Serving 157 students in grades Kindergarten-12, Advantage Alternative Program 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 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is ≤20% (which is lower than the Michigan state average of 45%).
The student:teacher ratio of 20:1 is higher than the Michigan state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 74% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Michigan state average of 36% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Alternative school / Magnet School
- Grades: Kindergarten-12
- Enrollment: 157 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 20:1
- Minority Enrollment: 74%
- Graduation Rate: 11-19% (Btm 50% in MI)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: ≤20% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: ≤20% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: ≤20% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Advantage Alternative Program ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Michigan for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Community Size
School Overview
Advantage Alternative Program's student population of 157 students has grown by 9% over five school years.
The teacher population of 8 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-12
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
157 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
8 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Advantage Alternative Program ranks within the bottom 50% of all 3,069 schools in Michigan (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Advantage Alternative Program is 0.46, 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.
Overall Testing Rank
#2419 out of 3069 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤20%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤20%
45%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤20%
38%
Student : Teacher Ratio
20:1
17:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
3%
9%
Black
69%
18%
White
26%
64%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
11-19%
81%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
83%
49%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Advantage Alternative Program's ranking?
Advantage Alternative Program is ranked #2419 out of 3,069 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Michigan.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤20% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% MI state average), while ≤20% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% MI state average).
What is the graduation rate of Advantage Alternative Program?
The graduation rate of Advantage Alternative Program is 11-19%, which is lower than the Michigan state average of 81%.
How many students attend Advantage Alternative Program?
157 students attend Advantage Alternative Program.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
69% of Advantage Alternative Program students are Black, 26% of students are White, 3% of students are Hispanic, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Advantage Alternative Program?
Advantage Alternative Program has a student ration of 20:1, which is higher than the Michigan state average of 17:1.
What grades does Advantage Alternative Program offer ?
Advantage Alternative Program offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-12 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Advantage Alternative Program part of?
Advantage Alternative Program is part of Hazel Park School District Of The City Of.
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