Serving 363 students in grades 9-12, Asher 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 ≤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 30:1 is higher than the Michigan state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 30% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Michigan state average of 37% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
- School Type: Alternative school
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 363 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 30:1
- Minority Enrollment: 30%
- Graduation Rate: 30-34% (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
School Overview
Asher School's student population of 363 students has grown by 190% over five school years.
The teacher population of 12 teachers has grown by 50% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
363 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
12 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Asher 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 Asher School is 0.48, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.56. 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
30:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
1%
4%
Hispanic
13%
9%
Black
15%
18%
White
70%
63%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
30-34%
81%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
73%
50%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is Asher School's ranking?
Asher School is ranked #2419 out of 3,069 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Michigan.
What schools are Asher School often compared to?
Asher Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Allen Park High School, Belleville High School by visitors of our site.
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 Asher School?
The graduation rate of Asher School is 30-34%, which is lower than the Michigan state average of 81%.
How many students attend Asher School?
363 students attend Asher School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
70% of Asher School students are White, 15% of students are Black, 13% of students are Hispanic, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Asher School?
Asher School has a student ration of 30:1, which is higher than the Michigan state average of 17:1.
What grades does Asher School offer ?
Asher School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Asher School part of?
Asher School is part of Southgate Community School District.
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