Flex High Burton serves 136 students in grades 9-12.
The student:teacher ratio of 27:1 is higher than the Michigan state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 62% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Michigan state average of 36% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Alternative school / Magnet School / Charter School
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 136 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 27:1
- Minority Enrollment: 62%
- 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 136 students has grown by 147% over five school years.
The teacher population of 5 teachers has grown by 400% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
136 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
5 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 0.55. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Student : Teacher Ratio
27:1
17:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
9%
9%
Black
46%
18%
White
38%
64%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
6%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
21-39%
81%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
98%
49%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education
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?
136 students attend Flex High Burton.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
46% of Flex High Burton students are Black, 38% of students are White, 9% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Flex High Burton?
Flex High Burton has a student ration of 27:1, 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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