Serving 111 students in grades 9-12,
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was ≤20% (which was lower than the Michigan state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 21-39% (which was lower than the Michigan state average of 65%).
Minority enrollment was 72% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which was higher than the Michigan state average of 36% (majority Black and Hispanic).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
111 students
Total Classroom Teachers
2 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(12-13)≤20%
41%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(12-13)21-39%
65%
Student : Teacher Ratio
n/a
17:1
American Indian
2%
1%
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
46%
9%
Black
21%
18%
White
28%
64%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
(12-13)60-69%
84%
Eligible for Free Lunch
86%
47%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2013-2014 (latest school year available) 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?
≤20% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 41% MI state average), while 21-39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 65% MI state average).
What is the graduation rate of Academy Of Design And Construction?
The graduation rate of Academy Of Design And Construction is 60-69%, which is lower than the Michigan state average of 84%.
How many students attend Academy Of Design And Construction?
111 students attend Academy Of Design And Construction.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
46% of Academy Of Design And Construction students are Hispanic, 28% of students are White, 21% of students are Black, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are American Indian.
What grades does Academy Of Design And Construction offer ?
Academy Of Design And Construction offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Academy Of Design And Construction part of?
Academy Of Design And Construction is part of Grand Rapids Public Schools School District.
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