Ser Metro Youthbuild Learning Academy serves 119 students in grades 9-12.
Minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Michigan state average of 37% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- School Type: Alternative school / Charter School
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 119 students
- Minority Enrollment: 99%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education
School Overview
Ser Metro Youthbuild Learning Academy's student population of 119 students has grown by 16% over five school years.
The teacher population of 1 teachers has declined by 80% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
119 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
1 teacher
School Rankings
The diversity score of Ser Metro Youthbuild Learning Academy is 0.39, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.56. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Student : Teacher Ratio
n/a
17:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
4%
Hispanic
20%
9%
Black
76%
18%
White
1%
63%
Hawaiian
3%
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
78%
50%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
How many students attend Ser Metro Youthbuild Learning Academy?
119 students attend Ser Metro Youthbuild Learning Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
76% of Ser Metro Youthbuild Learning Academy students are Black, 20% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Hawaiian, and 1% of students are White.
What grades does Ser Metro Youthbuild Learning Academy offer ?
Ser Metro Youthbuild Learning Academy offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Ser Metro Youthbuild Learning Academy part of?
Ser Metro Youthbuild Learning Academy is part of Ser Youthbuild Learning Academy School District.
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