Wk Kellogg Preparatory High School

100 Van Buren St W
Battle Creek, MI 49017
2/
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Bottom 50%
Serving 162 students in grades 8-12, Wk Kellogg Preparatory 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 is ≤20% (which is lower than the Michigan state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is ≤20% (which is lower than the Michigan state average of 49%).
The student:teacher ratio of 23:1 is higher than the Michigan state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 75% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Michigan state average of 36% (majority Black).

Quick Stats (2024)

  • School Type: Alternative school
  • Grades: 8-12
  • Enrollment: 162 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 23:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 75%
  • : 10-14% (Btm 50% in MI)
  • : ≤20% (Top 1%)
  • : ≤20% (Top 1%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Wk Kellogg Preparatory High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Michigan for:

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School Overview

Wk Kellogg Preparatory High School's student population of 162 students has declined by 16% over five school years.
The teacher population of 7 teachers has declined by 22% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 8-12
Total Students
162 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
7 teachers
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School Rankings

The diversity score of Wk Kellogg Preparatory High School is 0.63, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.55. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
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State Level (MI)
(18-19)
≤20%
40%
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(18-19)
≤20%
49%
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Student : Teacher Ratio
23:1
17:1
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American Indian
n/a
1%
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Asian
n/a
3%
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Hispanic
11%
9%
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Black
54%
18%
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White
25%
64%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
10%
5%
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0.63
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10-14%
84%
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Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
72%
47%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
4%
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Source: 2021-2022 (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 40% MI state average), while ≤20% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% MI state average).
What is the graduation rate of Wk Kellogg Preparatory High School?
The graduation rate of Wk Kellogg Preparatory High School is 10-14%, which is lower than the Michigan state average of 84%.
How many students attend Wk Kellogg Preparatory High School?
162 students attend Wk Kellogg Preparatory High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
54% of Wk Kellogg Preparatory High School students are Black, 25% of students are White, 11% of students are Hispanic, and 10% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Wk Kellogg Preparatory High School?
Wk Kellogg Preparatory High School has a student ration of 23:1, which is higher than the Michigan state average of 17:1.
What grades does Wk Kellogg Preparatory High School offer ?
Wk Kellogg Preparatory High School offers enrollment in grades 8-12
What school district is Wk Kellogg Preparatory High School part of?
Wk Kellogg Preparatory High School is part of Battle Creek Public Schools School District.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • School Type: Alternative school
  • Grades: 8-12
  • Enrollment: 162 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 23:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 75%
  • : 10-14% (Btm 50%)
  • : ≤20% (Top 1%)
  • : ≤20% (Top 1%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education

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