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Chippewa Valley Adult and Mohegan Alt Educ

19230 CASS AVE, CLINTON TWP, MI 48038Chippewa Valley Schools →
Federal DataAlternative Education SchoolGrades 09–12Non-Charter
140
Students
Total enrolled
35%
Grad Rate
Nat'l avg 87%
↓ 60% vs nat'l
$14,875
Per-Pupil Spend
Nat'l avg $14,347
~avg
12.3 : 1
Student:Teacher
Nat'l avg 15.4:1
↓ 20% vs nat'l
49/100
Opportunity Score
Neighborhood outcomes
~avg
⇄ Compare with another school
Small public school
Serves 140 students in grades 09–12 in CLINTON TWP, Michigan.
Near-average funding
District spends $14,875 per pupil — close to the national average of $14,347.
Near-median opportunity
Children from this neighborhood historically reach the 49th income percentile as adults, per Harvard/Census Opportunity Atlas data.
About This School

Chippewa Valley Adult and Mohegan Alt Educ is a small high in CLINTON TWP, Michigan, serving grades 09–12 with 140 students. The district invests $14,875 per student — close to the national average of $14,347, and maintains a 12.3:1 student-teacher ratio — smaller than the national norm of 15.4:1. About 67% of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, reflecting significant economic challenges in the surrounding community. The 35% graduation rate is below the national average of 87%, a data point worth exploring further during a school visit.

Student Body & Demographics at Chippewa Valley Adult and Mohegan Alt Educ

140
Total Students
12.3 : 1
Student:Teacher
67%
Free Lunch
11
Teacher FTE
Grade Range
PK
K
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
Highlighted grades (09–12) are served by this school
Gender Distribution87 male · 53 female
62%
38%
Male 62%Female 38%
Free / Reduced Lunch Eligibility67%
National avg 52% · 94 students
Student Composition
63%
9%
18%
9%
Asian1%
White63%
Hispanic / Latino9%
Black18%
Multiracial9%
Native American1%
NCES Common Core of Data · Race/ethnicity self-reported · NCES ID: 260957001803

Academic Outcomes at Chippewa Valley Adult and Mohegan Alt Educ

Graduation Rate (Adjusted Cohort)
30-39
Below avg
National avg 87%
Graduation Rate Comparison
This school
35%
State avg
81%
National avg
87%
Neighborhood Opportunity Score
49
/ 100
Near-median opportunity

Children from modest-income families in this neighborhood reach the 49th income percentile as adults. This school is in the 77th percentile nationally.

0 — Low50 — MedianHigh — 100
Opportunity Atlas (Chetty, Friedman et al., Harvard/Census) · Census tract · ZIP 48038

School Resources & Funding

Per-Pupil Expenditure$14,875Near avg
National avg $14,347
Per-Pupil Spending Comparison
This school
$14,875
State avg
$37,188
National avg
$14,347
How School Funding Is Typically Spent
44%
19%
12%
15%
Instruction$6,545
Student Support$2,826
Administration$1,785
Operations$2,231
Other$1,487
Estimated using national average spending distribution (NCES) · School-level breakdowns not publicly reported
Of the $14,875 spent per student, an estimated $6,590 (~44%) goes directly to classroom instruction.
Where Funding Comes From
57%
31%
State government
56.6%
Local (property tax)
30.7%
Federal programs
12.7%
NCES F-33 Finance Survey · District-level data applied to this school
Strengths & Considerations
Strengths
  • 12.3:1 student-teacher ratio — smaller classes than the national norm of 15.4:1
  • Traditional public school — open enrollment, no application process required
Worth Considering
  • 35% graduation rate — below the national average of 87%
Strengths and considerations are derived from federal data thresholds — not editorial judgements. See data sources below.
K–12 Pathway in District
Elementary
Shawnee Elementary SchoolOjibwa Elementary SchoolCherokee Elementary SchoolSequoyah Elementary School
+8 more
↓
Middle
Seneca Middle SchoolWyandot Middle SchoolIroquois Middle SchoolAlgonquin Middle School
↓
High School
Dakota High SchoolChippewa Valley High SchoolInternational Academy of Macomb
School Profile
TypeAlternative Education School
LevelHigh
Grades09 – 12
Location—
CountyMacomb County
CharterNo
VirtualNo
DistrictChippewa Valley Schools →
Phone: (586)723-2080
NCES ID: 260957001803
Who Is This School For?

Best suited for families in CLINTON TWP seeking a public high school, especially those prioritizing smaller class sizes and more individualized teacher access. We always recommend an in-person visit and a conversation with current families before making any enrollment decision.

More in Chippewa Valley Schools
High
Dakota High School
2,723 students · 09–12
23% FRL
High
Chippewa Valley High School
2,221 students · 09–12
● 49 opp44% FRL
Mid
Seneca Middle School
1,108 students · 06–08
29% FRL
Mid
Wyandot Middle School
848 students · 06–08
● 49 opp43% FRL
Mid
Iroquois Middle School
843 students · 06–08
34% FRL
Elem
Shawnee Elementary School
699 students · PK–05
21% FRL
Elem
Ojibwa Elementary School
670 students · PK–05
43% FRL
Elem
Cherokee Elementary School
548 students · PK–05
● 49 opp48% FRL
District School Rankings
Location
19230 CASS AVE, CLINTON TWP, MI 48038
Data Sources & Transparency
Enrollment & Profile
NCES Common Core of Data. Grades, enrollment, demographics, school characteristics. Updated annually.
Funding & Spending
NCES F-33 Finance Survey. District-level spending data. School-level breakdowns are not publicly reported.
Graduation Rate
EDFacts Adjusted Cohort Graduation Rate (ACGR). High schools only. Small cohorts may be range-coded for privacy.
Opportunity Score
Opportunity Atlas (Chetty, Friedman et al., Harvard/Census Bureau). Census tract outcomes for children born in the 1980s.
Fact-Based Rankings
Best-school rankings are computed from federal metrics only — enrollment, per-pupil spending, student-teacher ratio, opportunity score, and graduation rate. No editorial opinion or paid placements.
Equity Data (Coming Soon)
AP access, counselor ratios, and chronic absenteeism from the CRDC will be added in a future update.

Questions to Ask on Your School Visit

Research shows the most important factors are invisible in the data. Here is what to ask when you visit.

High
1
What percentage of students take AP or dual enrollment courses?
Indicates academic rigor and college prep
2
What college counseling and application support is provided?
Ratio of students per counselor matters
3
What career and vocational pathways are offered?
CTE programs, internships, industry partnerships
4
How does the school support students at risk of not graduating?
Credit recovery, attendance intervention
5
What's the school's culture around attendance and behavior?
Discipline approach, restorative practices
6
What happens after graduation — where do students go?
Ask about college, career, military outcomes
7
What does the school do with student performance data?
How data is used to personalize instruction
8
How would you describe teacher retention here?
High turnover can disrupt continuity of learning
9
What's the culture around student diversity and inclusion?
How differences are celebrated and managed

Frequently Asked Questions

About this school and the data on this page

About This Data

All figures on this page come directly from US federal open datasets — NCES Common Core of Data, EDFacts, and the Opportunity Atlas — and we work hard to keep them accurate and up to date. That said, federal data is published on an annual cycle, so some figures may not yet reflect the very latest school-year changes or local updates. We recommend using this page as a helpful starting point and cross-checking with the school or district directly, or visiting the NCES Common Core of Data and ed.gov for the most authoritative figures before making any important decisions.