Allen Academy (Closed 2023)

Serving 898 students in grades Prekindergarten-12, Allen 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 was 3% (which was lower than the Michigan state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 8% (which was lower than the Michigan state average of 50%).
The student:teacher ratio of 23:1 was higher than the Michigan state level of 17:1.

School Overview

Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-12
Total Students
898 students
This chart displays total students of Allen Academy by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Total Classroom Teachers
39 teachers
This chart displays the total teachers of Allen Academy by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Students by Grade
This chart displays the students of Allen Academy by grade.

School Rankings

This School
State Level (MI)
(15-16)
3%
38%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Allen Academy and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Michigan by year, with the latest 2015-16 school year data.
(15-16)
8%
50%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Allen Academy and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Michigan by year, with the latest 2015-16 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
23:1
17:1
This chart displays the student teacher ratio of Allen Academy and the public school average student teacher ratio of Michigan by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
American Indian
(15-16)
n/a
2%
Asian
(15-16)
n/a
3%
Hispanic
(15-16)
n/a
7%
Black
(15-16)
100%
18%
This chart displays the percentage of Black students in Allen Academy and the percentage of Black public school students in Michigan by year, with the latest 2015-16 school year data.
White
(15-16)
n/a
67%
Hawaiian
(15-16)
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
(15-16)
n/a
3%
n/a
(15-16)
80-89%
85%
This chart displays graduation rate of Allen Academy and public school graduation rate of Michigan by year, with the latest 2015-16 school year data.
Eligible for Free Lunch
91%
50%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Allen Academy and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Michigan by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (12-13)
1%
6%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Allen Academy and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Michigan by year, with the latest 2012-13 school year data.
School District Name
Allen Academy School District
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?
3% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 38% MI state average), while 8% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 50% MI state average).
What is the graduation rate of Allen Academy?
The graduation rate of Allen Academy is 80-89%, which is lower than the Michigan state average of 85%.
How many students attend Allen Academy?
898 students attend Allen Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
100% of Allen Academy students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Allen Academy?
Allen Academy has a student ration of 23:1, which is higher than the Michigan state average of 17:1.
What grades does Allen Academy offer ?
Allen Academy offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-12
What school district is Allen Academy part of?
Allen Academy is part of Allen Academy School District.

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