Serving 172 students in grades 9-12, Kellwood School (Alternative) 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 ≤10% (which was lower than the Michigan state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was ≤10% (which was lower than the Michigan state average of 49%).
The student:teacher ratio of 25:1 was higher than the Michigan state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment was 90% of the student body (majority Black), which was higher than the Michigan state average of 36% (majority Black).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
172 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
7 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(16-17)≤10%
39%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(16-17)≤10%
49%
Student : Teacher Ratio
25:1
17:1
American Indian
2%
1%
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
2%
9%
Black
79%
18%
White
10%
64%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
7%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
(16-17)20-29%
85%
Eligible for Free Lunch
62%
47%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
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?
≤10% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 39% MI state average), while ≤10% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% MI state average).
What is the graduation rate of Kellwood School (Alternative)?
The graduation rate of Kellwood School (Alternative) is 20-29%, which is lower than the Michigan state average of 85%.
How many students attend Kellwood School (Alternative)?
172 students attend Kellwood School (Alternative).
What is the racial composition of the student body?
79% of Kellwood School (Alternative) students are Black, 10% of students are White, 7% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are American Indian, and 2% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Kellwood School (Alternative)?
Kellwood School (Alternative) has a student ration of 25:1, which is higher than the Michigan state average of 17:1.
What grades does Kellwood School (Alternative) offer ?
Kellwood School (Alternative) offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Kellwood School (Alternative) part of?
Kellwood School (Alternative) is part of Eastpointe Community Schools School District.
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