Serving 50 students in grades 9-12, Cap Adult And Alternative Education 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 17:1 was equal to the Michigan state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment was 24% of the student body (majority Black), which was lower than the Michigan state average of 36% (majority Black).
School Overview
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
50 students
Total Classroom Teachers
3 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(12-13)<50%
41%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(13-14)<50%
67%
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
10%
9%
Black
12%
18%
White
76%
64%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
(14-15)21-39%
85%
Eligible for Free Lunch
60%
49%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
4%
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 Cap Adult And Alternative Education High School?
The graduation rate of Cap Adult And Alternative Education High School is 21-39%, which is lower than the Michigan state average of 85%.
How many students attend Cap Adult And Alternative Education High School?
50 students attend Cap Adult And Alternative Education High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
76% of Cap Adult And Alternative Education High School students are White, 12% of students are Black, 10% of students are Hispanic, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Cap Adult And Alternative Education High School?
Cap Adult And Alternative Education High School has a student ration of 17:1, which is equal to the Michigan state average of 17:1.
What grades does Cap Adult And Alternative Education High School offer ?
Cap Adult And Alternative Education High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Cap Adult And Alternative Education High School part of?
Cap Adult And Alternative Education High School is part of Potterville Public Schools School District.
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