Serving 96 students in grades 6-12, Career And Alternative Pathways To Education Center ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Michigan for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 50%) for the 2018-2019 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is <50% (which is higher than the Michigan state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is <50% (which is higher than the Michigan state average of 49%).
The student:teacher ratio of 32:1 is higher than the Michigan state level of 17:1.
Quick Stats (2024)
- School Type: Alternative school / Magnet School
- Grades: 6-12
- Enrollment: 96 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 32:1
- Graduation Rate: 60-79% (Btm 50% in MI)
- Math Proficiency: <50% (Top 1%)
- Reading Proficiency: <50% (Top 1%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Career And Alternative Pathways To Education Center ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Michigan for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Community Size
School Overview
Career And Alternative Pathways To Education Center's student population of 96 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 3 teachers has grown by 50% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 6-12
Total Students
96 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
3 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
The diversity score of Career And Alternative Pathways To Education Center is 0.11, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.55. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)<50%
40%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)<50%
49%
Student : Teacher Ratio
32:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
1%
9%
Black
94%
18%
White
n/a
64%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
60-79%
84%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
99%
47%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (19-20)
2%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) 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 40% MI state average), while <50% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% MI state average).
What is the graduation rate of Career And Alternative Pathways To Education Center?
The graduation rate of Career And Alternative Pathways To Education Center is 60-79%, which is lower than the Michigan state average of 84%.
How many students attend Career And Alternative Pathways To Education Center?
96 students attend Career And Alternative Pathways To Education Center.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
94% of Career And Alternative Pathways To Education Center students are Black, 5% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Career And Alternative Pathways To Education Center?
Career And Alternative Pathways To Education Center has a student ration of 32:1, which is higher than the Michigan state average of 17:1.
What grades does Career And Alternative Pathways To Education Center offer ?
Career And Alternative Pathways To Education Center offers enrollment in grades 6-12
What school district is Career And Alternative Pathways To Education Center part of?
Career And Alternative Pathways To Education Center is part of Benton Harbor Area Schools School District.
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