Northwest Alternative High School vs. Columbia Alternative Education
Should I attend Northwest Alternative High School or Columbia 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
Northwest Alternative High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Michigan for:
Category
Attribute
Math Proficiency
Community Size
Student Attention
Columbia Alternative Education ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Michigan for:
Category
Attribute
Math Proficiency
Community Size
Overview
Serving 125 students in grades 7-12, Northwest Alternative High School 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 5:1 is lower than the Michigan state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 32% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Michigan state average of 36% (majority Black).
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).
School Type
Alternative
Alternative
Grades Offered
7-12
6-12
Total Students
125 students
91 students
% Male | % Female
49% | 51%
59% | 41%
Total Classroom Teachers
24 teachers
3 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
5:1
30:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#758 out of 2925 schools in MI
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
#758 out of 2925 schools in MI
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
<50%
<50%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
<50%
<50%
Graduation Rate
50-59%
21-39%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Grade 7 Students
-
2
Grade 8 Students
-
1
Grade 9 Students
31
10
Grade 10 Students
27
18
Grade 11 Students
27
20
Grade 12 Students
40
40
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
1%
n/a
% Asian
n/a
n/a
% Hispanic
9%
7%
% Black
6%
n/a
% White
68%
88%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
16%
5%
Diversity Score
0.51
0.22
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
66%
59%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
3%
