Pathfinders Alternative Educational

Public, Virtual 9-12

 501 N Paul St
       Dowagiac, MI  49047-1662


(269) 782-4471

District: Dowagiac Union School District

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $13,453 Help


Student/teacher ratio:  17.2 Help
Number of students:  38

Racial breakdown:

White:
42.1%
African American:
23.7%
Hispanic:
21.1%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  92.1% Help


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Compare Details Pathfinders Alternative Educational is not ranked due for the most recent year due to insufficient test score data. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2018 the calculated Average Standard Score was 12.29. (See more...)
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The Adjusted Cohort Graduation Rate (ACGR) measures the percentage of Pathfinders Alternative Educational freshmen who graduate within four years, adjusting for students who transfer in or out.
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The high school dropout rate measures the percentage of students who do not complete their high school education.
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Chronic absenteeism in a high 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
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Compare Details Student population at Pathfinders Alternative Educational is diverse. Racial makeup is: White (42.1%), African American (23.7%), Hispanic (21.1%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 92.1% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Pathfinders Alternative Educational is 17.2. (See more...)
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Compare Pathfinders Alternative Educational employs 2.2 full-time teachers.
Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Pathfinders Alternative Educational is $13,453.
Schooldigger Rankings:

Pathfinders Alternative Educational was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.

Dowagiac Union School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Dowagiac Union School District 399th of 606 Michigan school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Pathfinders Alternative Educational

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Rank History for all students at Pathfinders Alternative Educational

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2016 4.15 802nd 852 5.9%
2018 12.29 674th 824 18.2%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Pathfinders Alternative Educational

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 15.46 605th 755 19.9%
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Data source: test scores: Michigan Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

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Enrollment information for Pathfinders Alternative Educational

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 20 3 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 23
1989 17 2 0 0 1 n/a n/a 0 20
1990 15 2 0 0 2 n/a n/a 0 19
1991 23 0 0 1 1 n/a n/a 0 25
1992 14 4 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 18
1993 13 3 0 0 1 n/a n/a 0 17
1997 15 1 0 1 0 n/a n/a 0 17
1998 13 4 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 17
1999 15 2 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 17
2000 18 3 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 21
2001 44 4 0 1 0 n/a n/a 0 49
2002 67 3 0 3 3 n/a n/a 0 76
2003 67 3 0 3 3 n/a n/a 0 76
2004 72 7 0 5 0 n/a n/a 0 84
2005 55 6 0 3 0 n/a n/a 0 64
2006 63 8 0 12 1 n/a n/a 0 84
2007 53 10 0 13 1 n/a n/a 0 77
2008 54 11 n/a 10 3 n/a n/a 0 78
2009 46 7 0 13 7 n/a n/a 1 74
2010 41 10 0 13 6 n/a n/a 1 71
2011 49 12 0 8 4 0 1 0 74
2012 56 9 0 13 2 1 4 0 85
2014 36 4 0 7 3 0 2 0 52
2015 48 4 0 10 0 0 10 0 72
2016 41 3 0 10 0 0 7 0 61
2017 53 7 0 7 0 0 5 0 72
2018 31 8 0 6 0 0 7 0 52
2019 36 6 0 15 1 0 9 0 67
2020 54 10 0 22 1 0 10 0 97
2021 38 14 1 8 0 0 9 0 70
2022 21 10 0 9 0 0 6 0 46
2023 16 9 0 8 0 0 5 0 38

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 Pathfinders Alternative Educational

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 23 n/a n/a n/a
1989 20 n/a n/a 110
1990 19 2.0 9.5 178.9
1991 25 n/a n/a n/a
1992 18 n/a n/a 50
1993 17 n/a 0.0 41.2
1997 17 1.0 17.0 41.2
1998 17 1.0 17.0 52.9
1999 17 1.0 17.0 35.3
2000 21 1.3 16.2 47.6
2001 49 1.5 32.7 0
2002 76 n/a n/a n/a
2003 76 n/a n/a n/a
2004 84 n/a n/a n/a
2005 64 n/a n/a 37.5
2006 84 0.0 n/a 41.7
2007 77 1.0 77.0 45.5
2008 78 n/a n/a 32.1
2009 74 2.0 37.0 60.3
2010 71 2.0 35.5 65.7
2011 74 2.0 37.0 70.3
2012 85 1.3 65.3 72.9
2014 52 1.6 32.5 76.9
2015 72 2.0 36.0 69.4
2016 61 2.0 30.5 80.3
2017 72 2.3 31.3 76.4
2018 52 2.8 18.5 86.5
2019 67 2.6 25.7 86.6
2020 97 1.6 58.7 88.7
2021 70 1.7 40.6 91.4
2022 46 1.4 31.7 89.1
2023 38 2.2 17.2 92.1

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 Pathfinders Alternative Educational

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 23 n/a n/a n/a
1989 20 n/a n/a 110
1990 19 2.0 9.5 178.9
1991 25 n/a n/a n/a
1992 18 n/a n/a 50
1993 17 n/a 0.0 41.2
1997 17 1.0 17.0 41.2
1998 17 1.0 17.0 52.9
1999 17 1.0 17.0 35.3
2000 21 1.3 16.2 47.6
2001 49 1.5 32.7 0
2002 76 n/a n/a n/a
2003 76 n/a n/a n/a
2004 84 n/a n/a n/a
2005 64 n/a n/a 37.5
2006 84 0.0 n/a 41.7
2007 77 1.0 77.0 45.5
2008 78 n/a n/a 32.1
2009 74 2.0 37.0 60.3
2010 71 2.0 35.5 65.7
2011 74 2.0 37.0 70.3
2012 85 1.3 65.3 72.9
2014 52 1.6 32.5 76.9
2015 72 2.0 36.0 69.4
2016 61 2.0 30.5 80.3
2017 72 2.3 31.3 76.4
2018 52 2.8 18.5 86.5
2019 67 2.6 25.7 86.6
2020 97 1.6 58.7 88.7
2021 70 1.7 40.6 91.4
2022 46 1.4 31.7 89.1
2023 38 2.2 17.2 92.1

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.
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Pathfinders Alternative Educational

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $648 (8.2%) $7,221 (91.8%) $7,869
2020 $595 (9.3%) $5,787 (90.7%) $6,382
2021 $834 (9.9%) $7,598 (90.1%) $8,433
2022 $1,447 (10.8%) $12,006 (89.2%) $13,453

Data source: Michigan Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Pathfinders Alternative Educational

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students6738
 43.3%
African American69
 50%
American Indian10
 100%
Asian00
Hispanic158
 46.7%
Pacific Islander00
White3616
 55.6%
Two or More Races95
 44.4%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients86.6%92.1%
 5.5%


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In the 2022-23 school year, 38 students attended Pathfinders Alternative Educational.

Students at Pathfinders Alternative Educational are 42% White, 24% African American, 21% Hispanic, 13% Two or more races.


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