Academy Of Design And Construction (Closed 2014)

Academy Of Design And Construction serves 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 37% (majority Black and Hispanic).

School Overview

Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
111 students
Total Classroom Teachers
2 teachers

School Rankings

This School
State Level (MI)
(12-13)
≤20%
41%
(12-13)
21-39%
65%
Student-Teacher Ratio
n/a
17:1
American Indian
2%
1%
Asian
n/a
4%
Hispanic
46%
9%
Black
21%
18%
White
28%
63%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
0.67
(12-13)
60-69%
84%
Eligible for Free Lunch
86%
50%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
4%
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?
≤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.

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