D−
Pathfinders Alternative Ed
PublicHighGrades 6–12VirtualAlternative Education School
501 N Paul St, Dowagiac, MI 49047 · (269) 782-4471 · Part of Dowagiac Union Schools
Students
49
Students per teacher
20:1
Free or reduced lunch
82%
Setting
Town
Grades
6–12
What stands out about Pathfinders Alternative Ed
- School Grade D−: test results are near the bottom of the state
- Math proficiency 38 pts below the state
- Reading / language arts 51 pts below the state
- Larger classes: 20:1 students per teacher
- Enrollment down 30% since 2020
Test scores
EDFacts via Urban Institute Education Data Portal (SY2020-21) · 2020–21Math proficiency-3%
State average 34.7%
Reading / language arts-3%
State average 47.9%
Location
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501 N Paul St, Dowagiac
Students
Enrollment by grade
Grade 71
Grade 81
Grade 916
Grade 1014
Grade 1110
Grade 125
Ungraded2
Enrollment over time
70’20
46’21
38’22
50’23
49’24
Down 30% since 2020.
Who goes here
White 57%Two or more races 18%Hispanic 12%Black 12%
As reported to NCES, share of students with a reported race or ethnicity.
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School facts: U.S. Department of Education (NCES), 2024-2025 school year. Scores: EDFacts via Urban Institute Education Data Portal (SY2020-21). The School Grade is our own summary of state test results. Neighbor ratings are opinions, not an official measure of school quality.