Serving 114 students in grades 7-12, Ca Alternative Edatlantis ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Michigan for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is <50% (which is higher than the Michigan state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is <50% (which is higher than the Michigan state average of 45%).
The student:teacher ratio of 29:1 is higher than the Michigan state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 74% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Michigan state average of 36% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Alternative school / Magnet School
- Grades: 7-12
- Enrollment: 114 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 29:1
- Minority Enrollment: 74%
- Graduation Rate: 21-39% (Btm 50% in MI)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 30%
- Math Proficiency: <50% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: <50% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: <50% (Top 30%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Ca Alternative Edatlantis ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Michigan for:
Category
Attribute
Math Proficiency
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Community Size
School Overview
Ca Alternative Edatlantis's student population of 114 students has declined by 16% over five school years.
The teacher population of 4 teachers has declined by 20% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 7-12
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
114 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
4 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Ca Alternative Edatlantis ranks within the top 30% of all 3,069 schools in Michigan (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Ca Alternative Edatlantis is 0.57, which is more 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
#812 out of 3069 schools
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
<50%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
<50%
45%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
<50%
38%
Student : Teacher Ratio
29:1
17:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
4%
9%
Black
60%
18%
White
26%
64%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
9%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
21-39%
81%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
86%
49%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Ca Alternative Edatlantis's ranking?
Ca Alternative Edatlantis is ranked #812 out of 3,069 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in Michigan.
What schools are Ca Alternative Edatlantis often compared to?
Ca Alternative Edatlantisis often viewed alongside schools like Bendle Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
<50% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% MI state average), while <50% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% MI state average).
What is the graduation rate of Ca Alternative Edatlantis?
The graduation rate of Ca Alternative Edatlantis is 21-39%, which is lower than the Michigan state average of 81%.
How many students attend Ca Alternative Edatlantis?
114 students attend Ca Alternative Edatlantis.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
60% of Ca Alternative Edatlantis students are Black, 26% of students are White, 9% of students are Two or more races, 4% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Ca Alternative Edatlantis?
Ca Alternative Edatlantis has a student ration of 29:1, which is higher than the Michigan state average of 17:1.
What grades does Ca Alternative Edatlantis offer ?
Ca Alternative Edatlantis offers enrollment in grades 7-12 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Ca Alternative Edatlantis part of?
Ca Alternative Edatlantis is part of Carman-Ainsworth Community Schools School District.
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