Phoenix Alternative School
Tel:
(810) 387-3231
Phoenix Alternative School serves 19 students in grades 6-12.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is <50% (which is higher than the Michigan state average of 39%) for the 2016-17 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is <50% (which is higher than the Michigan state average of 49%) for the 2016-17 school year.
Minority enrollment is 11% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Michigan state average of 34% (majority Black).
Top Placements
Phoenix Alternative School places among the top 20% of public schools in Michigan for:
- Category Attribute
- Percent Eligible For Free Lunch Largest percent of students eligible for free lunch (Top 1%)
- Community Size Largest student body (number of students) (Top 5%)
School Overview
Phoenix Alternative School's student population of 19 students has grown by 58% over five school years.
| School Type | Alternative school |
| Grades Offered | Grades 6-12 |
| Total Students | 19 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers (15-16) | 1 teachers |
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School Comparison
The diversity score of Phoenix Alternative School is 0.20, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.52. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School | State Level (MI) |
Math Test Scores (% Proficient) (16-17) | <50% | 39% |
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) (16-17) | <50% | 49% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | n/a | 18:1 |
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| American Indian | n/a | 1% |
| Asian | n/a | 3% |
| Hispanic | 11% | 8% |
| Black | n/a | 18% |
| White | 89% | 66% |
| Hawaiian | n/a | n/a |
| Two or more races | n/a | 4% |
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Diversity Score | 0.20 | 0.52 |
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Graduation Rate (15-16) | <50% | 85% |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 84% | 45% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch (13-14) | 22% | 6% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Yale School District | |
Source: 2017-2018 (latest school year available) NCES, MI Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
The nearest high school to Phoenix Alternative School is Yale Senior High School (0.0 miles away)
The nearest middle school is Yale Junior High School (0.1 miles away)
The nearest elementary school is Yale Elementary School (0.1 miles away)
Show me:
- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Yale Yale Senior High School Grades: 9-12 | 635 students
0.0 miles
247 School Dr
Yale, MI 48097
(810) 387-3231 0.0 9-12 635 - Yale Yale Elementary School Grades: PK-5 | 320 students
0.1 miles
200 School Dr
Yale, MI 48097
(810) 387-3231 0.1 PK-5 320 - Yale Yale Junior High School Grades: 6-8 | 449 students
0.1 miles
198 School Dr
Yale, MI 48097
(810) 387-3231 0.1 6-8 449 - Avoca Avoca Elementary School Grades: PK-5 | 267 students
7.5 miles
8751 Willow St
Avoca, MI 48006
(810) 324-2660 7.5 PK-5 267 - Peck Peck Community Elementary School Grades: PK-6 | 166 students
9.1 miles
222 East Lapeer St
Peck, MI 48466
(810) 378-5200 9.1 PK-6 166
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