Inverness Academy serves 80 students in grades 6-12.
Inverness Academy placed in the bottom 50% of all schools in Michigan for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is ≤20% (which is lower than the Michigan state average of 36%) for the 2020-21 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40-59% (which is approximately equal to the Michigan state average of 48%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 40:1 is higher than the Michigan state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 22% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is lower than the Michigan state average of 35% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2023)
- School Type: Alternative school
- Grades: 6-12
- Enrollment: 80 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 40:1
- Minority Enrollment: 22%
- Graduation Rate: 60-79% (Btm 50% in MI)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: ≤20% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 40-59% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Inverness Academy ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Michigan for:
Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Community Size
School Overview
Inverness Academy's student population of 80 students has grown by 56% over five school years.
The teacher population of 2 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 6-12
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
80 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
2 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Inverness Academy is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 2,925 schools in Michigan (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-21 school year.
The diversity score of Inverness Academy is 0.36, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.54. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1774 out of 2925 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤20%
36%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-59%
48%
Student : Teacher Ratio
40:1
17:1
American Indian
5%
1%
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
n/a
8%
Black
n/a
18%
White
78%
65%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
17%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
60-79%
86%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
84%
46%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2020-2021 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Inverness Academy's ranking?
Inverness Academy is ranked #1774 out of 2,925 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 36% MI state average), while 40-59% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 48% MI state average).
What is the graduation rate of Inverness Academy?
The graduation rate of Inverness Academy is 60-79%, which is lower than the Michigan state average of 86%.
How many students attend Inverness Academy?
80 students attend Inverness Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
78% of Inverness Academy students are White, 17% of students are Two or more races, and 5% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Inverness Academy?
Inverness Academy has a student ration of 40:1, which is higher than the Michigan state average of 17:1.
What grades does Inverness Academy offer ?
Inverness Academy offers enrollment in grades 6-12 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Inverness Academy part of?
Inverness Academy is part of Cheboygan Area Schools School District.
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