Michigan Youth Challenge Academy
Tel:
(269) 781-1250
- Michigan Youth Challenge Academy serves 124 students in grades 10.
- The student:teacher ratio of 25:1 is higher than the Michigan state level of 18:1.
Top Placements
Michigan Youth Challenge Academy places among the top 20% of public schools in Michigan for:
- Category Attribute
- Diversity Most diverse schools (Top 20%)
- Community Size Largest student body (number of students) (Top 20%)
School Overview
| School Type | Alternative school |
| Grades Offered | Grades 10 |
| Total Students | 124 students |
| Gender % |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 5 teachers |
School Comparison
- The diversity score of Michigan Youth Challenge Academy is 0.54, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.52. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 1985-1986 School Year Data | This School | State Level (MI) |
| Student : Teacher Ratio | 25:1 | 18:1 |
| Diversity Score | 0.54 | 0.52 |
| Eligible for Free Lunch | 37% | 45% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 1% | 5% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Marshall School District | |
Source: 1985-1986 (latest school year available) NCES, MI Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
- The nearest high school to Michigan Youth Challenge Academy is Battle Creek Mathsci Center (3.8 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: PK-2 | 219 students
2.6 miles
65 Woodlawn Ave N
Battle Creek, MI 49037
(269) 965-9725 2.6 PK-2 219 - Battle Creek Springfield Middle School Grades: 6-8 | 479 students
2.6 miles
1023 Avenue A
Battle Creek, MI 49037
(269) 965-9640 2.6 6-8 479 - Battle Creek Valley View Elementary School Grades: PK-5 | 560 students
2.7 miles
960 Avenue A
Battle Creek, MI 49037
(269) 965-9760 2.7 PK-5 560 - Battle Creek Endeavor Charter Academy Charter School
Grades: K-8 | 652 students
3.1 miles
380 Helmer Rd N
Battle Creek, MI 49037
(269) 962-9300 3.1 K-8 652 - Augusta Augusta Academy Charter School
Grades: K-6 | 13 students
3.4 miles
600 West Michigan
Augusta, MI 49012
(269) 731-5454 3.4 K-6 13
School Reviews
| 5 hi ive been to Hoosier youth challenge acadamy would i be able to join this school because i want to get into the military. - Posted by Student/Alumni - sk8er |
| 5 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. - Posted by Parent - morai |
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