Allen Park Community School (Closed 2024)

Serving 109 students in grades 9-12, Allen Park Community 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 was ≤20% (which was lower than the Michigan state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 21-39% (which was lower than the Michigan state average of 45%).
The student-teacher ratio of 14:1 was lower than the Michigan state level of 16:1.
Minority enrollment was 33% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which was lower than the Michigan state average of 37% (majority Black and Hispanic).

School Overview

School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
109 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
8 teachers

School Rankings

This School
State Level (MI)
(21-22)
≤20%
34%
21-39%
45%
11-19%
38%
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
16:1
Hispanic
23%
9%
Black
5%
18%
White
67%
63%
Two or more races
5%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
33%
0.50
(21-22)
60-69%
81%
(21-22)
100%
41.4%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
54%
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?
≤20% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% MI state average), while 21-39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% MI state average).
What is the graduation rate of Allen Park Community School?
The graduation rate of Allen Park Community School is 60-69%, which is lower than the Michigan state average of 81%.
How many students attend Allen Park Community School?
109 students attend Allen Park Community School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
67% of Allen Park Community School students are White, 23% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Black, and 5% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Allen Park Community School?
Allen Park Community School has a student ration of 14:1, which is lower than the Michigan state average of 16:1.
What grades does Allen Park Community School offer ?
Allen Park Community School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Allen Park Community School part of?
Allen Park Community School is part of Allen Park Public Schools.

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