Phoenix Alternative School

247 School Dr
Yale, MI 48097
: 
7/
10
Top 50%
Serving 6 students in grades 6-12, Phoenix Alternative School 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 35%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is <50% (which is higher than the Michigan state average of 49%).
Minority enrollment is 17% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Michigan state average of 37% (majority Black and Hispanic).

Quick Facts (26-27)

  • School Type: Alternative school
  • Grades: 6-12
  • Enrollment: 6 students
  • Minority Enrollment: 17%
  • : ≥50% (Top 1% in MI)
  • : <50% (Top 20%)
  • : <50% (Top 1%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Phoenix Alternative School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Michigan for:

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Attribute

School Overview

Phoenix Alternative School's student population of 6 students has declined by 62% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 6-12
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
6 students
Total Classroom Teachers (23-24)
1 teacher

School Rankings

The diversity score of Phoenix Alternative School is 0.29, 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.
This School
State Level (MI)
<50%
35%
(16-17)
<50%
49%
Hispanic
17%
9%
White
83%
63%
All Ethnic Groups
17%
0.29
(21-22)
≥50%
81%
(22-23)
100%
33.3%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
45%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (22-23)
13%
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 35% MI state average), while <50% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% MI state average).
What is the graduation rate of Phoenix Alternative School?
The graduation rate of Phoenix Alternative School is 50%, which is lower than the Michigan state average of 81%.
How many students attend Phoenix Alternative School?
6 students attend Phoenix Alternative School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
83% of Phoenix Alternative School students are White, and 17% of students are Hispanic.
What grades does Phoenix Alternative School offer ?
Phoenix Alternative School offers enrollment in grades 6-12 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Phoenix Alternative School part of?
Phoenix Alternative School is part of Yale School District.

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Quick Facts (26-27)

  • School Type: Alternative school
  • Grades: 6-12
  • Enrollment: 6 students
  • Minority Enrollment: 17%
  • : ≥50% (Top 1%)
  • : <50% (Top 20%)
  • : <50% (Top 1%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education

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