Serving 254 students in grades 9-12, Oak Park Alternative Education Center ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Michigan for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was ≤5% (which was lower than the Michigan state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was ≤5% (which was lower than the Michigan state average of 49%).
School Overview
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
254 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
1 teacher
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)≤5%
40%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)≤5%
49%
Student : Teacher Ratio
n/a
17:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
4%
Hispanic
n/a
9%
Black
97%
18%
White
n/a
63%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
(20-21)35-39%
84%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
79%
50%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
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?
≤5% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% MI state average), while ≤5% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% MI state average).
What is the graduation rate of Oak Park Alternative Education Center?
The graduation rate of Oak Park Alternative Education Center is 35-39%, which is lower than the Michigan state average of 84%.
How many students attend Oak Park Alternative Education Center?
254 students attend Oak Park Alternative Education Center.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
97% of Oak Park Alternative Education Center students are Black, and 3% of students are Two or more races.
What grades does Oak Park Alternative Education Center offer ?
Oak Park Alternative Education Center offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Oak Park Alternative Education Center part of?
Oak Park Alternative Education Center is part of Oak Park School District Of The City Of.
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