Far West Alternative Education (Closed 2005)

Far West Alternative Education serves 104 students in grades 3-9. 
Minority enrollment was 99% of the student body (majority Black), which was higher than the Michigan state average of 37% (majority Black).

School Overview

Grades Offered
Grades 3-9
Total Students
104 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
5 teachers
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Students by Grade
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School Rankings

This School
State Level (MI)
Student : Teacher Ratio
n/a
17:1
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American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
4%
Hispanic
1%
9%
Black
98%
18%
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White
1%
63%
This chart displays the percentage of White students in Far West Alternative Education and the percentage of White public school students in Michigan by year, with the latest 2003-04 school year data.
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
5%
All Ethnic Groups
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This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Michigan.
0.04
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Eligible for Free Lunch
74%
50%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Far West Alternative Education and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Michigan by year, with the latest 2003-04 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
4%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Far West Alternative Education and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Michigan by year, with the latest 2003-04 school year data.
School District Name
Detroit Public Schools Community School District
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

How many students attend Far West Alternative Education?
104 students attend Far West Alternative Education.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
98% of Far West Alternative Education students are Black, 1% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are White.
What grades does Far West Alternative Education offer ?
Far West Alternative Education offers enrollment in grades 3-9
What school district is Far West Alternative Education part of?
Far West Alternative Education is part of Detroit Public Schools Community School District.

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