Serving 63 students in grades 9-12, Casa Richard Academy 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 21:1 was higher than the Michigan state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment was 90% of the student body (majority Black), which was higher than the Michigan state average of 36% (majority Black and Hispanic).
School Overview
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
63 students
Total Classroom Teachers
3 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
21:1
17:1
American Indian
2%
1%
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
17%
9%
Black
71%
18%
White
10%
64%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
(13-14)40-59%
84%
Eligible for Free Lunch
83%
49%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
10%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
CASA Richard Academy School District
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 Casa Richard Academy?
The graduation rate of Casa Richard Academy is 40-59%, which is lower than the Michigan state average of 84%.
How many students attend Casa Richard Academy?
63 students attend Casa Richard Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
71% of Casa Richard Academy students are Black, 17% of students are Hispanic, 10% of students are White, and 2% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Casa Richard Academy?
Casa Richard Academy has a student ration of 21:1, which is higher than the Michigan state average of 17:1.
What grades does Casa Richard Academy offer ?
Casa Richard Academy offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Casa Richard Academy part of?
Casa Richard Academy is part of CASA Richard Academy School District.
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