Westwood Alternative Education High School (Closed 2023)

Serving 51 students in grades 9-12, Westwood Alternative Education High School 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 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 21-39% (which was lower than the Michigan state average of 50%).
The student:teacher ratio of 26:1 was higher than the Michigan state level of 17:1.

School Overview

Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
51 students
Total Classroom Teachers
2 teachers

School Rankings

This School
State Level (MI)
(15-16)
≤20%
38%
(15-16)
21-39%
50%
Student : Teacher Ratio
26:1
17:1
American Indian
(15-16)
1%
2%
Asian
(15-16)
n/a
3%
Hispanic
(15-16)
4%
7%
Black
(15-16)
59%
18%
White
(15-16)
34%
67%
Hawaiian
(15-16)
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
(15-16)
2%
3%
n/a
(15-16)
40-59%
85%
Eligible for Free Lunch
67%
50%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
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 38% MI state average), while 21-39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 50% MI state average).
What is the graduation rate of Westwood Alternative Education High School?
The graduation rate of Westwood Alternative Education High School is 40-59%, which is lower than the Michigan state average of 85%.
How many students attend Westwood Alternative Education High School?
51 students attend Westwood Alternative Education High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
59% of Westwood Alternative Education High School students are Black, 34% of students are White, 4% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Westwood Alternative Education High School?
Westwood Alternative Education High School has a student ration of 26:1, which is higher than the Michigan state average of 17:1.
What grades does Westwood Alternative Education High School offer ?
Westwood Alternative Education High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Westwood Alternative Education High School part of?
Westwood Alternative Education High School is part of Westwood Community School District.

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