Classical Academy (Closed 2013)

Classical Academy serves 270 students in grades 7-12. 
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 25-29% (which was lower than the Michigan state average of 37%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 65-69% (which was higher than the Michigan state average of 64%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 was lower than the Michigan state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment was 89% of the student body (majority Black), which was higher than the Michigan state average of 36% (majority Black).

School Overview

School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 7-12
Total Students
270 students
This chart displays total students of Classical Academy by year, with the latest 2011-12 school year data.
Total Classroom Teachers
21 teachers
This chart displays the total teachers of Classical Academy by year, with the latest 2011-12 school year data.
Students by Grade
This chart displays the students of Classical Academy by grade.

School Rankings

This School
State Level (MI)
(11-12)
25-29%
37%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Classical Academy and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Michigan by year, with the latest 2011-12 school year data.
(11-12)
65-69%
64%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Classical Academy and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Michigan by year, with the latest 2011-12 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
17:1
This chart displays the student teacher ratio of Classical Academy and the public school average student teacher ratio of Michigan by year, with the latest 2011-12 school year data.
American Indian
n/a
1%
This chart displays the percentage of American Indian students in Classical Academy and percentage of American Indian public school students in Michigan by year, with the latest 2005-06 school year data.
Asian
n/a
3%
This chart displays the percentage of Asian students in Classical Academy and the percentage of Asian public school students in Michigan by year, with the latest 2006-07 school year data.
Hispanic
5%
9%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Classical Academy and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in Michigan by year, with the latest 2011-12 school year data.
Black
79%
18%
This chart displays the percentage of Black students in Classical Academy and the percentage of Black public school students in Michigan by year, with the latest 2011-12 school year data.
White
11%
64%
This chart displays the percentage of White students in Classical Academy and the percentage of White public school students in Michigan by year, with the latest 2011-12 school year data.
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
5%
This chart displays the percentage of students of two or more races in Classical Academy and the percentage of public school students of two or more races in Michigan by year, with the latest 2011-12 school year data.
All Ethnic Groups
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in Classical Academy.
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Michigan.
0.36
This chart displays the diversity score of Classical Academy and the public school average diversity score of Michigan by year, with the latest 2011-12 school year data.
(11-12)
≥90%
82%
This chart displays graduation rate of Classical Academy and public school graduation rate of Michigan by year, with the latest 2011-12 school year data.
Eligible for Free Lunch
51%
49%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Classical Academy and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Michigan by year, with the latest 2011-12 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
4%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Classical Academy and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Michigan by year, with the latest 2011-12 school year data.
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?
25-29% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 37% MI state average), while 65-69% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 64% MI state average).
What is the graduation rate of Classical Academy?
The graduation rate of Classical Academy is 90%, which is higher than the Michigan state average of 82%.
How many students attend Classical Academy?
270 students attend Classical Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
79% of Classical Academy students are Black, 11% of students are White, 5% of students are Hispanic, and 5% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Classical Academy?
Classical Academy has a student ration of 13:1, which is lower than the Michigan state average of 17:1.
What grades does Classical Academy offer ?
Classical Academy offers enrollment in grades 7-12
What school district is Classical Academy part of?
Classical Academy is part of Flint School District Of The City Of.

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