Serving 219 students in grades 9-12, Phoenix Alternative High School 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 is ≤5% (which is lower 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 45%).
The student-teacher ratio of 16:1 is equal to the Michigan state level of 16:1.
Minority enrollment is 75% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Michigan state average of 37% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (2026)
- School Type: Alternative school
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 219 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 75%
- Graduation Rate: 40-44% (Btm 50% in MI)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: ≤5% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: <50% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education
School Overview
Phoenix Alternative High School's student population of 219 students has grown by 45% over five school years.
The teacher population of 14 teachers has grown by 55% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
219 students
Total Classroom Teachers
14 teachers
School Rankings
Phoenix Alternative High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 3,025 schools in Michigan (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Phoenix Alternative High School is 0.66, 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.
Overall Testing Rank
#2106 out of 3025 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤5%
35%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
<50%
45%
Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
16:1
American Indian
2%
1%
Asian
3%
4%
Hispanic
10%
9%
Black
51%
18%
White
25%
63%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
9%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
40-44%
81%
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)100%
33.3%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
75%
45%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education
School Notes
- School Mascot: Phoenix
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Phoenix Alternative High School's ranking?
Phoenix Alternative High School is ranked #2106 out of 3,025 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Michigan.
What schools are Phoenix Alternative High School often compared to?
Phoenix Alternative High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Loy Norrix High School, Kalamazoo Central High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤5% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 35% MI state average), while <50% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% MI state average).
What is the graduation rate of Phoenix Alternative High School?
The graduation rate of Phoenix Alternative High School is 40-44%, which is lower than the Michigan state average of 81%.
How many students attend Phoenix Alternative High School?
219 students attend Phoenix Alternative High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
51% of Phoenix Alternative High School students are Black, 25% of students are White, 10% of students are Hispanic, 9% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Asian, and 2% of students are American Indian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Phoenix Alternative High School?
Phoenix Alternative High School has a student ration of 16:1, which is equal to the Michigan state average of 16:1.
What grades does Phoenix Alternative High School offer ?
Phoenix Alternative High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Phoenix Alternative High School part of?
Phoenix Alternative High School is part of Kalamazoo School District.
In what neighborhood is Phoenix Alternative High School located?
Phoenix Alternative High School is located in the Vine neighborhood of Kalamazoo, MI. There are 4 other public schools located in Vine.
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