Serving 22 students in grades 6-10, Alternative Path Academy ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Michigan for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was <50% (which was higher than the Michigan state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was <50% (which was lower than the Michigan state average of 67%).
Minority enrollment was 91% of the student body (majority Black), which was higher than the Michigan state average of 37% (majority Black).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades 6-10
Total Students
22 students
Total Classroom Teachers (12-13)
3 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(13-14)<50%
41%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(13-14)<50%
67%
Student : Teacher Ratio
n/a
17:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
4%
Hispanic
n/a
9%
Black
91%
18%
White
9%
63%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
86%
50%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Alternative Path Academy School District
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
<50% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 41% MI state average), while <50% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 67% MI state average).
How many students attend Alternative Path Academy?
22 students attend Alternative Path Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
91% of Alternative Path Academy students are Black, and 9% of students are White.
What grades does Alternative Path Academy offer ?
Alternative Path Academy offers enrollment in grades 6-10
What school district is Alternative Path Academy part of?
Alternative Path Academy is part of Alternative Path Academy School District.
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