Serving 9 students in grades 7-12, Beal City Alternative Education Program High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Michigan for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was <50% (which was higher than the Michigan state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was <50% (which was lower than the Michigan state average of 67%).
The student:teacher ratio of 5:1 was lower than the Michigan state level of 17:1.
School Overview
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 7-12
Total Students
9 students
Total Classroom Teachers
2 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(13-14)<50%
41%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(13-14)<50%
67%
Student : Teacher Ratio
5:1
17:1
American Indian
(15-16)11%
2%
Asian
(15-16)n/a
3%
Hispanic
(15-16)n/a
7%
Black
(15-16)n/a
18%
White
(15-16)78%
67%
Hawaiian
(15-16)n/a
n/a
Two or more races
(15-16)11%
3%
Graduation Rate
(14-15)<50%
85%
Eligible for Free Lunch
44%
49%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (12-13)
3%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
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?
<50% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 41% MI state average), while <50% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 67% MI state average).
What is the graduation rate of Beal City Alternative Education Program High School?
The graduation rate of Beal City Alternative Education Program High School is 50%, which is lower than the Michigan state average of 85%.
How many students attend Beal City Alternative Education Program High School?
9 students attend Beal City Alternative Education Program High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
78% of Beal City Alternative Education Program High School students are White, 11% of students are American Indian, and 11% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Beal City Alternative Education Program High School?
Beal City Alternative Education Program High School has a student ration of 5:1, which is lower than the Michigan state average of 17:1.
What grades does Beal City Alternative Education Program High School offer ?
Beal City Alternative Education Program High School offers enrollment in grades 7-12
What school district is Beal City Alternative Education Program High School part of?
Beal City Alternative Education Program High School is part of Beal City Public Schools School District.
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