Serving 10 students in grades 9-12, Cassopolis Alternative Ed ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Michigan for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is <50% (which is higher than the Michigan state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is <50% (which is higher than the Michigan state average of 49%).
Minority enrollment is 30% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Michigan state average of 36% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2024)
- School Type: Alternative school
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 10 students
- Minority Enrollment: 30%
- Graduation Rate: ≥50% (Btm 50% in MI)
- Math Proficiency: <50%
- Reading Proficiency: <50%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Cassopolis Alternative Ed ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Michigan for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
School Overview
Cassopolis Alternative Ed's student population of 10 students has declined by 77% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
10 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers (17-18)
1 teacher
Students by Grade
School Rankings
The diversity score of Cassopolis Alternative Ed 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.
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(16-17)<50%
39%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(16-17)<50%
49%
Student : Teacher Ratio
n/a
17:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
10%
9%
Black
20%
18%
White
70%
64%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
≥50%
81%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
20%
47%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
10%
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?
<50% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 39% MI state average), while <50% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% MI state average).
What is the graduation rate of Cassopolis Alternative Ed?
The graduation rate of Cassopolis Alternative Ed is 50%, which is lower than the Michigan state average of 81%.
How many students attend Cassopolis Alternative Ed?
10 students attend Cassopolis Alternative Ed.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
70% of Cassopolis Alternative Ed students are White, 20% of students are Black, and 10% of students are Hispanic.
What grades does Cassopolis Alternative Ed offer ?
Cassopolis Alternative Ed offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Cassopolis Alternative Ed part of?
Cassopolis Alternative Ed is part of Cassopolis Public Schools School District.
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