Lansing Alternative Programs (Closed 2012)

5815 Wise Rd
Lansing, MI 48911
Lansing Alternative Programs serves 28 students in grades 6-12. 
The student:teacher ratio of 28:1 was higher than the Michigan state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment was 68% of the student body (majority Black), which was higher than the Michigan state average of 37% (majority Black).

School Overview

Grades Offered
Grades 6-12
Total Students
28 students
Total Classroom Teachers
1 teacher

School Rankings

This School
State Level (MI)
Student : Teacher Ratio
28:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
4%
Hispanic
4%
9%
Black
64%
18%
White
32%
63%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
5%
All Ethnic Groups
0.49
Eligible for Free Lunch
68%
50%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

How many students attend Lansing Alternative Programs?
28 students attend Lansing Alternative Programs.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
64% of Lansing Alternative Programs students are Black, 32% of students are White, and 4% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Lansing Alternative Programs?
Lansing Alternative Programs has a student ration of 28:1, which is higher than the Michigan state average of 17:1.
What grades does Lansing Alternative Programs offer ?
Lansing Alternative Programs offers enrollment in grades 6-12
What school district is Lansing Alternative Programs part of?
Lansing Alternative Programs is part of Lansing School District.

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