Utica Learning Academy (Closed 2016)

Serving 94 students in grades 9-12, Utica Learning Academy ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Michigan for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was ≤20% (which was lower than the Michigan state average of 37%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was ≤20% (which was lower than the Michigan state average of 49%).
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 was lower than the Michigan state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment was 15% of the student body (majority Black), which was lower than the Michigan state average of 37% (majority Black).

School Overview

Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
94 students
Total Classroom Teachers
8 teachers

School Rankings

This School
State Level (MI)
(14-15)
≤20%
37%
(14-15)
≤20%
49%
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
2%
4%
Hispanic
3%
9%
Black
9%
18%
White
85%
63%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
0.27
(14-15)
20-29%
85%
Eligible for Free Lunch
38%
50%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
4%
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?
≤20% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 37% MI state average), while ≤20% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% MI state average).
What is the graduation rate of Utica Learning Academy?
The graduation rate of Utica Learning Academy is 20-29%, which is lower than the Michigan state average of 85%.
How many students attend Utica Learning Academy?
94 students attend Utica Learning Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
85% of Utica Learning Academy students are White, 9% of students are Black, 3% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Utica Learning Academy?
Utica Learning Academy has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the Michigan state average of 17:1.
What grades does Utica Learning Academy offer ?
Utica Learning Academy offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Utica Learning Academy part of?
Utica Learning Academy is part of Utica Community Schools School District.

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