Serving 205 students in grades 6-12, Alternative Educational Academy Of Iosco County 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 ≤10% (which is lower than the Michigan state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 20-29% (which is lower than the Michigan state average of 45%).
The student:teacher ratio of 34:1 is higher than the Michigan state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 8% of the student body (majority Hispanic and American Indian), which is lower than the Michigan state average of 36% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Alternative school / Magnet School / Charter School
- Grades: 6-12
- Enrollment: 205 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 34:1
- Minority Enrollment: 8%
- Graduation Rate: 20-29% (Btm 50% in MI)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: ≤10% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 20-29% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 21-39% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Alternative Educational Academy Of Iosco County ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Michigan for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
School Overview
Alternative Educational Academy Of Iosco County's student population of 205 students has grown by 32% over five school years.
The teacher population of 6 teachers has grown by 20% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 6-12
Total Students
205 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
6 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Alternative Educational Academy Of Iosco County 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 Alternative Educational Academy Of Iosco County is 0.15, 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
#2621 out of 3069 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤10%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-29%
45%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
21-39%
38%
Student : Teacher Ratio
34:1
17:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
1%
9%
Black
n/a
18%
White
92%
64%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
6%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
20-29%
81%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
85%
49%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Alternative Educational Academy Of Iosco County's ranking?
Alternative Educational Academy Of Iosco County is ranked #2621 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?
≤10% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% MI state average), while 20-29% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% MI state average).
What is the graduation rate of Alternative Educational Academy Of Iosco County?
The graduation rate of Alternative Educational Academy Of Iosco County is 20-29%, which is lower than the Michigan state average of 81%.
How many students attend Alternative Educational Academy Of Iosco County?
205 students attend Alternative Educational Academy Of Iosco County.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
92% of Alternative Educational Academy Of Iosco County students are White, 6% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Alternative Educational Academy Of Iosco County?
Alternative Educational Academy Of Iosco County has a student ration of 34:1, which is higher than the Michigan state average of 17:1.
What grades does Alternative Educational Academy Of Iosco County offer ?
Alternative Educational Academy Of Iosco County offers enrollment in grades 6-12
What school district is Alternative Educational Academy Of Iosco County part of?
Alternative Educational Academy Of Iosco County is part of Alternative Educational Academy Of Iosco County School District.
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