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Academy West Alternative Education

3400 N Jennings Rd
Flint, MI 48504
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Tel: (810) 591-0123
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Academy West Alternative Education serves 367 students in grades Kindergarten-12.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is ≤5% (which is lower than the Michigan state average of 40%) for the 2018-19 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 6-9% (which is lower than the Michigan state average of 49%) for the 2018-19 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 37:1 is higher than the Michigan state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 88% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Michigan state average of 35% (majority Black).

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

Top Rankings

Academy West Alternative Education ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Michigan for:

Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Largest percent of students eligible for free lunch (Top 10%)

School Overview

Academy West Alternative Education's student population of 367 students has declined by 36% over five school years.
The teacher population of 10 teachers has declined by 23% over five school years.
School Type
Alternative school
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-12
Total Students
367 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
10 teachers
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Students by Grade
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School Rankings

The diversity score of Academy West Alternative Education is 0.38, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.54. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Definition of Terms 2020-2021 School Year Data
This School
State Level (MI)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)
≤5%
40%
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)
6-9%
49%
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Student : Teacher Ratio
37:1
17:1
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American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
4%
8%
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Black
78%
18%
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White
12%
65%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
6%
5%
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All Ethnic Groups
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Diversity Score
0.38
0.54
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Graduation Rate
50-54%
86%
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Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
90%
46%
This chart display the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Academy West Alternative Education and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Michigan by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
4%
This chart display the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Academy West Alternative Education and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Michigan by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
School Statewide Testing
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School District Name
Westwood Heights Schools School District
Source: 2020-2021 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education

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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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%)
  • 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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