Cassopolis Alternative Ed
Tel:
(269) 445-0536
Cassopolis Alternative Ed serves 65 students in grades 9-12.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is <50% (which is higher than the Michigan state average of 39%) for the 2016-17 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is <50% (which is higher than the Michigan state average of 49%) for the 2016-17 school year.
Minority enrollment is 29% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Michigan state average of 34% (majority Black).
Top Placements
Cassopolis Alternative Ed places among the top 20% of public schools in Michigan for:
- Category Attribute
- Community Size Largest student body (number of students) (Top 10%)
School Overview
Cassopolis Alternative Ed's student population of 65 students has grown by 38% over five school years.
The teacher population of 1 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| School Type | Alternative school |
| Grades Offered | Grades 9-12 |
| Total Students | 65 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 1 teachers |
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School Comparison
The diversity score of Cassopolis Alternative Ed is 0.46, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.52. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School | State Level (MI) |
Math Test Scores (% Proficient) (16-17) | <50% | 39% |
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) (16-17) | <50% | 49% |
| Student : Teacher Ratio | n/a | 18:1 |
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| American Indian | n/a | 1% |
| Asian | n/a | 3% |
| Hispanic | 4% | 8% |
| Black | 17% | 18% |
| White | 71% | 66% |
| Hawaiian | n/a | n/a |
| Two or more races | 8% | 4% |
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Diversity Score | 0.46 | 0.52 |
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Graduation Rate | <50% | 85% |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 57% | 45% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 3% | 5% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Cassopolis School District | |
Source: 2017-2018 (latest school year available) NCES, MI Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
The nearest high school and middle school to Cassopolis Alternative Ed is Ross Beatty High School (2.1 miles away)
The nearest elementary school is Sam Adams Elementary School (3.1 miles away)
Show me:
- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Cassopolis Ross Beatty High School Grades: 7-12 | 393 students
2.1 miles
22721 Diamond Cove St
Cassopolis, MI 49031
(269) 445-0506 2.1 7-12 393 - Cassopolis Sam Adams Elementary School Grades: K-6 | 458 students
3.1 miles
114 Depot St
Cassopolis, MI 49031
(269) 445-0517 3.1 K-6 458 - Cassopolis Brookside Learning Center Special Education School
Grades: PK-12 | 35 students
5.0 miles
61662 Dailey Rd
Cassopolis, MI 49031
(269) 445-6250 5.0 PK-12 35 - Edwardsburg Eagle Lake Elementary School Grades: 2-3 | 391 students
6.5 miles
69410 Section St
Edwardsburg, MI 49112
(269) 663-1040 6.5 2-3 391 - Edwardsburg Edwardsburg High School Grades: 9-12 | 859 students
6.5 miles
69410 Section St
Edwardsburg, MI 49112
(269) 663-1044 6.5 9-12 859
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