What grades does Columbia Alternative Education serve?

Columbia Alternative Education is a High school serving students in CLARKLAKE, MI. The school is part of the local school district.

Where is Columbia Alternative Education located?

Columbia Alternative Education is located at CLARKLAKE, MI in a rural area.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Columbia Alternative Education?

Columbia Alternative Education has a student-teacher ratio of 28.3:1.

What schools are in CLARKLAKE, MI?

CLARKLAKE, MI is served by the local school district. Columbia Alternative Education is one of the High schools in the area.

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Columbia Alternative Education — School Profile & District Info

Q: How many students attend Columbia Alternative Education?

Columbia Alternative Education has a total enrollment of 85 students and serves grades High. The school is part of the local school district in CLARKLAKE, MI.

High|CLARKLAKE, Michigan|Columbia School District

CLARKLAKE, MI 49234

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School Profile

Grades

6–12

Enrollment

Student:Teacher

28.3:1

Locale

Rural

District

Columbia School District

Econ. Disadvantaged

63.5%

Phone

(517)529-9400

School Statistics

Academics (SY 2020-21)

ELA Proficiency

<50%

Math Proficiency

<50%

Graduation Rate

21-39%

Chronic Absenteeism

67.9%

SY 2019-20

District Finance (FY 2023)

Per-Pupil Spending

$13,987

District-level data

Funding Sources

Federal 10%State 52%Local 38%

Community Context

Median Home Value

$216,205

+3.2% YoY

Jackson, MI metro area · Zillow Feb 2026

Community Need Level

Moderate

CDC/ATSDR Social Vulnerability Index 2022

Enrollment Trend (2014-2025)

Current enrollment

Declining(-18% 5yr)

Coming Up

Thu, Jul 2, 2026

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Full School Calendar 2026-27

Date	Event	Type	Level
Thu, Sep 3, 2026	Elementary PTO Meeting	Event	—
Fri, Sep 4, 2026	No School	Event	—
Tue, Sep 8, 2026	CMA Meeting Columbia Music Assoc. Meets in the Band Room at CCHS	Event	—
Mon, Sep 14, 2026	School Board Meeting	Event	—
Wed, Sep 16, 2026	Half Day School (Prof. Dev. in PM)	Event	—
Thu, Sep 17, 2026	CC Athletic Boosters Mtg.	Event	—
Mon, Sep 28, 2026	Committee of the Whole Board Meeting	Event	—
Thu, Oct 1, 2026	Elementary PTO Meeting	Event	—
Fri, Oct 2, 2026	Custodian Appreciation Day	Event	—

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Frequently Asked Questions about Columbia Alternative Education

Columbia Alternative Education has a total enrollment of 85 students and serves grades High. The school is part of the local school district in CLARKLAKE, MI.