Hazel Park Empowerment West Alternative School (Closed 2015)

Hazel Park Empowerment West Alternative School serves 10 students in grades 9-12. 
The student-teacher ratio of 10:1 was lower than the Michigan state level of 17:1.

School Overview

Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
10 students
Total Classroom Teachers
1 teacher

School Rankings

This School
State Level (MI)
Student-Teacher Ratio
10:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
4%
Hispanic
n/a
9%
Black
100%
18%
White
n/a
63%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
5%
All Ethnic Groups
0.00
Eligible for Free Lunch
70%
50%
School District Name
Detroit Public Schools Community
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

How many students attend Hazel Park Empowerment West Alternative School?
10 students attend Hazel Park Empowerment West Alternative School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
100% of Hazel Park Empowerment West Alternative School students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Hazel Park Empowerment West Alternative School?
Hazel Park Empowerment West 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 Empowerment West Alternative School offer ?
Hazel Park Empowerment West Alternative School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Hazel Park Empowerment West Alternative School part of?
Hazel Park Empowerment West Alternative School is part of Detroit Public Schools Community.

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