Oak Park Alternative Education Center (Closed 2023)

Serving 254 students in grades 9-12, Oak Park Alternative Education Center ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Michigan for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was ≤5% (which was lower than the Michigan state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was ≤5% (which was lower than the Michigan state average of 49%).

School Overview

School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
254 students

Showing 2013–2025. View full 14-year historical data

Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
1 teacher

School Rankings

This School
State Level (MI)
(18-19)
≤5%
40%
(18-19)
≤5%
49%
Black
97%
18%

Showing 2013–2025. View full 14-year historical data

Two or more races
3%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
100%
0.06
(20-21)
35-39%
84%
(20-21) ⚠ COVID-19 impacted
100%
21.3%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
79%
45%

Showing 2013–2025. View full 14-year historical data

Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
4%
School Statewide Testing
Source: 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?
≤5% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% MI state average), while ≤5% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% MI state average).
What is the graduation rate of Oak Park Alternative Education Center?
The graduation rate of Oak Park Alternative Education Center is 35-39%, which is lower than the Michigan state average of 84%.
How many students attend Oak Park Alternative Education Center?
254 students attend Oak Park Alternative Education Center.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
97% of Oak Park Alternative Education Center students are Black, and 3% of students are Two or more races.
What grades does Oak Park Alternative Education Center offer ?
Oak Park Alternative Education Center offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Oak Park Alternative Education Center part of?
Oak Park Alternative Education Center is part of Oak Park School District Of The City Of.

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