Crosman Alternative High School (Closed 2012)

The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was <50% (which was lower than the Michigan state average of 78%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was <50% (which was lower than the Michigan state average of 82%).

School Overview

Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students (09-10)
264 students
Total Classroom Teachers (09-10)
16 teachers

School Rankings

This School
State Level (MI)
(09-10)
<50%
78%
(09-10)
<50%
82%
Student-Teacher Ratio
n/a
17:1
American Indian
(09-10)
n/a
2%
Asian
(09-10)
n/a
3%
Hispanic
(09-10)
n/a
5%
Black
(09-10)
100%
20%
White
(09-10)
n/a
70%
Hawaiian
(09-10)
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
(09-10)
n/a
n/a
n/a
(10-11)
<50%
81%
Eligible for Free Lunch (09-10)
80%
40%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (09-10)
2%
6%
School District Name
Detroit Public Schools Community
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 78% MI state average), while <50% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 82% MI state average).
What is the graduation rate of Crosman Alternative High School?
The graduation rate of Crosman Alternative High School is 50%, which is lower than the Michigan state average of 81%.
How many students attend Crosman Alternative High School?
264 students attend Crosman Alternative High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
100% of Crosman Alternative High School students are Black.
What grades does Crosman Alternative High School offer ?
Crosman Alternative High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Crosman Alternative High School part of?
Crosman Alternative High School is part of Detroit Public Schools Community.

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