Serving 71 students in grades 9-12, Dk Academy 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 ≤20% (which is lower than the Michigan state average of 35%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is ≤20% (which is lower than the Michigan state average of 45%).
The student-teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the Michigan state level of 16:1.
Minority enrollment is 11% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is lower than the Michigan state average of 37% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- School Type: Alternative school
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 71 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 18:1
- Minority Enrollment: 11%
- Graduation Rate: 60-69% (Btm 50% in MI)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: ≤20% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: ≤20% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: ≤20% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: DK Academy's attendance zone encompasses the entire school district in Delton, MI, covering approximately 117.1 square miles. Families typically drive 10-15 minutes to reach the school, with the furthest edge of the zone located about 9.4 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education
School Overview
Dk Academy's student population of 71 students has grown by 5% over five school years.
The teacher population of 4 teachers has grown by 300% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
71 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 31-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
4 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 31-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Rankings
Dk Academy 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 Dk Academy is 0.21, 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
#2407 out of 3025 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤20%
35%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤20%
45%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤20%
38%
Student-Teacher Ratio
18:1
16:1
Showing 2010–2025. Full 31-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
3%
9%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 28-year historical data available below ↓
Black
3%
18%
Showing 2009–2025. Full 29-year historical data available below ↓
White
89%
63%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 31-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
5%
5%
Showing 2012–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 31-year historical data available below ↓
Graduation Rate
60-69%
81.8%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)80.3%
33.3%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
70%
45%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (22-23)
1%
4%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 17-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 Dk Academy's ranking?
Dk Academy is ranked #2407 out of 3,025 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Michigan.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤20% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 35% MI state average), while ≤20% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% MI state average).
What is the graduation rate of Dk Academy?
The graduation rate of Dk Academy is 60-69%, which is lower than the Michigan state average of 81.8%.
How many students attend Dk Academy?
71 students attend Dk Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
89% of Dk Academy students are White, 5% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Hispanic, and 3% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Dk Academy?
Dk Academy has a student ration of 18:1, which is higher than the Michigan state average of 16:1.
What grades does Dk Academy offer ?
Dk Academy offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Dk Academy part of?
Dk Academy is part of Delton Kellogg Schools.
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