Serving 29 students in grades Kindergarten-12, Hazel Park Advantage Alternative 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% (which was lower than the Michigan state average of 49%).
The student:teacher ratio of 10:1 was lower than the Michigan state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment was 65% of the student body (majority Black), which was higher than the Michigan state average of 36% (majority Black).
School Overview
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-12
Total Students
29 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
3 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(16-17)≤10%
39%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(16-17)≤20%
49%
Student : Teacher Ratio
10:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
3%
9%
Black
62%
18%
White
35%
64%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
93%
47%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (15-16)
6%
6%
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?
≤10% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 39% MI state average), while ≤20% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% MI state average).
How many students attend Hazel Park Advantage Alternative School?
29 students attend Hazel Park Advantage Alternative School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
62% of Hazel Park Advantage Alternative School students are Black, 35% of students are White, and 3% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Hazel Park Advantage Alternative School?
Hazel Park Advantage Alternative School has a student ration of 10:1, which is lower than the Michigan state average of 17:1.
What grades does Hazel Park Advantage Alternative School offer ?
Hazel Park Advantage Alternative School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-12
What school district is Hazel Park Advantage Alternative School part of?
Hazel Park Advantage Alternative School is part of Hazel Park School District Of The City Of.
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