Serving 15 students in grades 5-12, Second Chance Academy 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 was <50% (which was higher than the Michigan state average of 37%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was <50% (which was higher than the Michigan state average of 49%).
Minority enrollment was 7% of the student body (majority American Indian), which was lower than the Michigan state average of 37% (majority Black).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades 5-12
Total Students
15 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers (15-16)
1 teacher
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(14-15)<50%
37%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(14-15)<50%
49%
Student-Teacher Ratio
n/a
17:1
American Indian
7%
1%
Asian
n/a
4%
Hispanic
n/a
9%
Black
n/a
18%
White
93%
63%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
(13-14)<50%
84%
Eligible for Free Lunch
40%
50%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
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 37% MI state average), while <50% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% MI state average).
What is the graduation rate of Second Chance Academy?
The graduation rate of Second Chance Academy is 50%, which is lower than the Michigan state average of 84%.
How many students attend Second Chance Academy?
15 students attend Second Chance Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
93% of Second Chance Academy students are White, and 7% of students are American Indian.
What grades does Second Chance Academy offer ?
Second Chance Academy offers enrollment in grades 5-12
What school district is Second Chance Academy part of?
Second Chance Academy is part of Houghton Lake Community Schools School District.
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