Michigan Youth Challenge Academy (Closed 2012)
- Michigan Youth Challenge Academy served 91 students in grades 9-12.
- The student:teacher ratio of 18:1 was equal to the Michigan state level of 18:1.
- Minority enrollment was 34% of the student body (majority Black), which was equal to the Michigan state average of 34%.
School Overview
| School Type | Alternative school |
| Grades Offered | Grades 9-12 |
| Total Students | 91 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 5 teachers |
 | |
| Students by Grade |  |
School Comparison
| Definition of Terms 2011-2012 School Year Data | This School | State Level (MI) |
| Overall School Rank | -- | |
| Student : Teacher Ratio | 18:1 | 18:1 |
 | ||
| American Indian | n/a | 1% |
| Asian | n/a | 3% |
| Hispanic | 9% | 8% |
| Black | 21% | 18% |
| White | 66% | 66% |
| Two or more races | 4% | 4% |
| All Ethnic Groups |  |  |
| Diversity Score | 0.52 | 0.28 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 17% | 40% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Battle Creek Public s School District | |
Source: 2011-2012 (latest school year available) NCES, MI Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
- The nearest high school to Michigan Youth Challenge Academy is Springfield Middle School (2.6 miles away)
- The nearest middle school is Springfield Middle School (2.6 miles away)
- The nearest elementary school is Lamora Park School (2.6 miles away)
Show me:
- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Battle Creek Lamora Park School Grades: K-2 | 238 students
2.6 miles
65 Woodlawn Ave N
Battle Creek, MI 49037
(269)965-9725 2.6 K-2 238 - Battle Creek Springfield Middle School Grades: 6-12 | 503 students
2.6 miles
1023 Avenue A
Battle Creek, MI 49037
(269)965-9640 2.6 6-12 503 - Battle Creek Valley View Elementary School Grades: K-5 | 552 students
2.7 miles
960 Avenue A
Battle Creek, MI 49037
(269)965-9760 2.7 K-5 552 - Battle Creek Endeavor Charter Academy Charter School
Grades: K-8 | 659 students
3.1 miles
380 Helmer Rd N
Battle Creek, MI 49037
(269)962-9300 3.1 K-8 659 - Augusta Augusta Academy Charter School
Grades: K-6 | 17 students
3.4 miles
600 West Michigan
Augusta, MI 49012
(269)731-5454 3.4 K-6 17
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