Thomas-gist Academy North (Closed 2010)

Thomas-gist Academy North served 191 students in grades 5-8.
The student:teacher ratio of 19:1 was higher than the Michigan state level of 18:1.
Minority enrollment was 98% of the student body (majority Black), which was higher than the Michigan state average of 34% (majority Black).

School Overview

School TypeCharter School
Grades OfferedGrades 5-8
Total Students191 students
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Total Classroom Teachers10 teachers
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Students by Grade This chart display the students of Thomas-gist Academy North by grade.

School Comparison

Definition of Terms 2009-2010 School Year DataThis SchoolState Level (MI)
Student : Teacher Ratio19:118:1
This chart display the student teacher ratio of Thomas-gist Academy North and the public school average student teacher ratio of Michigan by year, with the latest 2008-09 school year data.
American Indian		n/a
1%
This chart display the percentage of American Indian students in Thomas-gist Academy North and percentage of American Indian public school students in Michigan by year, with the latest 2006-07 school year data.
Asian		n/a
3%
This chart display the percentage of Asian students in Thomas-gist Academy North and the percentage of Asian public school students in Michigan by year, with the latest 2000-01 school year data.
Hispanic
n/a
8%
Black
98%
18%
This chart display the percentage of Black students in Thomas-gist Academy North and the percentage of Black public school students in Michigan by year, with the latest 2008-09 school year data.
White
2%
66%
This chart display the percentage of White students in Thomas-gist Academy North and the percentage of White public school students in Michigan by year, with the latest 2008-09 school year data.
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
4%
All Ethnic Groups This chart display the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in Thomas-gist Academy North. This chart display the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in MI.
Diversity Score
0.040.52
This chart display the diversity score of Thomas-gist Academy North and the public school average diversity score of Michigan by year, with the latest 2008-09 school year data.
Eligible for Free Lunch
75%
45%
This chart display the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Thomas-gist Academy North and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Michigan by year, with the latest 2008-09 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
10%
5%
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 Statewide TestingView Education Department Test Scores
School District NameThomas-Gist Academy School District
Source: 2009-2010 (latest school year available) NCES, MI Dept. of Education

Nearby Public Schools

The nearest high school, middle school and elementary school to Thomas-gist Academy North is American International Academy Middlehigh (0.9 miles away)
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  • School (Math and Reading Proficiency) Location Miles Grades Students
  • Inkster American International Academy Middlehigh Charter School
    Math: ≤5% | Reading: 6-9%
    Rank
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    2/
    10
    Bottom 50%
     Grades: 6-12 | 217 students
    0.9 miles
    27100 Avondale
    Inkster, MI 48141
    (734) 713-5525     0.9 6-12 217
  • Inkster David Hicks School Math: 10-14% | Reading: 6-9%
    Rank
    : 
    2/
    10
    Bottom 50%
     Grades: K-4 | 388 students
    0.9 miles
    100 Helen St
    Inkster, MI 48141
    (734) 419-2660     0.9 K-4 388
  • Westland Eugene B Elliott Elementary School Math: 20-24% | Reading: 20-24%
    Rank
    : 
    4/
    10
    Bottom 50%
     Grades: K-4 | 351 students
    1.0 miles
    30800 Bennington St
    Westland, MI 48186
    (734) 419-2610     1 K-4 351
  • Inkster Inkster Preparatory Academy Charter School
    Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%
    Rank
    : 
    4/
    10
    Bottom 50%
    (1)
     Grades: K-4 | 172 students
    1.0 miles
    27355 Woodsfield Street
    Inkster, MI 48141
    (248) 978-8505     1 K-4 172
  • Westland Walter P Reuther Psychiatric Hospital Special Education School
     Grades: Inquire with school
    1.0 miles
    30901 Palmer Rd
    Westland, MI 48186
    (734) 367-8527     1 Inquire with school n/a
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