Michigan Youth Challenge Academy serves 107 students in grades 10.
The student:teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the Michigan state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 36% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is equal to the Michigan state average of 36% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2024)
- School Type: Alternative school
- Grades: 10
- Enrollment: 107 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 18:1
- Minority Enrollment: 36%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Michigan Youth Challenge Academy ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Michigan for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
School Overview
Michigan Youth Challenge Academy's student population of 107 students has declined by 13% over five school years.
The teacher population of 6 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 10
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
107 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
6 teachers
School Rankings
The diversity score of Michigan Youth Challenge Academy is 0.56, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.55. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Student : Teacher Ratio
18:1
17:1
American Indian
3%
1%
Asian
2%
3%
Hispanic
11%
9%
Black
10%
18%
White
64%
64%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
10%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
43%
47%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (20-21)
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
How many students attend Michigan Youth Challenge Academy?
107 students attend Michigan Youth Challenge Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
64% of Michigan Youth Challenge Academy students are White, 11% of students are Hispanic, 10% of students are Black, 10% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are American Indian, and 2% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Michigan Youth Challenge Academy?
Michigan Youth Challenge Academy has a student ration of 18:1, which is higher than the Michigan state average of 17:1.
What grades does Michigan Youth Challenge Academy offer ?
Michigan Youth Challenge Academy offers enrollment in grades 10 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Michigan Youth Challenge Academy part of?
Michigan Youth Challenge Academy is part of Marshall Public Schools School District.
School Reviews
5 11/24/2023
Best time of my life, making friends and memories and lots of skills unlocked.
5 1/5/2012
hi ive been to Hoosier youth challenge acadamy would i be able to join this school because i want to get into the military.
5 4/18/2011
This program is Michigan's best kept secret. Outstanding academic program for at risk youth, this program gave my son a second chance at a future. Public school ruled him out as a child with no promise he now has a 4.0 GPA. This school has an Outstanding staff of dedicated teachers and cadre who care.
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