Michigan Youth Challenge Academy (Closed 2012)
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Michigan Youth Challenge Academy served 91 students in grades 9-12.
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The student:teacher ratio of 18:1 was lower than the MI average of 19:1.
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Minority enrollment was 100% of the student body (majority American Indian and Asian), which was more than the state average of 32%.
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Michigan Youth Challenge Academy operated within the Battle Creek School District.
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Battle Creek School District's 49% graduation rate was lower than the MI state average of 82%.
School Overview
| School Type | Alternative school |
| Grades Offered | Grades 9-12 |
| Total Students | 91 students |
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| Gender % |  |
| Total Classroom Teachers | 5 teachers |
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| Students by Grade |  |
School Comparison
| This School | (MI) School Average | |
| Student : Teacher Ratio | 18:1 | 19:1 |
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| American Indian | n/a | 1%
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| Asian | n/a | 3%
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| Hispanic | n/a | 7%
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| Black | n/a | 18%
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| White | n/a | 68%
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| Hawaiian | n/a | n/a |
| Diversity Score The chance that two students selected at random would be members of a different ethnic group. Scored from 0 to 1, a diversity score closer to 1 indicates a more diverse student body. |
0.52 | 0.27 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch Families meeting income eligibility guidelines may qualify for free and reduced price meals or free milk. These guidelines are used by schools, institutions, and facilities participating in the National School Lunch Program (and Commodity School Program), School Breakfast Program, Special Milk Program for Children, Child and Adult Care Food Program and Summer Food Service Program. |
17%
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41%
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District Comparison
| School District Name | Battle Creek School District | |
| Number of Schools Managed |
13 |
2 |
| Number of Students Managed | 4,689 | 760 |
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| Graduation Rate | 49% | 82% |
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| District Total Revenue | $69 MM | $10 MM |
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| District Spending | $68 MM | $10 MM |
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| District Revenue / Student | $14,024 | $12,839 |
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| District Spending / Student | $13,735 | $12,841 |
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| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
Source: 2012 (latest year available) NCES, MI Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
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The nearest high school is Lakeview High School (4.6 miles away)
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The nearest middle school is Springfield Middle School (2.6 miles away)
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The nearest elementary school is Lamora Park School (2.6 miles away)
Show me:
- School Location Miles Grades Students
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Battle CreekLamora Park SchoolGrades: PK-5 | 195 students
2.6 miles
65 Woodlawn Ave N
Battle Creek, MI 49037
(269)965-97252.6PK-5195 -
Battle CreekSpringfield Middle SchoolGrades: 6-8 | 541 students
2.6 miles
1023 Avenue A
Battle Creek, MI 49037
(269)965-96402.66-8541 -
Battle CreekValley View Elementary SchoolGrades: PK-5 | 460 students
2.7 miles
960 Avenue A
Battle Creek, MI 49037
(269)965-97602.7PK-5460 -
Battle CreekEndeavor Charter AcademyCharter School
Grades: PK-8 | 631 students
3.1 miles
380 Helmer Rd North
Battle Creek, MI 49037
(269)962-93003.1PK-8631 -
Battle CreekUrbandale SchoolGrades: PK-5 | 338 students
3.2 miles
123 Bedford Rd N
Battle Creek, MI 49037
(269)965-97353.2PK-5338
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