Serving 153 students in grades 9-12, Crescent Academy - High School 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 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 20-29% (which was lower than the Michigan state average of 49%).
The student:teacher ratio of 19:1 was higher than the Michigan state level of 17:1.
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
153 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
8 teachers
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(16-17)≤10%
39%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(16-17)20-29%
49%
Student : Teacher Ratio
19:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
4%
Hispanic
n/a
9%
Black
100%
18%
White
n/a
63%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
(16-17)≥80%
85%
Eligible for Free Lunch
70%
50%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
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?
≤10% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 39% MI state average), while 20-29% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% MI state average).
What is the graduation rate of Crescent Academy - High School?
The graduation rate of Crescent Academy - High School is 80%, which is lower than the Michigan state average of 85%.
How many students attend Crescent Academy - High School?
153 students attend Crescent Academy - High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
100% of Crescent Academy - High School students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Crescent Academy - High School?
Crescent Academy - High School has a student ration of 19:1, which is higher than the Michigan state average of 17:1.
What grades does Crescent Academy - High School offer ?
Crescent Academy - High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Crescent Academy - High School part of?
Crescent Academy - High School is part of Crescent Academy School District.
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