Serving 210 students in grades Prekindergarten-12, Center For Innovation 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 30-34% (which is lower than the Michigan state average of 45%).
The student-teacher ratio of 16:1 is equal to the Michigan state level of 16:1.
Minority enrollment is 10% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Michigan state average of 37% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- School Type: Alternative school
- Grades: Prekindergarten-12
- Enrollment: 210 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 10%
- Graduation Rate: 30-39% (Btm 50% in MI)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: ≤10% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 30-34% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 20-29% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education
School Overview
Center For Innovation's student population of 210 students has declined by 55% over five school years.
The teacher population of 13 teachers has grown by 30% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
210 students
Showing 2015–2025. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
13 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 29-year historical data available below ↓
School Rankings
Center For Innovation 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 Center For Innovation is 0.19, which is less 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
#2432 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)
30-34%
45%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-29%
38%
Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
16:1
Showing 2014–2025. Full 29-year historical data available below ↓
American Indian
1%
1%
Showing 2011–2025. Full 33-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
6%
9%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
White
90%
63%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
3%
5%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2015–2025. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Graduation Rate
30-39%
81.8%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)41%
33.3%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
41%
45%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
4%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 24-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Center For Innovation's ranking?
Center For Innovation is ranked #2432 out of 3,025 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Michigan.
What schools are Center For Innovation often compared to?
Center For Innovationis often viewed alongside schools like Lapeer High School by visitors of our site.
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 30-34% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% MI state average).
What is the graduation rate of Center For Innovation?
The graduation rate of Center For Innovation is 30-39%, which is lower than the Michigan state average of 81.8%.
How many students attend Center For Innovation?
210 students attend Center For Innovation.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
90% of Center For Innovation students are White, 6% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Center For Innovation?
Center For Innovation has a student ration of 16:1, which is equal to the Michigan state average of 16:1.
What grades does Center For Innovation offer ?
Center For Innovation offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Center For Innovation part of?
Center For Innovation is part of Lapeer Community Schools.
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