Bethune Academy (Closed 2005)

Bethune Academy serves 22 students in grades Prekindergarten-5. 

School Overview

Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
22 students
This chart displays total students of Bethune Academy by year, with the latest 2002-03 school year data.
Total Classroom Teachers
2 teachers
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Students by Grade
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School Rankings

This School
State Level (MI)
Student : Teacher Ratio
n/a
17:1
This chart displays the student teacher ratio of Bethune Academy and the public school average student teacher ratio of Michigan by year, with the latest 2002-03 school year data.
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
n/a
9%
Black
100%
18%
This chart displays the percentage of Black students in Bethune Academy and the percentage of Black public school students in Michigan by year, with the latest 2002-03 school year data.
White
n/a
64%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
5%
All Ethnic Groups
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This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Michigan.
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Eligible for Free Lunch (01-02)
69%
25%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Bethune Academy and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Michigan by year, with the latest 2001-02 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (01-02)
5%
6%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Bethune Academy and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Michigan by year, with the latest 2001-02 school year data.
School District Name
Detroit Public Schools Community School District
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

How many students attend Bethune Academy?
22 students attend Bethune Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
100% of Bethune Academy students are Black.
What grades does Bethune Academy offer ?
Bethune Academy offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Bethune Academy part of?
Bethune Academy is part of Detroit Public Schools Community School District.

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