What grades does Dexter Alternative School serve?

Dexter Alternative School is a Other school serving students in DEXTER, MI. The school is part of the local school district.

Where is Dexter Alternative School located?

Dexter Alternative School is located at DEXTER, MI in a town area.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Dexter Alternative School?

Dexter Alternative School has a student-teacher ratio of 18:1.

What schools are in DEXTER, MI?

DEXTER, MI is served by the local school district. Dexter Alternative School is one of the Other schools in the area.

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Dexter Alternative School — School Calendar 2026-27

Other|DEXTER, Michigan|Dexter Community School District

DEXTER, MI 48130

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Sep

Mon

Labor DayHoliday

Banks, government offices, and schools may be closed.

Sep

Tue

First Day of SchoolEvent

Confirm bus route and pickup time. Early dismissal may apply.

Nov

Tue

Professional Development Day (General Election)Staff Day

No school today. Confirm childcare or before/after-care coverage.

Dec

Sat

Winter BreakBreak

Mar

Sat

Spring BreakBreak

School closed for spring break. Check camp and childcare plans.

Sep

Mon

Labor DayHoliday

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School Profile

Grades

PK–12

Enrollment

Student:Teacher

18:1

Locale

Town

District

Dexter Community School District

Econ. Disadvantaged

55.6%

Phone

(734)424-4100

School Statistics

Academics (SY 2020-21)

ELA Proficiency

Math Proficiency

Graduation Rate

>=50%

Chronic Absenteeism

61.5%

SY 2019-20

Programs & Activities (SY 2021-22)

Dual Enrollment

3 students enrolled

Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1

Better than average in MI

Technology & Internet Access (SY 2021-22)

1:1 Devices

Student devices available

Wi-Fi

Campus-wide wireless

Fiber Internet

High-speed connection

Connected devices

Staff & Support Services (SY 2021-22)

Teachers (FTE)

100% fully certified

Social Workers

0.5

Anti-Bullying Policy

District Finance (FY 2023)

Per-Pupil Spending

$16,937

Total current expenditure

Instruction Spending

$10,366

Per pupil, classroom only

Total Revenue/Pupil

$22,066

All funding sources

Funding Sources

Federal 4%State 51%Local 45%

District-level data from NCES F-33 Survey

Community Context

Median Home Value

$405,507

+2.0% 1yr+25.0% 5yr

Ann Arbor, MI metro area

Community Need Level

Moderate

CDC/ATSDR Social Vulnerability Index 2022

Neighborhood Indicators (Census Tract)

21.3%

Below 150% poverty line

4.8%

Unemployment rate

3.5%

Uninsured residents

4.2%

No HS diploma (25+)

Special Education (IDEA)

District-level data from IDEA Part B · Students ages 3-21 served under IDEA

Total Students Served

470

Ages 3-21 under IDEA

School-Age (6-21)

454

Receiving special ed services

Est. % of Enrollment

100%

District rate, school may vary

Disability Categories (District)

Other Health Impairment

138 (30%)

Specific Learning Disability

131 (29%)

Speech/Language Impairment

70 (15%)

Autism

64 (14%)

Emotional Disturbance

29 (6%)

Intellectual Disability

6 (1%)

Source: U.S. Department of Education, IDEA Section 618 Data · District-level counts · Individual school figures may differ

Enrollment Trend (2014-2025)

Current enrollment

Growing(+18% 5yr)

Coming Up

Mon, Sep 7, 2026

Labor Day

Holiday

Tue, Sep 8, 2026

First Day of School

Event

Tue, Nov 3, 2026

Professional Development Day (General Election)

Staff Day

Full School Calendar 2026-27

Date	Event	Type	Level
Mon, Sep 7, 2026	Labor Day	Holiday	—
Tue, Sep 8, 2026	First Day of School	Event	—
Tue, Nov 3, 2026	Professional Development Day (General Election) Districts are encouraged to schedule one Professional Development Day every other November on general election day.	Staff Day	—
Sat, Dec 19, 2026	Winter Break	Break	—
Sat, Mar 27, 2027	Spring Break	Break	—