The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was <50% (which was lower than the Michigan state average of 78%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was <50% (which was lower than the Michigan state average of 82%).
School Overview
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students (09-10)
264 students

Total Classroom Teachers (09-10)
16 teachers

School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(09-10)<50%
78%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(09-10)<50%
82%
Student : Teacher Ratio
n/a
17:1

American Indian
(09-10)n/a
2%

Asian
(09-10)n/a
3%
Hispanic
(09-10)n/a
5%

Black
(09-10)100%
20%

White
(09-10)n/a
70%

Hawaiian
(09-10)n/a
n/a
Two or more races
(09-10)n/a
n/a

Graduation Rate
(10-11)<50%
81%
Eligible for Free Lunch (09-10)
80%
40%

Eligible for Reduced Lunch (09-10)
2%
6%

School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Detroit Public Schools Community 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 78% MI state average), while <50% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 82% MI state average).
What is the graduation rate of Crosman Alternative High School?
The graduation rate of Crosman Alternative High School is 50%, which is lower than the Michigan state average of 81%.
How many students attend Crosman Alternative High School?
264 students attend Crosman Alternative High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
100% of Crosman Alternative High School students are Black.
What grades does Crosman Alternative High School offer ?
Crosman Alternative High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Crosman Alternative High School part of?
Crosman Alternative High School is part of Detroit Public Schools Community School District.
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