Serving 150 students in grades Kindergarten-12, Advantage Alternative Program 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 ≤10% (which is lower than the Michigan state average of 35%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is ≤20% (which is lower than the Michigan state average of 45%).
The student-teacher ratio of 25:1 is higher than the Michigan state level of 16:1.
Minority enrollment is 81% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Michigan state average of 37% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (2026)
- School Type: Alternative school
- Grades: Kindergarten-12
- Enrollment: 150 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 25:1
- Minority Enrollment: 81%
- Graduation Rate: 20-29% (Btm 50% in MI)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: ≤10% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: ≤20% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: ≤20% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education
School Overview
Advantage Alternative Program's student population of 150 students has grown by 20% over five school years.
The teacher population of 6 teachers has grown by 20% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-12
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
150 students
Total Classroom Teachers
6 teachers
School Calendar
School Rankings
Advantage Alternative Program 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 Advantage Alternative Program is 0.43, 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
#2648 out of 3025 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤10%
35%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤20%
45%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤20%
38%
Student-Teacher Ratio
25:1
16:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
1%
4%
Hispanic
7%
9%
Black
73%
18%
White
19%
63%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
20-29%
81%
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)85.3%
33.3%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
83%
45%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Advantage Alternative Program's ranking?
Advantage Alternative Program is ranked #2648 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?
≤10% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 35% MI state average), while ≤20% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% MI state average).
What is the graduation rate of Advantage Alternative Program?
The graduation rate of Advantage Alternative Program is 20-29%, which is lower than the Michigan state average of 81%.
How many students attend Advantage Alternative Program?
150 students attend Advantage Alternative Program.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
73% of Advantage Alternative Program students are Black, 19% of students are White, 7% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Advantage Alternative Program?
Advantage Alternative Program has a student ration of 25:1, which is higher than the Michigan state average of 16:1.
What grades does Advantage Alternative Program offer ?
Advantage Alternative Program offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-12 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Advantage Alternative Program part of?
Advantage Alternative Program is part of Hazel Park School District Of The City Of.
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