Serving 74 students in grades 9-12, Dk 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 is ≤20% (which is lower than the Michigan state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 21-39% (which is lower than the Michigan state average of 49%).
Minority enrollment is 9% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Michigan state average of 36% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2024)
- School Type: Alternative school
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 74 students
- Minority Enrollment: 9%
- Graduation Rate: 60-79% (Btm 50% in MI)
- Math Proficiency: ≤20% (Top 1%)
- Reading Proficiency: 21-39% (Top 1%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Dk Academy ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Michigan for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
School Overview
Dk Academy's student population of 74 students has grown by 25% over five school years.
The teacher population of 1 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
74 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
1 teacher
Students by Grade
School Rankings
The diversity score of Dk Academy is 0.17, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.55. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)≤20%
40%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)21-39%
49%
Student : Teacher Ratio
n/a
17:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
4%
9%
Black
1%
18%
White
91%
64%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
60-79%
84%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
54%
47%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
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 40% MI state average), while 21-39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% MI state average).
What is the graduation rate of Dk Academy?
The graduation rate of Dk Academy is 60-79%, which is lower than the Michigan state average of 84%.
How many students attend Dk Academy?
74 students attend Dk Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
91% of Dk Academy students are White, 4% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Black.
What grades does Dk Academy offer ?
Dk Academy offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Dk Academy part of?
Dk Academy is part of Delton Kellogg Schools School District.
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