Serving 194 students in grades 9-12, Battle Creek Area Learning Center 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 ≤10% (which is lower than the Michigan state average of 45%).
The student-teacher ratio of 15:1 is lower than the Michigan state level of 16:1.
Minority enrollment is 40% 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 / Charter School
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 194 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 40%
- Graduation Rate: 70-74% (Btm 50% in MI)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: ≤10% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: ≤10% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: ≤10% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education
School Overview
Battle Creek Area Learning Center's student population of 194 students has grown by 35% over five school years.
The teacher population of 13 teachers has grown by 62% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
194 students
Total Classroom Teachers
13 teachers
School Rankings
Battle Creek Area Learning Center 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 Battle Creek Area Learning Center is 0.59, which is more 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
#2800 out of 3025 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤10%
35%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤10%
45%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤10%
38%
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
16:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
4%
Hispanic
7%
9%
Black
19%
18%
White
60%
63%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
14%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
70-74%
81%
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)62.9%
33.3%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
81%
45%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Battle Creek Area Learning Center's ranking?
Battle Creek Area Learning Center is ranked #2800 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 ≤10% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% MI state average).
What is the graduation rate of Battle Creek Area Learning Center?
The graduation rate of Battle Creek Area Learning Center is 70-74%, which is lower than the Michigan state average of 81%.
How many students attend Battle Creek Area Learning Center?
194 students attend Battle Creek Area Learning Center.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
60% of Battle Creek Area Learning Center students are White, 19% of students are Black, 14% of students are Two or more races, and 7% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Battle Creek Area Learning Center?
Battle Creek Area Learning Center has a student ration of 15:1, which is lower than the Michigan state average of 16:1.
What grades does Battle Creek Area Learning Center offer ?
Battle Creek Area Learning Center offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Battle Creek Area Learning Center part of?
Battle Creek Area Learning Center is part of Battle Creek Area Learning Center School District.
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