Lincoln Alternative High School

Summary:

Lincoln Alternative High School is a small public high school serving grades 9-12 in Owosso, Michigan, part of the Owosso Public Schools district. With just 101 students, the school has a significantly higher percentage of white students (89.11%) compared to the surrounding schools, which range from 85-91% white students.

However, Lincoln Alternative High School consistently underperforms its peers across a wide range of metrics. The school has extremely low four-year graduation rates, ranging from 23.3% to 47.3% over the past 5 years, compared to 92.1% at Owosso High School and 87.8% to 100% at other nearby schools. Lincoln Alternative also has high dropout rates, ranging from 10% to 23.6%, much higher than the 0% to 5% seen at surrounding schools. Additionally, the school has alarmingly high chronic absenteeism rates, from 62.1% to 85.9%, far exceeding the 11.2% to 36% range of nearby schools.

Academically, Lincoln Alternative High School students perform significantly worse on state assessments compared to the surrounding schools and state averages. For example, in 2022-2023, only 14.3% of Lincoln Alternative students were proficient or better in M-Step Science, compared to 32.8% at Owosso High School and the state average of 39%. The school also has a very high percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, ranging from 79.31% to 82.18%, much higher than the 26.17% to 60.62% seen at nearby schools. With lower per-student spending ($12,914) compared to the surrounding schools ($12,860 to $19,452), Lincoln Alternative High School faces significant challenges in providing a high-quality education for its students.

Detail:

Public 9-12

645 Alger Ave
Owosso, MI 48867-4601

(989) 725-2839

District: Owosso Public Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $12,914

Student/teacher ratio: 25.8

Number of students: 101

Racial breakdown:

White:

89.1%

Two or more races:

5.9%

Hispanic:

4.0%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 82.2%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Lincoln Alternative High School is not ranked due for the most recent year due to insufficient test score data. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 5.84. (See more...)

The four-year cohort graduation rate measures the percentage of students at Lincoln Alternative High School who earn a standard high school diploma within four years of starting ninth grade.

The high school dropout rate measures the percentage of students who do not complete their high school education.

Chronic absenteeism in a school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.

Student Body

Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (89.1%), two or more races (5.9%), Hispanic (4%). (See more...)

Compare Details 82.2% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Lincoln Alternative High School is 25.8. (See more...)

Compare Lincoln Alternative High School employs 3.9 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Lincoln Alternative High School is $12,914.

Schooldigger Rankings:

Lincoln Alternative High School was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.

Owosso Public Schools:

SchoolDigger ranks Owosso Public Schools 422^nd of 610 Michigan school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Lincoln Alternative High School

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Rank History for all students at Lincoln Alternative High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	MI State Percentile
2007	10.91	665^th	767	13.3%
2008	12.34	649^th	750	13.5%
2009	17.43	616^th	754	18.3%
2010	16.87	627^th	765	18.0%
2011	32.82	568^th	784	27.6%
2012	10.14	692^nd	773	10.5%
2013	14.35	663^rd	805	17.6%
2014	6.81	748^th	799	6.4%
2015	8.25	788^th	832	5.3%
2016	4.81	789^th	852	7.4%
2017	6.93	707^th	835	15.3%
2018	8.55	726^th	824	11.9%
2023	5.84	697^th	735	5.2%

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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Lincoln Alternative High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	MI State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2018	14.64	615^th	755	18.5%
2023	6.30	595^th	614	3.1%

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Rank History for Female students at Lincoln Alternative High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	MI State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2018	9.35	602^nd	710	15.2%

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Rank History for Male students at Lincoln Alternative High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	MI State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2018	2.90	693^rd	707	2.0%

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Rank History for White students at Lincoln Alternative High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	MI State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2018	2.90	676^th	708	4.5%
2023	2.33	643^rd	647	0.6%

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Data source: test scores: Michigan Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

Data source: Michigan Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Lincoln Alternative High School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Not Specified	Total
2006	95	5	0	8	0	n/a	n/a	0	108
2007	151	2	0	7	1	n/a	n/a	10	171
2008	177	2	n/a	3	3	n/a	n/a	6	191
2009	167	2	0	4	1	n/a	n/a	11	185
2010	160	1	0	4	1	n/a	n/a	15	181
2011	144	1	0	5	0	0	11	0	161
2012	114	2	0	6	0	0	9	0	131
2013	108	1	0	4	0	0	6	0	119
2014	89	1	0	4	1	0	4	0	99
2015	114	0	0	2	0	0	4	0	120
2016	115	1	0	6	1	0	3	0	126
2017	104	0	0	6	2	0	3	0	115
2018	89	0	1	6	2	0	2	0	100
2019	85	0	1	4	2	0	0	0	92
2020	83	1	1	2	1	0	1	0	89
2021	83	1	0	3	0	0	0	0	87
2022	67	0	0	2	0	0	0	0	69
2023	90	1	0	4	0	0	6	0	101

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Lincoln Alternative High School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2006	108	4.0	27.0	0
2007	171	6.0	28.5	68.3
2008	191	7.2	26.5	71.4
2009	185	7.0	26.4	69
2010	181	7.0	25.8	78.3
2011	161	7.5	21.4	77
2012	131	7.6	17.2	74
2013	119	7.5	15.8	79
2014	99	5.3	18.4	82.8
2015	120	6.0	20.0	70
2016	126	6.0	21.0	67.5
2017	115	6.8	16.8	68.7
2018	100	6.2	16.1	83
2019	92	6.5	14.1	81.5
2020	89	8.2	10.8	78.7
2021	87	4.9	17.7	79.3
2022	69	4.1	16.4	79.7
2023	101	3.9	25.8	82.2

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Lincoln Alternative High School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2006	108	4.0	27.0	0
2007	171	6.0	28.5	68.3
2008	191	7.2	26.5	71.4
2009	185	7.0	26.4	69
2010	181	7.0	25.8	78.3
2011	161	7.5	21.4	77
2012	131	7.6	17.2	74
2013	119	7.5	15.8	79
2014	99	5.3	18.4	82.8
2015	120	6.0	20.0	70
2016	126	6.0	21.0	67.5
2017	115	6.8	16.8	68.7
2018	100	6.2	16.1	83
2019	92	6.5	14.1	81.5
2020	89	8.2	10.8	78.7
2021	87	4.9	17.7	79.3
2022	69	4.1	16.4	79.7
2023	101	3.9	25.8	82.2

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.

Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Lincoln Alternative High School

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$640 (3.9%)	$15,803 (96.1%)	$16,443
2020	$620 (3.7%)	$16,229 (96.3%)	$16,848
2021	$756 (4.9%)	$14,718 (95.1%)	$15,474
2022	$1,204 (7.5%)	$14,848 (92.5%)	$16,051
2023	$1,054 (8.2%)	$11,860 (91.8%)	$12,914

Data source: Michigan Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Lincoln Alternative High School

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Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	92	101	9.8%
African American	0	1
American Indian	2	0	100%
Asian	1	0	100%
Hispanic	4	4
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	85	90	5.9%
Two or More Races	0	6
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	81.5%	82.2%	0.7%

Schools Near Lincoln Alternative High School

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				PSAT English Language Arts (2024)	PSAT Mathematics (2024)	SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing (2024)	SAT Mathematics (2024)	M-Step English Language Arts (2024)		M-Step Math (2024)		M-Step Science (2024)		M-Step Social Studies (2024)		Per Pupil Expenditures (2023)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	SchoolDigger Rating (2024)	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	Rank Change from Previous Year	PSAT English Language Arts 8th Grade	PSAT Mathematics 8th Grade	SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing 11th Grade	SAT Mathematics 11th Grade	M-Step English Language Arts 6th Grade	M-Step English Language Arts 7th Grade	M-Step Math 6th Grade	M-Step Math 7th Grade	M-Step Science 8th Grade	M-Step Science 11th Grade	M-Step Social Studies 8th Grade	M-Step Social Studies 11th Grade	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Lincoln Alternative High School	Public	9-12	645 Alger Ave	Owosso	48867	Shiawassee County	Owosso Public Schools	No	No	No	No	(989) 725-2839	101	4	25.8	82.2%	90 (89.1%)	1 (1.0%)	4 (4.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	6 (5.9%)								(n/a)													$12,914	$1,054	$11,860
Owosso High School	Public	9-12	765 E North St	Owosso	48867	Shiawassee County	Owosso Public Schools	No	No	No	No	(989) 723-8231	843	45	18.6	60.6%	759 (90.0%)	10 (1.2%)	34 (4.0%)	4 (0.5%)	1 (0.1%)	1 (0.1%)	34 (4.0%)	38.5	440^th of 743 public high schools	40.8%		40.1	426^th of 735 public high schools	42.0%	14			47.1	13.6						29.8		35.4	$14,659	$1,374	$13,286
Corunna High School	Public	8-12	417 E King St	Corunna	48817	Shiawassee County	Corunna Public Schools	No	No	No	No	(989) 743-3441	666	32	20.9	49.8%	608 (91.3%)	4 (0.6%)	23 (3.5%)	2 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	29 (4.4%)	42.9	403^rd of 743 public high schools	45.8%		39.2	439^th of 735 public high schools	40.3%	36	56.4	28.2	47.9	17.4					24.1	30.6	17.4	38.0	$13,911	$1,105	$12,806
Shiawassee Regional Educational Service District College and Career Readiness C	Public	9-12	201 E Washington Ave	Vernon	48476	Shiawassee County	Shiawassee Regional Education Service District	No	(n/a)	(n/a)	(n/a)	(989) 743-3471	0				0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()								(n/a)
Morrice Area High School	Public	6-12	691 Purdy Ln	Morrice	48857	Shiawassee County	Morrice Area Schools	No	No	No	No	(517) 625-3143	239	14	17.3	48.1%	228 (95.4%)	0 (0.0%)	6 (2.5%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.8%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (1.3%)	32.4	492^nd of 743 public high schools	33.8%		39.7	434^th of 735 public high schools	41.0%	58	40.0	12.0	48.3	20.7	35.3	27.6	35.3	34.5	16.0	24.1	12.0	20.7	$16,653	$1,897	$14,756
Durand Area High School	Public	9-12	9575 E Monroe Rd	Durand	48429	Shiawassee County	Durand Area Schools	No	No	No	No	(989) 288-2684	425	23	18.3	40.7%	398 (93.6%)	3 (0.7%)	12 (2.8%)	2 (0.5%)	3 (0.7%)	2 (0.5%)	5 (1.2%)	61.6	252^nd of 743 public high schools	66.1%		50.9	343^rd of 735 public high schools	53.3%	91			56.7	16.3						43.3		52.9	$14,112	$869	$13,243
OvidElsie Community EdAlt High School	Public	9-12	732 Mabbit Rd	Ovid	48866	Clinton County	Ovid-Elsie Area Schools	No	No	No	No	(989) 834-2271	42	2	22.7	69.0%	40 (95.2%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (2.4%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (2.4%)								(n/a)													$4,741	$600	$4,141
Perry High School	Public, Virtual	9-12	2555 W Britton Rd	Perry	48872	Shiawassee County	Perry Public Schools	No	No	Yes	No	(517) 625-3104	317	20	16.1	45.7%	275 (86.8%)	2 (0.6%)	6 (1.9%)	7 (2.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	27 (8.5%)	65.7	209^th of 743 public high schools	71.9%		36	467^th of 735 public high schools	36.5%	258			49.3	25.4						50.7		50.7	$13,082	$1,029	$12,053
Laingsburg High School	Public	9-12	8008 Woodbury Rd	Laingsburg	48848	Shiawassee County	Laingsburg Community Schools	No	No	No	No	(517) 651-5091	363	20	17.9	26.2%	328 (90.4%)	3 (0.8%)	25 (6.9%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	6 (1.7%)	61.5	253^rd of 743 public high schools	65.9%		58.6	279^th of 735 public high schools	62.0%	26			61.3	31.2						39.4		35.5	$12,860	$885	$11,974
OvidElsie High School	Public	9-12	8989 E Colony Rd	Elsie	48831	Clinton County	Ovid-Elsie Area Schools	No	No	No	No	(989) 834-2271	403	23	17.5	32.5%	367 (91.1%)	1 (0.2%)	27 (6.7%)	1 (0.2%)	1 (0.2%)	1 (0.2%)	5 (1.2%)	64.3	217^th of 743 public high schools	70.8%		69.2	190^th of 735 public high schools	74.1%	27			67.1	36.0						18.8		52.9	$19,452	$3,390	$16,062

Frequently Asked Questions about Lincoln Alternative High School

What district is Lincoln Alternative High School in?

Owosso Public Schools

What is the racial makeup of Lincoln Alternative High School?

Students at Lincoln Alternative High School are 89% White, 6% Two or more races, 4% Hispanic.

How many students attend Lincoln Alternative High School?

In the 2022-23 school year, 101 students attended Lincoln Alternative High School.

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