Blanche Kelso Bruce Academy - Connor (Closed 2023)

Serving 92 students in grades 5-12, Blanche Kelso Bruce Academy - Connor ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Michigan for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was <50% (which was higher than the Michigan state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was <50% (which was equal to the Michigan state average of 50%).
The student-teacher ratio of 12:1 was lower than the Michigan state level of 16:1.

School Overview

School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 5-12
Total Students
92 students

Showing 2009–2025. View full 22-year historical data

Total Classroom Teachers
8 teachers

Showing 2009–2025. View full 22-year historical data

School Rankings

This School
State Level (MI)
(15-16)
<50%
38%
(15-16)
<50%
50%
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
16:1

Showing 2009–2025. View full 22-year historical data

American Indian
(15-16)
1%
1%
Black
(15-16)
97%
18%

Showing 2007–2016. View full 13-year historical data

White
(15-16)
2%
68%

Showing 2006–2016. View full 13-year historical data

100%
(15-16)
21-39%
85%
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
45%

Showing 2009–2025. View full 22-year historical data

Eligible for Reduced Lunch (10-11)
2%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Blanche Kelso Bruce Academy School District
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 38% MI state average), while <50% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 50% MI state average).
What is the graduation rate of Blanche Kelso Bruce Academy - Connor?
The graduation rate of Blanche Kelso Bruce Academy - Connor is 21-39%, which is lower than the Michigan state average of 85%.
How many students attend Blanche Kelso Bruce Academy - Connor?
92 students attend Blanche Kelso Bruce Academy - Connor.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
97% of Blanche Kelso Bruce Academy - Connor students are Black, 2% of students are White, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Blanche Kelso Bruce Academy - Connor?
Blanche Kelso Bruce Academy - Connor has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the Michigan state average of 16:1.
What grades does Blanche Kelso Bruce Academy - Connor offer ?
Blanche Kelso Bruce Academy - Connor offers enrollment in grades 5-12
What school district is Blanche Kelso Bruce Academy - Connor part of?
Blanche Kelso Bruce Academy - Connor is part of Blanche Kelso Bruce Academy School District.

Recent Articles

Is Your Child's School Day Too Structured?
Is Your Child's School Day Too Structured?
Discover where free time disappears during your child's school day, how to evaluate lunch, recess, and classroom schedules, and what parents can do when breaks become structured activities.
When Your Child's Best Friend Is in Another Class
When Your Child's Best Friend Is in Another Class
Discover how to help your child when their best friend is assigned to another classroom, including school placement policies, maintaining friendships, building connections, and knowing when to request help.
Should Your Child Repeat a Grade or Move Ahead?
Should Your Child Repeat a Grade or Move Ahead?
Before agreeing to grade retention, learn what evidence to request, how to review school policies, explore alternatives, understand parental rights, and secure an effective academic support plan for your child.