Serving 49 students in grades 6-12, Pathfinders Alternative Education 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 35%). 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 25:1 is higher than the Michigan state level of 16:1.
Minority enrollment is 43% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is higher than the Michigan state average of 37% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- School Type: Alternative school
- Grades: 6-12
- Enrollment: 49 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 25:1
- Minority Enrollment: 43%
- Graduation Rate: ≤10% (Btm 50% in MI)
- Math Proficiency: <50% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: <50% (Top 1%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Pathfinders Alternative Education ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Michigan for:
Category
Attribute
Math Proficiency
School Overview
Pathfinders Alternative Education's student population of 49 students has declined by 30% over five school years.
The teacher population of 2 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 6-12
(Primarily virtual)
(Primarily virtual)
Total Students
49 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
2 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Motto
Enter to Learn, Leave to Serve
School Rankings
The diversity score of Pathfinders Alternative Education is 0.62, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.57. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
<50%
35%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(17-18)<50%
43%
Student-Teacher Ratio
25:1
16:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
12%
9%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 35-year historical data available below ↓
Black
12%
18%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
White
57%
63%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
19%
5%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Graduation Rate
≤10%
81.8%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)8.2%
33.3%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
76%
45%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
4%
Showing 2012–2025. Full 26-year historical data available below ↓
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 35% 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 Education?
The graduation rate of Pathfinders Alternative Education is 10%, which is lower than the Michigan state average of 81.8%.
How many students attend Pathfinders Alternative Education?
49 students attend Pathfinders Alternative Education.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
57% of Pathfinders Alternative Education students are White, 19% of students are Two or more races, 12% of students are Hispanic, and 12% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Pathfinders Alternative Education?
Pathfinders Alternative Education has a student ration of 25:1, which is higher than the Michigan state average of 16:1.
What grades does Pathfinders Alternative Education offer ?
Pathfinders Alternative Education offers enrollment in grades 6-12 (Primarily virtual).
What school district is Pathfinders Alternative Education part of?
Pathfinders Alternative Education is part of Dowagiac Union School District.
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