Flex High Burton serves 178 students in grades 9-12.
The student:teacher ratio of 30:1 is higher than the Michigan state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 52% 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 / Charter School
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 178 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 30:1
- Minority Enrollment: 52%
- Graduation Rate: 21-39% (Btm 50% in MI)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Flex High Burton ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Michigan for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Community Size
School Overview
Flex High Burton's student population of 178 students has grown by 223% over five school years.
The teacher population of 6 teachers has grown by 500% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
178 students

Gender %

Total Classroom Teachers
6 teachers

Students by Grade

School Rankings
The diversity score of Flex High Burton is 0.64, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.56. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Student : Teacher Ratio
30:1
17:1

American Indian
n/a
1%

Asian
n/a
4%
Hispanic
7%
9%

Black
34%
18%

White
48%
63%

Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
11%
5%

All Ethnic Groups



Graduation Rate
21-39%
81%

Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
96%
50%

School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the graduation rate of Flex High Burton?
The graduation rate of Flex High Burton is 21-39%, which is lower than the Michigan state average of 81%.
How many students attend Flex High Burton?
178 students attend Flex High Burton.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
48% of Flex High Burton students are White, 34% of students are Black, 11% of students are Two or more races, and 7% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Flex High Burton?
Flex High Burton has a student ration of 30:1, which is higher than the Michigan state average of 17:1.
What grades does Flex High Burton offer ?
Flex High Burton offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Flex High Burton part of?
Flex High Burton is part of Flex High School Of Michigan School District.
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