Dream Academy
Tel:
(269)605-1900
- Dream Academy serves 179 students in grades 9-12.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Math is ≤10% (which is lower than the Michigan state average of 39%) for the 2016-17 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Reading/Language Arts is ≤10% (which is lower than the Michigan state average of 49%) for the 2016-17 school year.
- The student:teacher ratio of 45:1 is higher than the Michigan state level of 18:1.
- Minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Michigan state average of 34%.
School Overview
- Dream Academy's student population of 179 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
- The teacher population of 4 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades 9-12 |
| Total Students | 179 students |
| Gender % |  |
| Total Classroom Teachers | 4 teachers |
| Students by Grade |  |
School Comparison
- Dream Academy's student:teacher ratio of 45:1 has stayed the same over five school years.
- The diversity score of Dream Academy is 0.04, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.28. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2016-2017 School Year Data | This School | State Level (MI) |
| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | ≤10% | 39% |
| Reading / Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | ≤10% | 49% |
| Student : Teacher Ratio | 45:1 | 18:1 |
| Hispanic | 1% | 8% |
| Black | 98% | 18% |
| White | 1% | 66% |
| All Ethnic Groups |  |  |
| Diversity Score | 0.04 | 0.28 |
| Graduation Rate | 30-39% | 85% |
| Eligible for Free Lunch | 67% | 40% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Benton Harbor Area s School District | |
Source: 2016-2017 (latest school year available) NCES, MI Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
- The nearest high school to Dream Academy is The Bridge Academy (0.7 miles away)
- The nearest middle school is Benton Harbor Charter School Academy (0.4 miles away)
- The nearest elementary school is Benton Harbor Charter School Academy (0.4 miles away)
Show me:
- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Benton Harbor Benton Harbor Charter School Academy Charter School
Grades: K-8 | 434 students
0.4 miles
455 Riverview Dr
Benton Harbor, MI 49022
(269)925-3807 0.4 K-8 434 - Benton Harbor The Bridge Academy Alternative School
Grades: 9-12 | 129 students
0.7 miles
499 W. Main Street
Benton Harbor, MI 49022
(269)927-1064 0.7 9-12 129 - Benton Harbor Benton Harbor High School Grades: 9-12 | 613 students
0.8 miles
870 Colfax Ave
Benton Harbor, MI 49022
(269)605-1200 0.8 9-12 613 - Benton Harbor Steam Academy At Mlk Grades: 3-5 | 421 students
0.8 miles
750 E Britain Ave
Benton Harbor, MI 49022
(269)605-2400 0.8 3-5 421 - Benton Harbor Mildred C. Wells Preparatory Academy Charter School
Grades: K-7 | 188 students
1.1 miles
281 South Fair Ave
Benton Harbor, MI 49022
(269)926-2885 1.1 K-7 188
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