Serving 46 students in grades 9-12, Pathfinders Alternative Ed ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Michigan for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is <50% (which is higher than the Michigan state average of 37%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is <50% (which is higher than the Michigan state average of 43%).
The student:teacher ratio of 46:1 is higher than the Michigan state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 54% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Michigan state average of 36% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- School Type: Alternative school
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 46 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 46:1
- Minority Enrollment: 54%
- Graduation Rate: 21-39% (Btm 50% in MI)
- Math Proficiency: <50% (Top 1%)
- Reading Proficiency: <50% (Top 1%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Pathfinders Alternative Ed ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Michigan for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Community Size
School Overview
Pathfinders Alternative Ed's student population of 46 students has declined by 31% over five school years.
The teacher population of 1 teachers has declined by 66% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
46 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
1 teacher
Students by Grade
School Rankings
The diversity score of Pathfinders Alternative Ed is 0.69, 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.
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(17-18)<50%
37%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(17-18)<50%
43%
Student : Teacher Ratio
46:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
19%
9%
Black
22%
18%
White
46%
64%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
13%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
21-39%
84%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
85%
47%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
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?
<50% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 37% MI state average), while <50% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 43% MI state average).
What is the graduation rate of Pathfinders Alternative Ed?
The graduation rate of Pathfinders Alternative Ed is 21-39%, which is lower than the Michigan state average of 84%.
How many students attend Pathfinders Alternative Ed?
46 students attend Pathfinders Alternative Ed.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
46% of Pathfinders Alternative Ed students are White, 22% of students are Black, 19% of students are Hispanic, and 13% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Pathfinders Alternative Ed?
Pathfinders Alternative Ed has a student ration of 46:1, which is higher than the Michigan state average of 17:1.
What grades does Pathfinders Alternative Ed offer ?
Pathfinders Alternative Ed offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Pathfinders Alternative Ed part of?
Pathfinders Alternative Ed is part of Dowagiac Union School District.
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