Academy West Alternative Education
Quick Stats (2023)
- School Type: Alternative school
- Grades: Kindergarten-12
- Enrollment: 367 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 37:1
- Minority Enrollment: 88%
- Graduation Rate: 50-54% (Btm 50% in MI)
- Math Proficiency: ≤5% (Top 1%)
- Reading Proficiency: 6-9% (Top 1%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is Academy West Alternative Education's ranking?
Academy West Alternative Education ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Michigan for: Largest percent of students eligible for free lunch (Top 10%).
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤5% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% MI state average), while 6-9% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% MI state average).
What is the graduation rate of Academy West Alternative Education?
The graduation rate of Academy West Alternative Education is 50-54%, which is lower than the Michigan state average of 86%.
How many students attend Academy West Alternative Education?
367 students attend Academy West Alternative Education.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
78% of Academy West Alternative Education students are Black, 12% of students are White, 6% of students are Two or more races, and 4% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Academy West Alternative Education?
Academy West Alternative Education has a student ration of 37:1, which is higher than the Michigan state average of 17:1.
What grades does Academy West Alternative Education offer ?
Academy West Alternative Education offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-12
What school district is Academy West Alternative Education part of?
Academy West Alternative Education is part of Westwood Heights Schools School District.
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