Northwest Alternative High School

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Northwest Alternative High School

Public High School | Grade 7-12
6900 Rives Junction Rd,  Jackson, MI
Northwest Community Schools
2.6
5.0
157 Students
C
Niche Grade

School Details

Head of School
Mr. James Upright
Student Teacher Ratio
17:1
Average GPA
2.94
Graduation Rate
47%

Niche Grade

C
Academics
B-
Teachers
B-
College Prep
C
Administration
C-
Resources/Facilities
C
Clubs and Activities
B-
Food
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Niche Grades

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Niche Grade Details

Academics
Average GPA
2.94
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
17:1
Teachers
9
Full Time Teachers
9
Teachers in First or Second Year
0%
Clubs and Activities
Girls Athletic Participation
Very Low
Boys Athletic Participation
Very Low

GreatSchools Rating

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GreatSchools Rating
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GreatSchools Rating Details

Student Diversity

Male
54.9%
Female
45.1%
White
74.6%
Two or more races
12.3%
Black
7.4%
Hispanic
4.9%
Asian
<1%

Specialty School Programs

Free/Reduced Lunch Offered

Colleges Students are Considering

Students are most interested in or go on to attend these colleges.
University of Michigan - Ann Arbor 5 Students
Michigan State University 4 Students
Western Michigan University 3 Students
Central Michigan University 2 Students
Eastern Michigan University 2 Students
Lansing Community College 2 Students
Jackson College 2 Students
Alma College 1 Students
Albion College 1 Students
Baker College 1 Students

What Students Want to Study

Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.
Pre-Medicine Studies 2 Students
Criminology 1 Students
Early Childhood Education 1 Students
Cosmetology 1 Students
Aeronautics and Aviation Technology 1 Students
Medical Assistant 1 Students
Cosmetology Instruction and Salon Management 1 Students
Aviation Management and Operations 1 Students
Air Transportation 1 Students
Nail Technician 1 Students

This School’s Reviews

Niche Reviews
2.6 9 Reviews
4.0 Niche User
3/23/2016
There are a lot of things to do outside of school and after school.
1.0 Niche User
3/22/2015
There is legit no clubs and you can't play sports or participate in student government like you can at the regular high school, I believe Alternative students should at least have some opportunities to enjoy school.
1.0 Niche User
3/22/2015
I just ate poptarts or the chips they sell, the food is gross.
GreatSchools Reviews
5.0 1 Review
5.0 other
4/14/2014
This is a great school for not only troubled students but ones who just need a little boost, they have amazing teachers a topic i couldnt push enough. I am a former student and have alway been bad in school, I just never got the help i needed, within my first year at Northwest Alternative I was on t...

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Northwest Alternative High School is a public school for students in grades 7-12 in Jackson, MI, in the Blackman neighborhood, and is served by the Northwest Community Schools in Michigan. Annual tuition is $0. The school has a total enrollment of 157 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 17:1. Northwest Alternative High School has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of C and a GreatSchools Rating of 5 out of 10. The average GPA is 2.94, and the graduation rate is 47%. The average home value in this area is $240,430. Discover additional schools in the area, like Northwest High School, Northwest Middle School, and more. Learn more about what Jackson has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near Northwest Alternative High School.

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