Overview
Alternative Educational Academy of Iosco County is a public high serving grades 6–12 in TAWAS CITY, Michigan. The school enrolls 187 students. It is part of the Alternative Educational Academy of Iosco County district. The school operates as a charter school.
Source: NCES CCD (2023)
Strengths & Things to Consider
Indicators pulled CCD and benchmarked against Michigan state averages. This is not a ranking — different families value different things.
Strengths
Charter school with flexibility in curriculum
Publicly funded with greater autonomy over instruction and staffing
Things to Consider
Higher-than-average student-to-teacher ratio
31.2:1 — larger classes than typical
Higher share of students from low-income families
84% free/reduced-lunch eligibility — schools in this range benefit from strong parent engagement programs
Key Facts
SectorPublic
School Type—
LevelHigh
Grade Span6–12
DistrictAlternative Educational Academy of Iosco County
County26069
CityTAWAS CITY
ZIP48763
CharterYes
MagnetNo
Title INo
NCES School ID260103408339
Student Demographics
Total Enrollment187
Race/ethnicity breakdown will appear here once state-level demographic data is ingested. Check back soon.
Source: NCES CCD (2023)
Equity & Title I
In the United States, Free/Reduced Lunch (FRL) eligibility is the primary federal proxy for student poverty. Schools with 40% or more FRL-eligible students typically qualify for Title I school-wide programs.
FRL %84%
State Avg59%
Title INo
Source: NCES CCD (2023)