Serving 262 students in grades 9-12, Covenant House Academy Southwest 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 was ≤10% (which was lower than the Michigan state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 11-19% (which was lower than the Michigan state average of 65%).
The student:teacher ratio of 29:1 was higher than the Michigan state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment was 89% of the student body (majority Hispanic), 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
262 students
Total Classroom Teachers
9 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(12-13)≤10%
41%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(12-13)11-19%
65%
Student : Teacher Ratio
29:1
17:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
49%
9%
Black
39%
18%
White
11%
64%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
(12-13)≤5%
84%
Eligible for Free Lunch
70%
49%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Covenant House Academy Southwest 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?
≤10% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 41% MI state average), while 11-19% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 65% MI state average).
What is the graduation rate of Covenant House Academy Southwest?
The graduation rate of Covenant House Academy Southwest is 5%, which is lower than the Michigan state average of 84%.
How many students attend Covenant House Academy Southwest?
262 students attend Covenant House Academy Southwest.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
49% of Covenant House Academy Southwest students are Hispanic, 39% of students are Black, 11% of students are White, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Covenant House Academy Southwest?
Covenant House Academy Southwest has a student ration of 29:1, which is higher than the Michigan state average of 17:1.
What grades does Covenant House Academy Southwest offer ?
Covenant House Academy Southwest offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Covenant House Academy Southwest part of?
Covenant House Academy Southwest is part of Covenant House Academy Southwest School District.
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