Serving 89 students in grades 6-12, Hartford Alternative Education ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Michigan for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, 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 36%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is <50% (which is higher than the Michigan state average of 48%).
Minority enrollment is 51% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Michigan state average of 36% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- School Type: Alternative school
- Grades: 6-12
- Enrollment: 89 students
- Minority Enrollment: 51%
- Graduation Rate: 40-59% (Btm 50% in MI)
- Math Proficiency: <50% (Top 1%)
- Reading Proficiency: <50% (Top 1%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Hartford Alternative Education ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Michigan for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Community Size
School Overview
Hartford Alternative Education's student population of 89 students has grown by 78% over five school years.
The teacher population of 1 teachers has declined by 66% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 6-12
Total Students
89 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
1 teacher
Students by Grade
School Rankings
The diversity score of Hartford Alternative Education is 0.59, which is more 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)
(20-21)<50%
36%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)<50%
48%
Student : Teacher Ratio
n/a
17:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
42%
9%
Black
3%
18%
White
49%
64%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
40-59%
81%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
81%
47%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
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 36% MI state average), while <50% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 48% MI state average).
What is the graduation rate of Hartford Alternative Education?
The graduation rate of Hartford Alternative Education is 40-59%, which is lower than the Michigan state average of 81%.
How many students attend Hartford Alternative Education?
89 students attend Hartford Alternative Education.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
49% of Hartford Alternative Education students are White, 42% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Black, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What grades does Hartford Alternative Education offer ?
Hartford Alternative Education offers enrollment in grades 6-12
What school district is Hartford Alternative Education part of?
Hartford Alternative Education is part of Hartford Public Schools School District.
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