Advantage Alternative Program

1620 East Elza Ave
Hazel Park, MI 48030
2/
10
Bottom 50%
Serving 164 students in grades Kindergarten-12, Advantage Alternative Program 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 is ≤20% (which is lower than the Michigan state average of 36%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is ≤20% (which is lower than the Michigan state average of 48%).
The student:teacher ratio of 33:1 is higher than the Michigan state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 71% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Michigan state average of 36% (majority Black).

Quick Stats (2024)

  • School Type: Alternative school
  • Grades: Kindergarten-12
  • Enrollment: 164 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 33:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 71%
  • : 20-29% (Btm 50% in MI)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : ≤20% (Btm 50%)
  • : ≤20% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Advantage Alternative Program ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Michigan for:

Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools

School Overview

Advantage Alternative Program's student population of 164 students has grown by 13% over five school years.
The teacher population of 5 teachers has declined by 37% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-12
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
164 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
5 teachers
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School Rankings

Advantage Alternative Program ranks within the bottom 50% of all 2,925 schools in Michigan (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Advantage Alternative Program is 0.46, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.55. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
This School
State Level (MI)
#2376 out of 2925 schools
(Bottom 50%)
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≤20%
36%
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≤20%
48%
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Student : Teacher Ratio
33:1
17:1
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American Indian
1%
1%
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Asian
n/a
3%
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Hispanic
1%
9%
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Black
68%
18%
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White
29%
64%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
5%
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All Ethnic Groups
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0.46
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20-29%
84%
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Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
80%
47%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
4%
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Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Advantage Alternative Program's ranking?
Advantage Alternative Program is ranked #2376 out of 2,925 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Michigan.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤20% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 36% MI state average), while ≤20% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 48% MI state average).
What is the graduation rate of Advantage Alternative Program?
The graduation rate of Advantage Alternative Program is 20-29%, which is lower than the Michigan state average of 84%.
How many students attend Advantage Alternative Program?
164 students attend Advantage Alternative Program.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
68% of Advantage Alternative Program students are Black, 29% of students are White, 1% of students are American Indian, 1% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Advantage Alternative Program?
Advantage Alternative Program has a student ration of 33:1, which is higher than the Michigan state average of 17:1.
What grades does Advantage Alternative Program offer ?
Advantage Alternative Program offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-12 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Advantage Alternative Program part of?
Advantage Alternative Program is part of Hazel Park School District Of The City Of.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • School Type: Alternative school
  • Grades: Kindergarten-12
  • Enrollment: 164 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 33:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 71%
  • : 20-29% (Btm 50%)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : ≤20% (Btm 50%)
  • : ≤20% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education

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