Asher School

www.southgateadulted.org

462 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

Asher School, located at 14101 Leroy St. in Southgate, Michigan, serves as a specialized educational facility focused primarily on adult education and alternative learning pathways. Operated under the Southgate Community School District, the institution is dedicated to providing students with the resources necessary to complete their high school education or acquire essential skills for personal and professional advancement. By offering a supportive environment, the school caters to individuals who may have faced obstacles in traditional classroom settings or those looking to return to school to earn their diploma or GED.

The school’s mission is centered on accessibility and flexibility, ensuring that learners have a clear roadmap to academic success. Through its adult education programs, Asher School emphasizes the importance of lifelong learning, providing both academic instruction and guidance to help students transition into the workforce or higher education. Its commitment to the Southgate community is reflected in its structured approach to fostering student growth, resilience, and the attainment of state-recognized educational credentials.

462

Total Students

14.5

Full-Time Teachers

31.9

Student/Teacher Ratio

74.9%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Asher School
Demographic	Student Count
White	265
Hispanic	69
Black	111
Asian	3
Two or More	8
American Indian	5
Pacific Islander	1

White
265 (57.4%)
Black
111 (24.0%)
Hispanic
69 (14.9%)
Two or More
8 (1.7%)
American Indian
5 (1.1%)
Asian
3 (0.6%)
Pacific Islander
1 (0.2%)

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:	Southgate Community School District
Phone:	(734)246-4633
Website:	http://www.southgateadulted.org
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	462
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	14.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	31.9
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	340
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 9 106

Grade 10 78

Grade 11 133

Grade 12 145