Accelerated Learning Academy vs. Academy West Alternative Education
Should I attend Accelerated Learning Academy or Academy West Alternative Education? Visitors of our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare the two schools' rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.
School Overview
School
Top Rankings
Accelerated Learning Academy ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Michigan for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Community Size
Academy West Alternative Education ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Michigan for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Overview
Serving 158 students in grades 7-12, Accelerated Learning Academy 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 ≤10% (which is lower than the Michigan state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is ≤10% (which is lower than the Michigan state average of 49%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is lower than the Michigan state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 88% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Michigan state average of 36% (majority Black).
Serving 572 students in grades Kindergarten-12, Academy West Alternative Education 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 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 6-9% (which is lower than the Michigan state average of 49%).
Minority enrollment is 79% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Michigan state average of 36% (majority Black).
School Type
Alternative
Alternative
Grades Offered
7-12
K-12
Total Students
158 students
572 students
% Male | % Female
64% | 36%
45% | 55%
Total Classroom Teachers
10 teachers
10 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
n/a
Test Scores
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤10%
≤5%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤10%
6-9%
Graduation Rate
20-29%
35-39%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Kindergarten Students
-
10
Grade 1 Students
-
11
Grade 2 Students
-
9
Grade 3 Students
-
10
Grade 4 Students
-
6
Grade 5 Students
-
15
Grade 6 Students
-
12
Grade 7 Students
-
9
Grade 8 Students
6
14
Grade 9 Students
69
154
Grade 10 Students
46
115
Grade 11 Students
23
130
Grade 12 Students
14
77
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
1%
n/a
% Asian
n/a
n/a
% Hispanic
n/a
6%
% Black
84%
65%
% White
12%
21%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
4%
7%
Diversity Score
0.28
0.53
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
96%
87%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
2%
