54th Street Academy
Tel:
(616)531-7433
- 54th Street Academy serves 90 students in grades 9-12.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Math is ≤20% (which is lower than the Michigan state average of 39%) for the 2016-17 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Reading/Language Arts is ≤20% (which is lower than the Michigan state average of 49%) for the 2016-17 school year.
- The student:teacher ratio of 23:1 is higher than the Michigan state level of 18:1.
- Minority enrollment is 74% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Michigan state average of 34%.
Top Placements
54th Street Academy places among the top 20% of public schools in Michigan for:
- Category Attribute
- Diversity Most diverse schools (Top 5%)
School Overview
- 54th Street Academy's student population of 90 students has grown by 66% over five school years.
- The teacher population of 4 teachers has grown by 33% over five school years.
| School Type | Alternative school |
| Grades Offered | Grades 9-12 |
| Total Students | 90 students |
 | |
| Gender % |  |
| Total Classroom Teachers | 4 teachers |
 | |
| Students by Grade |  |
School Comparison
- 54th Street Academy's student:teacher ratio of 23:1 has increased from 18:1 over five school years.
- The diversity score of 54th Street Academy is 0.71, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.28. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2016-2017 School Year Data | This School | State Level (MI) |
| Overall School Rank | #2654 out of 3,159 schools (Bottom 50%) | |
| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | ≤20% | 39% |
 | ||
| Reading / Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | ≤20% | 49% |
 | ||
| Student : Teacher Ratio | 23:1 | 18:1 |
 | ||
| American Indian | 2% | 1% |
| Asian | 3% | 3% |
| Hispanic | 27% | 8% |
| Black | 39% | 18% |
| White | 26% | 66% |
| Hawaiian | 2% | n/a |
| Two or more races | 1% | 4% |
| All Ethnic Groups |  |  |
| Diversity Score | 0.71 | 0.28 |
 | ||
| Graduation Rate | 21-39% | 85% |
 | ||
| Eligible for Free Lunch | 61% | 40% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 7% | 6% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Kelloggsville Public s School District | |
Source: 2016-2017 (latest school year available) NCES, MI Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
- The nearest high school to 54th Street Academy is Kelloggsville High School (0.7 miles away)
- The nearest middle school is Crossroads Alternative High School (0.8 miles away)
- The nearest elementary school is Southeast Kelloggsville School (0.6 miles away)
Show me:
- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Grand Rapids Southeast Kelloggsville School Grades: 4-5 | 302 students
0.6 miles
240 52nd St Se
Grand Rapids, MI 49548
(616)532-1590 0.6 4-5 302 - Grand Rapids Kelloggsville High School Grades: 9-12 | 712 students
0.7 miles
23 Jean St Sw
Grand Rapids, MI 49548
(616)532-1570 0.7 9-12 712 - Grand Rapids Crossroads Alternative High School Alternative School
Grades: 6-12 | 234 students
0.8 miles
28 60th St Se
Grand Rapids, MI 49548
(616)261-6166 0.8 6-12 234 - Grand Rapids Kelloggsville Middle School Grades: 6-8 | 488 students
0.9 miles
4650 Division Ave S
Grand Rapids, MI 49548
(616)532-1575 0.9 6-8 488 - Grand Rapids Townline Elementary School Grades: K-5 | 344 students
0.9 miles
100 60th St Se
Grand Rapids, MI 49548
(616)538-4120 0.9 K-5 344
School Reviews
Nearby Homes for Sale
Recent Articles
With changing state and national educational standards, will your child's public school have the ability to meet these requirements? Learn about the problems with public school performance and how parents can get involved.
Learn about the advantages and disadvantages of public school vouchers as they pertain to the education of students with disabilities.
Every child learns differently and it’s a teacher’s job to meet students where they are and guide them through the learning process. Scaffolding is a teaching tool that helps students develop critical thinking skills and the ability to learn independently.
