Kellwood School (Alternative) served 172 students in grades 9-12.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was ≤10% (which was lower than the Michigan state average of 39%) for the 2016-17 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was ≤10% (which was lower than the Michigan state average of 49%) for the 2016-17 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 25:1 was higher than the Michigan state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment was 90% of the student body (majority Black), which was higher than the Michigan state average of 36% (majority Black).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
172 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
7 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(16-17)≤10%
39%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(16-17)≤10%
49%
Student : Teacher Ratio
25:1
17:1
American Indian
2%
1%
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
2%
9%
Black
79%
18%
White
10%
64%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
7%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
(16-17)20-29%
85%
Eligible for Free Lunch
62%
47%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
4%
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 ≤10% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% MI state average).
What is the graduation rate of Kellwood School (Alternative)?
The graduation rate of Kellwood School (Alternative) is 20-29%, which is lower than the Michigan state average of 85%.
How many students attend Kellwood School (Alternative)?
172 students attend Kellwood School (Alternative).
What is the racial composition of the student body?
79% of Kellwood School (Alternative) students are Black, 10% of students are White, 7% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are American Indian, and 2% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Kellwood School (Alternative)?
Kellwood School (Alternative) has a student ration of 25:1, which is higher than the Michigan state average of 17:1.
What grades does Kellwood School (Alternative) offer ?
Kellwood School (Alternative) offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Kellwood School (Alternative) part of?
Kellwood School (Alternative) is part of Eastpointe Community Schools School District.
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