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Best Michigan Alternative Public Charter Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 47 alternative public charter schools serving 8,061 students in Michigan.
The top-ranked alternative public charter schools in Michigan are Presque Isle Academy, Virtual Learning Academyof St Clair County and Covenant High School East. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Michigan alternative public charter schools have an average math proficiency score of 14% (versus the Michigan public charter school average of 21%), and reading proficiency score of 25% (versus the 32% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 57% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Michigan public charter school average of 68% (majority Black).

Best Alternative Public Charter Schools in Michigan (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Presque Isle Academy
Alternative School
Magnet School
Charter School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
20830 Cedar St
Onaway, MI 49765
(989) 733-6708
Gr: 9-12 | 17 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 18%
Rank: #22.
Virtual Learning Academyof St Clair County
Alternative School
Charter School
(Math: <50% | Reading: ≥50%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
3403 Lapeer Rd
Marysville, MI 48040
(810) 364-1362
Gr: 6-12 | 187 students Student-teacher ratio: 31:1 Minority enrollment: 14%
Rank: #3 - 43. - 4.
Covenant High School East
Alternative School
Charter School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
9100 Gratiot Ave
Detroit, MI 48213
(313) 267-4315
Gr: 9-12 | 171 students Student-teacher ratio: 43:1
Rank: #3 - 43. - 4.
Kalamazoo Covenant Academy
Alternative School
Charter School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
400 W Crosstown Pkwy
Kalamazoo, MI 49001
(269) 888-2700
Gr: 9-12 | 184 students Student-teacher ratio: 31:1 Minority enrollment: 77%
Rank: #55.
Blended Learning Academies Credit Recovery High School Liv
Alternative School
Charter School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
30218 Plymouth Rd
Livonia, MI 48150
(248) 425-5868
Gr: 9-12 | 28 students Student-teacher ratio: 28:1 Minority enrollment: 14%
Rank: #6 - 116. - 11.
Academic And Career Education Academy
Alternative School
Charter School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
884 E Isabella Rd
Midland, MI 48640
(989) 631-5202
Gr: 9-12 | 85 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 12%
Rank: #6 - 116. - 11.
Capstonewayne Co Juvenile Detention Fac
Alternative School
Charter School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
3501 Hamtramck Dr
Detroit, MI 48215
(313) 831-3510
Gr: 4-12 | 124 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 92%
Rank: #6 - 116. - 11.
Clara B Ford Academy Sda
Alternative School
Charter School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
20651 West Warren St
Dearborn Heights, MI 48127
(313) 436-0020
Gr: 5-12 | 58 students Student-teacher ratio: 6:1 Minority enrollment: 71%
Rank: #6 - 116. - 11.
Flex High North Flint
Alternative School
Charter School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
4945 Clio Rd
Flint, MI 48504
(877) 360-5327
Gr: 9-12 | 160 students Student-teacher ratio: 27:1 Minority enrollment: 84%
Rank: #6 - 116. - 11.
Lighthouse Academy Waalkes
Alternative School
Charter School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
1501 Cedar St Ne
Grand Rapids, MI 49503
(616) 304-8537
Gr: K-12 | 73 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 77%
Rank: #6 - 116. - 11.
Vista Meadows Academy
Alternative School
Charter School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
20651 West Warren St
Dearborn Heights, MI 48127
(313) 240-4347
Gr: K-12 | 86 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #1212.
Muskegon Covenant Academy
Alternative School
Charter School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
125 Catherine Ave
Muskegon, MI 49442
(231) 720-3100
Gr: 9-12 | 181 students Student-teacher ratio: 36:1 Minority enrollment: 88%
Rank: #13 - 1613. - 16.
Covenant High School Southwest
Alternative School
Charter School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
1450 25th St
Detroit, MI 48216
(313) 297-8720
Gr: 9-12 | 164 students Student-teacher ratio: 27:1 Minority enrollment: 90%
Rank: #13 - 1613. - 16.
Flex High School Of Pontiac
Alternative School
Charter School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
142 Auburn Ave
Pontiac, MI 48342
(248) 206-4316
Gr: 9-12 | 104 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 94%
Rank: #13 - 1613. - 16.
Lighthouse Academy The Pier
Alternative School
Charter School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
703 Ball Ave Ne
Grand Rapids, MI 49503
(616) 304-8537
Gr: 9-12 | 7 students Student-teacher ratio: 4:1 Minority enrollment: 86%
Rank: #13 - 1613. - 16.
Youth Advancement Academy
Alternative School
Charter School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
6750 Chime St
Kalamazoo, MI 49009
(269) 443-7740
Gr: 7-12 | 19 students Student-teacher ratio: 6:1 Minority enrollment: 74%
Rank: #17 - 1917. - 19.
Covenant High School Central
Alternative School
Charter School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
2959 Martin Luther King Jr Blv
Detroit, MI 48208
(313) 899-6900
Gr: 9-12 | 240 students Student-teacher ratio: 30:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #17 - 1917. - 19.
Outlook Academy Youth Home Campus
Alternative School
Charter School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
2243 33rd St
Allegan, MI 49010
(269) 512-7880
Gr: 5-12 | 11 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Rank: #17 - 1917. - 19.
Pathways Academy
Alternative School
Charter School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
11340 E Jefferson Ave
Detroit, MI 48214
(313) 209-3803
Gr: 7-12 | 140 students Student-teacher ratio: 28:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #2020.
Alternative Educational Academy Of Ogemaw County
Alternative School
Charter School
(Math: <50% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
2479 S M 76
West Branch, MI 48661
(989) 343-9070
Gr: 6-12 | 128 students Student-teacher ratio: 26:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Rank: #21 - 2521. - 25.
Blended Learning Academies Credit Recovery High School
Alternative School
Charter School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
1754 E Clark Rd
Lansing, MI 48906
(517) 574-4667
Gr: 9-12 | 159 students Student-teacher ratio: 32:1 Minority enrollment: 41%
Rank: #21 - 2521. - 25.
Casman Alternative Academy
Alternative School
Magnet School
Charter School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
225 9th St
Manistee, MI 49660
(231) 723-4981
Gr: 7-12 | 65 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 20%
Rank: #21 - 2521. - 25.
Outlook Academy
Alternative School
Charter School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
2879 116th Ave
Allegan, MI 49010
(269) 512-7880
Gr: 6-12 | 35 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Rank: #21 - 2521. - 25.
Way Academy Chicago Site
Alternative School
Charter School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
19321 W Chicago St
Detroit, MI 48228
(313) 444-9398
Gr: 6-12 | 76 students
Rank: #21 - 2521. - 25.
Windover High School
Alternative School
Charter School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
919 Smith Rd
Midland, MI 48640
(989) 832-0852
Gr: 9-12 | 95 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 3%
Rank: #2626.
Gateway To Success Academy
Alternative School
Charter School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 40-49%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
526 N Scottville Rd
Scottville, MI 49454
(231) 845-0922
Gr: 6-12 | 124 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 19%
Rank: #2727.
Way Academy Flint Flint Campus
Alternative School
Charter School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: 21-39%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
817 E Kearsley St
Flint, MI 48503
(810) 412-8655
Gr: 7-12 | 95 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 79%
Rank: #2828.
Relevant Academy Of Eaton County
Alternative School
Charter School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: 21-39% )
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
220 Lamson St
Grand Ledge, MI 48837
(517) 925-5450
Gr: 9-12 | 62 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 28%
Rank: #2929.
Great Lakes Learning Academy Alternative High School
Alternative School
Charter School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
2875 Eyde Pkwy
East Lansing, MI 48823
(810) 471-4989
Gr: 9-12 | 163 students Student-teacher ratio: 33:1 Minority enrollment: 50%
Rank: #30 - 3130. - 31.
Lighthouse Academy Eagle Village
Alternative School
Charter School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
4507 170th Ave
Hersey, MI 49639
(616) 305-6681
Gr: K-12 | 32 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 53%
Rank: #30 - 3130. - 31.
Way Academy Vernor Site
Alternative School
Charter School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
8701 W Vernor Hwy
Detroit, MI 48209
(313) 444-8082
Gr: 6-12 | 135 students Student-teacher ratio: 68:1 Minority enrollment: 94%
Rank: #3232.
Covenant High School Grand Rapids
Alternative School
Charter School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20% )
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
50 Antoine St Sw
Grand Rapids, MI 49507
(616) 364-2000
Gr: 9-12 | 218 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 92%
Rank: #3333.
Alternative Educational Academy Of Iosco County
Alternative School
Charter School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 20-29%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
40 W M 55
Tawas City, MI 48763
(989) 362-2575
Gr: 6-12 | 171 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
Rank: #3434.
Bayarenac Community High School
Alternative School
Charter School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
805 Langstaff St
Essexville, MI 48732
(989) 893-8811
Gr: 9-12 | 180 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 26%
Rank: #3535.
Insight School Of Michigan
Alternative School
Charter School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
526 S Creyts Rd
Lansing, MI 48917
(517) 580-0020
Gr: 9-12 | 862 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 47%
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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked alternative public charter schools in Michigan?
The top-ranked alternative public charter schools in Michigan include Presque Isle Academy, Virtual Learning Academyof St Clair County and Covenant High School East.
How many alternative public charter schools are located in Michigan?
49 alternative public charter schools are located in Michigan.
What is the racial composition of students in Michigan?
Michigan alternative public charter schools minority enrollment is 57% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Michigan public charter schools average of 68% (majority Black).

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