Thomas-gist Academy North (Closed 2010)

Thomas-gist Academy North serves 191 students in grades 5-8. 
The student:teacher ratio of 19:1 was higher than the Michigan state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment was 98% of the student body (majority Black), which was higher than the Michigan state average of 36% (majority Black).

School Overview

School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 5-8
Total Students
191 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
10 teachers
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Students by Grade
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School Rankings

This School
State Level (MI)
Student : Teacher Ratio
19:1
17:1
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American Indian
n/a
1%
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Asian
n/a
3%
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Hispanic
n/a
9%
Black
98%
18%
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White
2%
64%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
5%
All Ethnic Groups
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0.04
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Eligible for Free Lunch
75%
47%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
10%
4%
This chart display the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Thomas-gist Academy North and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Michigan by year, with the latest 2008-09 school year data.
School District Name
Thomas-Gist Academy School District
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

How many students attend Thomas-gist Academy North?
191 students attend Thomas-gist Academy North.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
98% of Thomas-gist Academy North students are Black, and 2% of students are White.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Thomas-gist Academy North?
Thomas-gist Academy North has a student ration of 19:1, which is higher than the Michigan state average of 17:1.
What grades does Thomas-gist Academy North offer ?
Thomas-gist Academy North offers enrollment in grades 5-8
What school district is Thomas-gist Academy North part of?
Thomas-gist Academy North is part of Thomas-Gist Academy School District.

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