, fostering a culture of accountability and encouragement. Through its connection to the larger Saline district, the alternative high school maintains high academic standards while implementing creative teaching strategies tailored to diverse learning styles. Ultimately, Saline Alternative High School serves as a vital resource for students seeking a unique path toward earning their diploma and preparing for their future careers or continued education.

Total Students

2.0

Full-Time Teachers

15.5

Student/Teacher Ratio

38.7%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Saline Alternative High School
Demographic	Student Count
White	27
Hispanic	1
Black	1
Two or More	2

White
27 (87.1%)
Two or More
2 (6.5%)
Hispanic
1 (3.2%)
Black
1 (3.2%)

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:	Saline Area Schools
Phone:	(734)401-4040
Website:	http://www.salineschools.org
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	31
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	2.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	15.5
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	12
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	0

* 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 2

Grade 10 9

Grade 11 12

Grade 12 8