9th Grade Transition & Alternative Learning Center (Closed 2014)

9th Grade Transition & Alternative Learning Center serves 196 students in grades 9. 
The student-teacher ratio of 28:1 was higher than the Michigan state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment was 98% of the student body (majority Black), which was higher than the Michigan state average of 37% (majority Black).

School Overview

Grades Offered
Grades 9
Total Students
196 students
Total Classroom Teachers
7 teachers

School Rankings

This School
State Level (MI)
Student-Teacher Ratio
28:1
17:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
n/a
4%
Hispanic
n/a
9%
Black
97%
18%
White
2%
63%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
5%
All Ethnic Groups
0.06
Eligible for Free Lunch
82%
50%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
4%
School District Name
School District Of The City Of Inkster
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

How many students attend 9th Grade Transition & Alternative Learning Center?
196 students attend 9th Grade Transition & Alternative Learning Center.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
97% of 9th Grade Transition & Alternative Learning Center students are Black, 2% of students are White, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of 9th Grade Transition & Alternative Learning Center?
9th Grade Transition & Alternative Learning Center has a student ration of 28:1, which is higher than the Michigan state average of 17:1.
What grades does 9th Grade Transition & Alternative Learning Center offer ?
9th Grade Transition & Alternative Learning Center offers enrollment in grades 9
What school district is 9th Grade Transition & Alternative Learning Center part of?
9th Grade Transition & Alternative Learning Center is part of School District Of The City Of Inkster.

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