Columbia Alternative Education vs. Western High School
Should you attend Columbia Alternative Education or Western High School? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.
School Overview
School
Top Rankings
Columbia Alternative Education ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Michigan for:
Category
Attribute
Math Proficiency
Community Size
Western High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Michigan for:
Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
Overview
Serving 88 students in grades 6-12, Columbia Alternative Education ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Michigan for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is <50% (which is higher than the Michigan state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is <50% (which is higher than the Michigan state average of 45%).
The student:teacher ratio of 22:1 is higher than the Michigan state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 11% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Michigan state average of 36% (majority Black).
Serving 846 students in grades 9-12, Western High School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Michigan for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 30-34% (which is approximately equal to the Michigan state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 55-59% (which is higher than the Michigan state average of 45%).
The student:teacher ratio of 20:1 is higher than the Michigan state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 14% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is lower than the Michigan state average of 36% (majority Black).
School Type
Alternative
n/a
Grades Offered
6-12
9-12
Total Students
88 students
846 students
% Male | % Female
57% | 43%
51% | 49%
Total Classroom Teachers
4 teachers
43 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
22:1
20:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#812 out of 3069 schools in MI
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
#1128 out of 3069 schools in MI
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
<50%
30-34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
<50%
55-59%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
<50%
45-49%
Graduation Rate
21-39%
90-94%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Grade 6 Students
4
-
Grade 7 Students
2
-
Grade 8 Students
2
-
Grade 9 Students
7
246
Grade 10 Students
9
201
Grade 11 Students
28
200
Grade 12 Students
36
199
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
n/a
2%
% Hispanic
6%
4%
% Black
1%
2%
% White
89%
86%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
4%
6%
Diversity Score
0.20
0.26
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
60%
26%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
3%
