Serving 19 students in grades 9-12, Unity Alternative School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Michigan for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is <50% (which is higher than the Michigan state average of 35%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is <50% (which is higher than the Michigan state average of 49%).
The student-teacher ratio of 19:1 is higher than the Michigan state level of 16:1.
Minority enrollment is 10% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Michigan state average of 37% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (2026)
- School Type: Alternative school
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 19 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 19:1
- Minority Enrollment: 10%
- Graduation Rate: ≥50% (Btm 50% in MI)
- Math Proficiency: <50% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: <50% (Top 1%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Unity Alternative School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Michigan for:
Category
Attribute
Math Proficiency
Community Size
School Overview
Unity Alternative School's student population of 19 students has grown by 5% over five school years.
The teacher population of 1 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
19 students
Total Classroom Teachers
1 teacher
Year Founded
1994
School Calendar
School Rankings
The diversity score of Unity Alternative School is 0.19, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.57. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
<50%
35%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)<50%
49%
Student-Teacher Ratio
19:1
16:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
4%
Hispanic
5%
9%
Black
n/a
18%
White
90%
63%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
≥50%
81%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
42%
45%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (21-22)
7%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Lowell Area Schools
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education
School Notes
- School Mascot: Arrows
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
<50% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 35% MI state average), while <50% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% MI state average).
What is the graduation rate of Unity Alternative School?
The graduation rate of Unity Alternative School is 50%, which is lower than the Michigan state average of 81%.
How many students attend Unity Alternative School?
19 students attend Unity Alternative School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
90% of Unity Alternative School students are White, 5% of students are Hispanic, and 5% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Unity Alternative School?
Unity Alternative School has a student ration of 19:1, which is higher than the Michigan state average of 16:1.
What grades does Unity Alternative School offer ?
Unity Alternative School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Unity Alternative School part of?
Unity Alternative School is part of Lowell Area Schools.
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