Serving 7 students in grades 8-12, Eastpointe Alternative Center 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 ≤20% (which is lower than the Michigan state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is ≤20% (which is lower than the Michigan state average of 49%).
Minority enrollment is 86% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Michigan state average of 37% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
- School Type: Alternative school
- Grades: 8-12
- Enrollment: 7 students
- Minority Enrollment: 86%
- Graduation Rate: <50%
- Math Proficiency: ≤20%
- Reading Proficiency: ≤20%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Eastpointe Alternative Center ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Michigan for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
School Overview
Eastpointe Alternative Center's student population of 7 students has declined by 86% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 8-12
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
7 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers (19-20)
4 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
The diversity score of Eastpointe Alternative Center is 0.45, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.56. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)≤20%
40%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)≤20%
49%
Student : Teacher Ratio
n/a
17:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
14%
4%
Hispanic
n/a
9%
Black
72%
18%
White
14%
63%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
(18-19)<50%
85%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch (19-20)
69%
45%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education
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Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤20% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% MI state average), while ≤20% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% MI state average).
What is the graduation rate of Eastpointe Alternative Center?
The graduation rate of Eastpointe Alternative Center is 50%, which is lower than the Michigan state average of 85%.
How many students attend Eastpointe Alternative Center?
7 students attend Eastpointe Alternative Center.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
72% of Eastpointe Alternative Center students are Black, 14% of students are Asian, and 14% of students are White.
What grades does Eastpointe Alternative Center offer ?
Eastpointe Alternative Center offers enrollment in grades 8-12 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Eastpointe Alternative Center part of?
Eastpointe Alternative Center is part of Eastpointe Community Schools School District.
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