Serving 39 students in grades 11-12, Early Career Academy ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Michigan for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was <50% (which was higher than the Michigan state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was <50% (which was equal to the Michigan state average of 50%).
The student:teacher ratio of 10:1 was lower than the Michigan state level of 17:1.
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades 11-12
Total Students
39 students
Total Classroom Teachers
4 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(15-16)<50%
38%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(15-16)<50%
50%
Student : Teacher Ratio
10:1
17:1
American Indian
(15-16)2%
2%
Asian
(15-16)5%
3%
Hispanic
(15-16)7%
7%
Black
(15-16)39%
18%
White
(15-16)18%
67%
Hawaiian
(15-16)n/a
n/a
Two or more races
(15-16)29%
3%
Graduation Rate
(15-16)≥80%
85%
Eligible for Free Lunch
46%
50%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Early Career 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 38% MI state average), while <50% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 50% MI state average).
What is the graduation rate of Early Career Academy?
The graduation rate of Early Career Academy is 80%, which is lower than the Michigan state average of 85%.
How many students attend Early Career Academy?
39 students attend Early Career Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
39% of Early Career Academy students are Black, 29% of students are Two or more races, 18% of students are White, 7% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Asian, and 2% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Early Career Academy?
Early Career Academy has a student ration of 10:1, which is lower than the Michigan state average of 17:1.
What grades does Early Career Academy offer ?
Early Career Academy offers enrollment in grades 11-12
What school district is Early Career Academy part of?
Early Career Academy is part of Early Career Academy School District.
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