Columbia Alternative Education vs. Western High School
Should I attend Columbia Alternative Education or Western High School? 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
Columbia Alternative Education ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Michigan for:
Category
Attribute
Math Proficiency
Community Size
Western High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Michigan for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Graduation Rate
Overview
Serving 91 students in grades 6-12, Columbia Alternative Education ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Michigan for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is <50% (which is higher than the Michigan state average of 36%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is <50% (which is higher than the Michigan state average of 48%).
The student:teacher ratio of 30:1 is higher than the Michigan state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 12% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Michigan state average of 36% (majority Black).
Serving 855 students in grades 9-12, Western High School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Michigan for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 40-44% (which is higher than the Michigan state average of 36%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 65-69% (which is higher than the Michigan state average of 48%).
The student:teacher ratio of 19:1 is higher than the Michigan state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 14% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is lower than the Michigan state average of 36% (majority Black).
School Type
Alternative
n/a
Grades Offered
6-12
9-12
Total Students
91 students
855 students
% Male | % Female
59% | 41%
51% | 49%
Total Classroom Teachers
3 teachers
44 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
30:1
19:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#758 out of 2925 schools in MI
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
#519 out of 2925 schools in MI
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
<50%
40-44%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
<50%
65-69%
Graduation Rate
21-39%
≥95%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Grade 7 Students
2
-
Grade 8 Students
1
-
Grade 9 Students
10
254
Grade 10 Students
18
206
Grade 11 Students
20
196
Grade 12 Students
40
199
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
n/a
2%
% Hispanic
7%
4%
% Black
n/a
2%
% White
88%
86%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
5%
6%
Diversity Score
0.22
0.26
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
59%
24%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
4%
