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%) for the 2018-2019 school year.
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
3%
Hispanic
n/a
9%
Black
97%
18%
White
n/a
64%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
35-39%
84%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
79%
47%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) 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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