Serving 22 students in grades 9-12, Jack Reque Alternative High 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 40%). 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 22:1 is higher than the Michigan state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 50% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is higher than the Michigan state average of 37% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
- School Type: Alternative school
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 22 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 22:1
- Minority Enrollment: 50%
- Graduation Rate: ≥50% (Btm 50% in MI)
- Math Proficiency: <50% (Top 1%)
- Reading Proficiency: <50% (Top 1%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Jack Reque Alternative High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Michigan for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Community Size
School Overview
Jack Reque Alternative High School's student population of 22 students has stayed relatively flat 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
22 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
1 teacher
School Rankings
The diversity score of Jack Reque Alternative High School is 0.55, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.56. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)<50%
40%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)<50%
49%
Student : Teacher Ratio
22:1
17:1
American Indian
45%
1%
Asian
n/a
4%
Hispanic
5%
9%
Black
n/a
18%
White
50%
63%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
≥50%
81%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
73%
50%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (21-22)
5%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
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 40% MI state average), while <50% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% MI state average).
What is the graduation rate of Jack Reque Alternative High School?
The graduation rate of Jack Reque Alternative High School is 50%, which is lower than the Michigan state average of 81%.
How many students attend Jack Reque Alternative High School?
22 students attend Jack Reque Alternative High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
50% of Jack Reque Alternative High School students are White, 45% of students are American Indian, and 5% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Jack Reque Alternative High School?
Jack Reque Alternative High School has a student ration of 22:1, which is higher than the Michigan state average of 17:1.
What grades does Jack Reque Alternative High School offer ?
Jack Reque Alternative High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Jack Reque Alternative High School part of?
Jack Reque Alternative High School is part of Manistique Area Schools School District.
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