Serving 2 students in grades 7-12, Fulton Alternative Education 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 was ≤10% (which was lower than the Michigan state average of 37%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was ≤10% (which was lower than the Michigan state average of 43%).
The student:teacher ratio of 1:1 was lower than the Michigan state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment was 50% of the student body (majority Black), which was higher than the Michigan state average of 36% (majority Black).
School Overview
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 7-12
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
2 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
3 teachers
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(17-18)≤10%
37%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(17-18)≤10%
43%
Student : Teacher Ratio
1:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
n/a
9%
Black
50%
18%
White
50%
64%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
<50%
81%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
49%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (20-21)
8%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
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?
≤10% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 37% MI state average), while ≤10% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 43% MI state average).
What is the graduation rate of Fulton Alternative Education?
The graduation rate of Fulton Alternative Education is 50%, which is lower than the Michigan state average of 81%.
How many students attend Fulton Alternative Education?
2 students attend Fulton Alternative Education.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
50% of Fulton Alternative Education students are Black, and 50% of students are White.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Fulton Alternative Education?
Fulton Alternative Education has a student ration of 1:1, which is lower than the Michigan state average of 17:1.
What grades does Fulton Alternative Education offer ?
Fulton Alternative Education offers enrollment in grades 7-12 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Fulton Alternative Education part of?
Fulton Alternative Education is part of Fulton Schools School District.
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