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Barsamian Preparatory Center (Closed 2012)

Q: What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?

<50% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 78% MI state average), while <50% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 82% MI state average).

Q: How many students attend Barsamian Preparatory Center?

56 students attend Barsamian Preparatory Center.

Q: What is the racial composition of the student body?

98% of Barsamian Preparatory Center students are Black, and 2% of students are Hispanic.

Q: What is the student-teacher ratio of Barsamian Preparatory Center?

Barsamian Preparatory Center has a student ration of 6:1, which is lower than the Michigan state average of 17:1.

Q: What grades does Barsamian Preparatory Center offer ?

Barsamian Preparatory Center offers enrollment in grades 9-12

Q: What school district is Barsamian Preparatory Center part of?

Barsamian Preparatory Center is part of Detroit Public Schools Community.

7650 2nd Ave
Detroit, MI 48202

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Barsamian Preparatory Center serves 56 students in grades 9-12.

The percentage of students achieving was <50% (which was lower than the Michigan state average of 78%). The percentage of students achieving was <50% (which was lower than the Michigan state average of 82%).

The student-teacher ratio of 6:1 was lower than the Michigan state level of 17:1.

School Overview

School Type

Alternative school

Grades Offered

Grades 9-12

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Distribution of Students By Grade Trends
Grade	Barsamian Preparatory Center
9	20
10	23
11	9
12	4

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Total Students

56 students

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Total Students Trends Over Years (1996-2023)
Year	Barsamian Preparatory Center
2023	56
2022	56
2021	56
2020	56
2019	56
2018	56
2017	56
2016	56
2015	56
2011	56
2010	51
2009	67
2008	83
2007	85
2006	85
2005	95
2004	103
2003	121
2002	82
2001	104
2000	80
1999	60
1998	58
1997	67
1996	53

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Total Classroom Teachers

10 teachers

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Total Classroom Teachers Trends Over Years (1996-2023)
Year	Barsamian Preparatory Center
2023	10
2022	10
2021	10
2020	10
2019	10
2018	10
2017	10
2016	10
2015	10
2011	10
2010	9
2009	9
2008	8
2007	8
2006	7
2005	8
2004	7
2003	5
2002	8
2001	1
2000	9
1999	7
1998	6
1997	1
1996	2

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School Rankings

This School

State Level (MI)

(09-10)

<50%

78%

(09-10)

<50%

82%

Student-Teacher Ratio

6:1

17:1

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Student-Teacher Ratio Comparison Over Years (1999-2023)
Year	Barsamian Preparatory Center	Michigan	Detroit Public Schools Community
2023	6:1	17:1	19:1
2022	6:1	17:1	19:1
2021	6:1	17:1	19:1
2020	6:1	18:1	19:1
2019	6:1	18:1	19:1
2018	6:1	18:1	19:1
2017	6:1	18:1	19:1
2016	6:1	18:1	18:1
2015	6:1	18:1	18:1
2011	6:1	18:1	17:1
2010	6:1	18:1	18:1
2009	7:1	18:1	17:1
2008	10:1	18:1	17:1
2007	11:1	19:1	18:1
2006	12:1	18:1	21:1
2005	12:1	18:1	20:1
2004	15:1	19:1	25:1
2003	24:1	19:1	34:1
2002	10:1	18:1	19:1
2000	9:1	18:1	19:1
1999	9:1	19:1	20:1

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American Indian

n/a

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American Indian Student Percentage Comparison Over Years (2004-2010)
Year	Barsamian Preparatory Center	Michigan
2010	2%	2%
2007	1%	2%
2004	1%	1%

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Asian

n/a

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Asian Student Percentage Comparison Over Years (2004-2006)
Year	Barsamian Preparatory Center	Michigan	Detroit Public Schools Community
2006	1%	2%	1%
2005	2%	2%	1%
2004	1%	2%	1%

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Hispanic

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Hispanic Student Percentage Comparison Over Years (1998-2023)
Year	Barsamian Preparatory Center	Michigan	Detroit Public Schools Community
2023	2%	9%	3%
2022	2%	9%	3%
2021	2%	8%	3%
2020	2%	8%	3%
2019	2%	8%	3%
2018	1%	8%	3%
2017	1%	8%	3%
2016	1%	7%	8%
2015	1%	7%	10%
2011	2%	6%	9%
2005	3%	4%	6%
2004	3%	4%	5%
2003	1%	4%	5%
2001	1%	4%	4%
2000	5%	3%	5%
1999	7%	3%	3%
1998	5%	3%	3%

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Black

98%

18%

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Black Student Percentage Comparison Over Years (1996-2023)
Year	Barsamian Preparatory Center	Michigan	Detroit Public Schools Community
2023	98%	18%	94%
2022	98%	18%	94%
2021	98%	18%	94%
2020	98%	18%	94%
2019	98%	18%	94%
2018	99%	18%	95%
2017	99%	18%	95%
2016	99%	18%	89%
2015	99%	18%	65%
2011	98%	19%	87%
2010	96%	20%	88%
2009	99%	20%	89%
2008	98%	20%	89%
2007	99%	20%	90%
2006	99%	20%	91%
2005	94%	20%	91%
2004	93%	20%	91%
2003	99%	20%	91%
2002	100%	20%	91%
2001	99%	19%	91%
2000	92%	19%	87%
1999	93%	19%	92%
1998	95%	19%	92%
1997	99%	18%	92%
1996	98%	18%	91%

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White

n/a

63%

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White Student Percentage Comparison Over Years (1996-2010)
Year	Barsamian Preparatory Center	Michigan	Detroit Public Schools Community
2010	2%	70%	2%
2009	1%	71%	2%
2008	2%	71%	2%
2005	1%	72%	2%
2004	2%	73%	3%
1998	3%	75%	4%
1997	1%	76%	4%
1996	2%	76%	5%

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Hawaiian

n/a

Two or more races

n/a

All Ethnic Groups

0.04

0.56

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Diversity Score Comparison Over Years (1999-2023)
Year	Barsamian Preparatory Center	Michigan	Detroit Public Schools Community
2023	0.04	0.55	0.12
2022	0.04	0.55	0.12
2021	0.04	0.54	0.12
2020	0.04	0.53	0.12
2019	0.04	0.53	0.12
2018	0.02	0.53	0.11
2017	0.02	0.53	0.11
2016	0.02	0.52	0.21
2015	0.02	0.50	0.34
2011	0.04	0.48	0.23
2010	0.08	0.47	0.21
2009	0.02	0.46	0.21
2008	0.04	0.46	0.20
2007	0.02	0.46	0.18
2006	0.02	0.43	0.18
2005	0.12	0.44	0.17
2004	0.13	0.43	0.17
2003	0.02	0.44	0.17
2001	0.02	0.42	0.17
2000	0.19	0.40	0.21
1999	0.13	0.40	0.16

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Eligible for

80%

50%

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Free Lunch Eligibility Comparison Over Years (2000-2023)
Year	Barsamian Preparatory Center	Michigan	Detroit Public Schools Community
2023	80%	49%	76%
2022	80%	47%	76%
2021	80%	46%	76%
2020	80%	45%	76%
2019	80%	45%	76%
2018	80%	40%	75%
2017	80%	40%	75%
2016	80%	40%	74%
2015	80%	41%	75%
2011	80%	41%	78%
2010	82%	40%	77%
2009	72%	35%	74%
2008	40%	31%	71%
2007	69%	30%	74%
2006	51%	30%	72%
2005	66%	28%	72%
2004	60%	27%	64%
2003	76%	25%	55%
2002	87%	25%	65%
2001	70%	24%	61%
2000	76%	25%	69%

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Eligible for (08-09)

10%

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Reduced-Price Lunch Eligibility Comparison Over Years (2000-2009)
Year	Barsamian Preparatory Center	Michigan	Detroit Public Schools Community
2009	10%	7%	3%
2007	1%	6%	3%
2005	6%	6%	4%
2004	2%	6%	4%
2003	5%	6%	3%
2002	10%	6%	5%
2001	6%	6%	4%
2000	6%	6%	4%

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School Statewide Testing

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School District Name

Detroit Public Schools Community

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?

<50% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 78% MI state average), while <50% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 82% MI state average).

How many students attend Barsamian Preparatory Center?

56 students attend Barsamian Preparatory Center.

What is the racial composition of the student body?

98% of Barsamian Preparatory Center students are Black, and 2% of students are Hispanic.

What is the student-teacher ratio of Barsamian Preparatory Center?

Barsamian Preparatory Center has a student ration of 6:1, which is lower than the Michigan state average of 17:1.

What grades does Barsamian Preparatory Center offer ?

Barsamian Preparatory Center offers enrollment in grades 9-12

What school district is Barsamian Preparatory Center part of?

Barsamian Preparatory Center is part of Detroit Public Schools Community.

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