Serving 23 students in grades 9-12, Kalkaska Alternative Program Elementary School 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%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was <50% (which was higher than the Michigan state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was <50% (which was higher than the Michigan state average of 49%).
The student-teacher ratio of 8:1 was lower than the Michigan state level of 17:1.
School Overview
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
23 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
3 teachers
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)<50%
40%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)<50%
49%
Student-Teacher Ratio
8:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
4%
Hispanic
n/a
9%
Black
n/a
18%
White
100%
63%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
(18-19)<50%
85%
Eligible for Free Lunch
83%
50%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 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 Kalkaska Alternative Program Elementary School?
The graduation rate of Kalkaska Alternative Program Elementary School is 50%, which is lower than the Michigan state average of 85%.
How many students attend Kalkaska Alternative Program Elementary School?
23 students attend Kalkaska Alternative Program Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
100% of Kalkaska Alternative Program Elementary School students are White.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Kalkaska Alternative Program Elementary School?
Kalkaska Alternative Program Elementary School has a student ration of 8:1, which is lower than the Michigan state average of 17:1.
What grades does Kalkaska Alternative Program Elementary School offer ?
Kalkaska Alternative Program Elementary School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Kalkaska Alternative Program Elementary School part of?
Kalkaska Alternative Program Elementary School is part of Kalkaska Public Schools.
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