Serving 84 students in grades 9-12, Ackerson High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Michigan for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is ≤20% (which is lower than the Michigan state average of 35%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is <50% (which is higher than the Michigan state average of 45%).
The student-teacher ratio of 28:1 is higher than the Michigan state level of 16:1.
Minority enrollment is 9% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is lower than the Michigan state average of 37% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- School Type: Alternative school
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 84 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 28:1
- Minority Enrollment: 9%
- Graduation Rate: 20-29% (Btm 50% in MI)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: ≤20% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: <50% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: <50% (Top 30%)
- Attendance Zone: Ackerson Lake Community Education's attendance zone encompasses the entire school district in Napoleon, MI, covering approximately 47.4 square miles. Families typically have a drive of 10-15 minutes to the school, with the average distance from the school to the zone edge being about 5 miles and the furthest edge reaching 10.1 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education
School Overview
Ackerson High School's student population of 84 students has grown by 35% over five school years.
The teacher population of 3 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
84 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 23-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
3 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 23-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Rankings
Ackerson High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 3,025 schools in Michigan (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Ackerson High School is 0.17, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.57. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1665 out of 3025 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2012–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤20%
35%
Showing 2012–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
<50%
45%
Showing 2011–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
<50%
38%
Student-Teacher Ratio
28:1
16:1
Showing 2015–2025. Full 23-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
2%
9%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 21-year historical data available below ↓
Black
2%
18%
Showing 2009–2025. Full 22-year historical data available below ↓
White
91%
63%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 23-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
5%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 23-year historical data available below ↓
Graduation Rate
20-29%
81.8%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)6%
33.3%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
70%
45%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 23-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
4%
Showing 2013–2025. Full 23-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Ackerson High School's ranking?
Ackerson High School is ranked #1665 out of 3,025 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Michigan.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤20% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 35% MI state average), while <50% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% MI state average).
What is the graduation rate of Ackerson High School?
The graduation rate of Ackerson High School is 20-29%, which is lower than the Michigan state average of 81.8%.
How many students attend Ackerson High School?
84 students attend Ackerson High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
91% of Ackerson High School students are White, 5% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Hispanic, and 2% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Ackerson High School?
Ackerson High School has a student ration of 28:1, which is higher than the Michigan state average of 16:1.
What grades does Ackerson High School offer ?
Ackerson High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Ackerson High School part of?
Ackerson High School is part of Napoleon Community Schools.
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