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 was ≤10% (which was lower than the Michigan state average of 35%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was ≤10% (which was lower than the Michigan state average of 45%).
The student-teacher ratio of 15:1 was lower than the Michigan state level of 16:1.
Minority enrollment was 40% of the student body (majority Black), which was higher than the Michigan state average of 37% (majority Black).
School Overview
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
194 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 22-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
13 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 22-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Rankings
Overall Testing Rank
#2800 out of 3025 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤10%
35%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤10%
45%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤10%
38%
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
16:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 22-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
7%
9%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 22-year historical data available below ↓
Black
19%
18%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 22-year historical data available below ↓
White
60%
63%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 22-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
14%
5%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 22-year historical data available below ↓
Graduation Rate
70-74%
81.8%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)62.9%
33.3%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
81%
45%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 21-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
4%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 21-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Battle Creek Area Learning Center School District
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 81.8%.
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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