Alternative Educational Academy of Iosco County

Charter School 171 Students

High School 6th - 12th

School Overview

The **Alternative Educational Academy (AEA) of Iosco County**, located in East Tawas, Michigan, serves as a specialized public school program designed to support students who may not thrive in a traditional classroom environment. By offering a flexible and personalized approach to learning, the academy focuses on helping students overcome academic or personal challenges to stay on track for graduation. The school prioritizes smaller class sizes and individualized instruction, allowing educators to build meaningful relationships with students and tailor educational plans to meet their specific needs and learning styles.

Beyond traditional academics, the AEA of Iosco County is committed to fostering a supportive, inclusive atmosphere that emphasizes character development, social-emotional growth, and career readiness. By providing an alternative pathway, the academy aims to empower students to reclaim their education, develop self-confidence, and transition successfully into post-secondary life, whether that includes higher education, vocational training, or direct entry into the workforce.

171

Total Students

7.2

Full-Time Teachers

23.7

Student/Teacher Ratio

83.0%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Alternative Educational Academy of Iosco County
Demographic	Student Count
White	153
Hispanic	7
Black	3
Two or More	7
American Indian	1

White
153 (89.5%)
Hispanic
7 (4.1%)
Two or More
7 (4.1%)
Black
3 (1.8%)
American Indian
1 (0.6%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	High School
School Type:	Alternative School
Charter Status:*	Charter School
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Alternative Educational Academy of Iosco County
Phone:	(989)362-2575
Grade Range:	6th - 12th
Total Students:	171
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	7.2
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	23.7
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	134
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	8

* 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 7 7

Grade 8 8

Grade 9 48

Grade 10 46

Grade 11 38

Grade 12 24