Trombly Alternative High School (Closed 2012)

Serving 171 students in grades 9-12, 
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was ≤20% (which was lower than the Michigan state average of 78%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was ≤20% (which was lower than the Michigan state average of 82%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 was lower than the Michigan state level of 17:1.

School Overview

Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
171 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
11 teachers
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Students by Grade
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School Rankings

Definition of Terms 2011-2012 School Year Data
This School
State Level (MI)
(09-10)
≤20%
78%
(09-10)
≤20%
82%
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
17:1
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American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
n/a
9%
Black
100%
18%
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White
n/a
64%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
5%
All Ethnic Groups
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0.00
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(10-11)
11-19%
81%
Eligible for Free Lunch
84%
47%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
4%
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School District Name
Detroit Public Schools Community School District
Source: 2011-2012 (latest school year available) 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?
≤20% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 78% MI state average), while ≤20% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 82% MI state average).
What is the graduation rate of Trombly Alternative High School?
The graduation rate of Trombly Alternative High School is 11-19%, which is lower than the Michigan state average of 81%.
How many students attend Trombly Alternative High School?
171 students attend Trombly Alternative High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
100% of Trombly Alternative High School students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Trombly Alternative High School?
Trombly Alternative High School has a student ration of 16:1, which is lower than the Michigan state average of 17:1.
What grades does Trombly Alternative High School offer ?
Trombly Alternative High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Trombly Alternative High School part of?
Trombly Alternative High School is part of Detroit Public Schools Community School District.

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