North Pointe Center

Heritage Southwest Intermediate School District
704 ORCHARD ST
DOWAGIAC, MI 49047
44 Students
Other K - 12th
School Overview
The North Pointe Center, located in Dowagiac, Michigan, operates under the Lewis Cass Intermediate School District (LCISD). It serves as a specialized educational facility designed to provide essential support and programming for students with unique learning needs. The center focuses on creating an inclusive and highly structured environment where students who require intensive behavioral, emotional, or academic support can receive individualized attention from trained professionals.

By functioning as a regional resource, the North Pointe Center emphasizes a holistic approach to student development, prioritizing both social-emotional growth and functional academic skills. The school works closely with local districts within the LCISD to ensure that students receive the specialized services outlined in their Individualized Education Programs (IEPs). Through its dedicated staff and collaborative atmosphere, the center aims to help students overcome barriers to learning, ultimately fostering greater independence and success in their educational journeys.
44
Total Students
3.0
Full-Time Teachers
14.7
Student/Teacher Ratio
63.6%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • White
    31 (70.5%)
  • Two or More
    6 (13.6%)
  • Black
    4 (9.1%)
  • Hispanic
    2 (4.5%)
  • Pacific Islander
    1 (2.3%)
School Location
School Details
Status: Open
School Level: Other
School Type: Special Education School
Charter Status:* Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction: Supplemental Virtual
Shared Time Status: No
District: Heritage Southwest Intermediate School District
Phone: (269)390-5055
Website: http://www.hsisd.org
Grade Range: K - 12th
Total Students: 44
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 3.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 14.7
NSLP Participation:1 Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch: 27
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 1

* 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 8 2
Grade 9 9
Grade 10 3
Grade 11 6
Grade 12 8
Ungraded 16
Gender Ratio
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Heritage Southwest Intermediate School District
64 Students
61662 DAILEY RD
CASSOPOLIS, MI 49031 (6.2 miles away)
Other Pre-K - 12th