Pathways Academy is a charter school in Detroit, Michigan for students who are pregnant or new mothers. It is operated by Innovative Educational Programs, a company based in Basking Ridge, New Jersey.
Serving 140 students in grades 7-12, Pathways Academy ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Michigan for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is <50% (which is higher than the Michigan state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is <50% (which is higher than the Michigan state average of 49%).
The student-teacher ratio of 28:1 is higher than the Michigan state level of 16:1.
Minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Michigan state average of 37% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- School Type: Alternative school / Charter School
- Grades: 7-12
- Enrollment: 140 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 28:1
- Minority Enrollment: 99%
- Graduation Rate: 20-29% (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
School Overview
Pathways Academy's student population of 140 students has grown by 40% over five school years.
The teacher population of 5 teachers has grown by 25% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 7-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
140 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 11-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
5 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 11-year historical data available below ↓
Year Founded
2014
School Calendar
School Motto
Your Pathway to Success Starts Now.
School Rankings
The diversity score of Pathways Academy is 0.06, which is less 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)
(18-19)<50%
40%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)<50%
49%
Student-Teacher Ratio
28:1
16:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Hispanic
1%
9%
Black
97%
18%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 11-year historical data available below ↓
White
1%
63%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
20-29%
81.8%
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)78.6%
33.3%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
89%
45%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 11-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
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 40% MI state average), while <50% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% MI state average).
What is the graduation rate of Pathways Academy?
The graduation rate of Pathways Academy is 20-29%, which is lower than the Michigan state average of 81.8%.
How many students attend Pathways Academy?
140 students attend Pathways Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
97% of Pathways Academy students are Black, 1% of students are American Indian, 1% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are White.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Pathways Academy?
Pathways Academy has a student ration of 28:1, which is higher than the Michigan state average of 16:1.
What grades does Pathways Academy offer ?
Pathways Academy offers enrollment in grades 7-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Pathways Academy part of?
Pathways Academy is part of Pathways Academy School District.
In what neighborhood is Pathways Academy located?
Pathways Academy is located in the Marina District neighborhood of Detroit, MI.
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