Advancepath Academy (Closed 2016)

7600 18 Mile Rd
Sterling Heights, MI 48314
(School attendance zone shown in map)
Serving 152 students in grades 9-12, Advancepath Academy 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 was ≤10% (which was lower than the Michigan state average of 37%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was ≤10% (which was lower than the Michigan state average of 49%).
The student-teacher ratio of 17:1 was higher than the Michigan state level of 16:1.
Minority enrollment was 18% of the student body (majority Black), which was lower than the Michigan state average of 37% (majority Black).

School Overview

Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
152 students
Total Classroom Teachers
9 teachers

School Rankings

This School
State Level (MI)
(14-15)
≤10%
37%
(14-15)
≤10%
49%
Student-Teacher Ratio
17:1
16:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
4%
Hispanic
3%
9%
Black
11%
18%
White
82%
63%
Hawaiian
2%
n/a
Two or more races
2%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
0.32
(14-15)
60-69%
85%
Eligible for Free Lunch
49%
45%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
4%
School Statewide Testing
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?
≤10% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 37% MI state average), while ≤10% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% MI state average).
What is the graduation rate of Advancepath Academy?
The graduation rate of Advancepath Academy is 60-69%, which is lower than the Michigan state average of 85%.
How many students attend Advancepath Academy?
152 students attend Advancepath Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
82% of Advancepath Academy students are White, 11% of students are Black, 3% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Hawaiian, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Advancepath Academy?
Advancepath Academy has a student ration of 17:1, which is higher than the Michigan state average of 16:1.
What grades does Advancepath Academy offer ?
Advancepath Academy offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Advancepath Academy part of?
Advancepath Academy is part of Utica Community Schools.

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