Serving 186 students in grades Prekindergarten-12, Center For Innovation ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Michigan for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 10-14% (which is lower than the Michigan state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 30-34% (which is lower than the Michigan state average of 45%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is lower than the Michigan state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 15% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Michigan state average of 36% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Alternative school / Magnet School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-12
- Enrollment: 186 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 15%
- Graduation Rate: 30-39% (Btm 50% in MI)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 10-14% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 30-34% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 20-29% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Center For Innovation ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Michigan for:
Category
Attribute
Student Attention
School Overview
Center For Innovation's student population of 186 students has grown by 15% over five school years.
The teacher population of 13 teachers has grown by 225% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-12
Total Students
186 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
13 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Center For Innovation ranks within the bottom 50% of all 3,069 schools in Michigan (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Center For Innovation is 0.27, which is less 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
#2367 out of 3069 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
10-14%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
45%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-29%
38%
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
9%
9%
Black
2%
18%
White
85%
64%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
30-39%
81%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
56%
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 Center For Innovation's ranking?
Center For Innovation is ranked #2367 out of 3,069 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Michigan.
What schools are Center For Innovation often compared to?
Center For Innovationis often viewed alongside schools like Lapeer High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
10-14% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% MI state average), while 30-34% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% MI state average).
What is the graduation rate of Center For Innovation?
The graduation rate of Center For Innovation is 30-39%, which is lower than the Michigan state average of 81%.
How many students attend Center For Innovation?
186 students attend Center For Innovation.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
85% of Center For Innovation students are White, 9% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Center For Innovation?
Center For Innovation has a student ration of 14:1, which is lower than the Michigan state average of 17:1.
What grades does Center For Innovation offer ?
Center For Innovation offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-12
What school district is Center For Innovation part of?
Center For Innovation is part of Lapeer Community Schools School District.
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