Serving 371 students in grades 6-12, Alcona Community 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 15-19% (which is lower than the Michigan state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40-44% (which is lower than the Michigan state average of 45%).
The student:teacher ratio of 7:1 is lower than the Michigan state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 6% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Michigan state average of 36% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: 6-12
- Enrollment: 371 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 7:1
- Minority Enrollment: 6%
- Graduation Rate: 80-89% (Top 50% in MI)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 15-19% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 40-44% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 30-34% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Alcona Community High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Michigan for:
Category
Attribute
Student Attention
School Overview
Alcona Community High School's student population of 371 students has declined by 7% over five school years.
The teacher population of 52 teachers has grown by 160% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 6-12
Total Students
371 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
52 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Alcona Community High School 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 Alcona Community High School is 0.12, 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
#2031 out of 3069 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
15-19%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
45%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
38%
Student : Teacher Ratio
7:1
17:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
2%
9%
Black
n/a
18%
White
94%
64%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
80-89%
81%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
57%
49%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Alcona Community High School's ranking?
Alcona Community High School is ranked #2031 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?
15-19% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% MI state average), while 40-44% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% MI state average).
What is the graduation rate of Alcona Community High School?
The graduation rate of Alcona Community High School is 80-89%, which is lower than the Michigan state average of 81%.
How many students attend Alcona Community High School?
371 students attend Alcona Community High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
94% of Alcona Community High School students are White, 3% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Alcona Community High School?
Alcona Community High School has a student ration of 7:1, which is lower than the Michigan state average of 17:1.
What grades does Alcona Community High School offer ?
Alcona Community High School offers enrollment in grades 6-12
What school district is Alcona Community High School part of?
Alcona Community High School is part of Alcona Community Schools School District.
School Reviews
2 9/12/2012
The class rooms are over-crowded and there are not enough text books for the students but somehow the administrators manage to find enough money in the budget to give themselves a raise every year. The buses are filled to capacity and some students have an hour & a half ride to school every day. There is no band program and no busing available for sports even though parents are required to pay a large fee for each sport their student plays
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