Hazel Park Empowerment Alternative School (Closed 2014)

Hazel Park Empowerment Alternative School serves 54 students in grades 9-12. 
The student:teacher ratio of 27:1 was higher than the Michigan state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment was 98% of the student body (majority Black), which was higher than the Michigan state average of 37% (majority Black).

School Overview

Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
54 students
Total Classroom Teachers
2 teachers
Students by Grade
This chart displays the students of Hazel Park Empowerment Alternative School by grade.

School Rankings

This School
State Level (MI)
Student : Teacher Ratio
27:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
4%
Hispanic
n/a
9%
Black
98%
18%
White
2%
63%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
5%
All Ethnic Groups
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in Hazel Park Empowerment Alternative School.
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Michigan.
0.04
Eligible for Free Lunch
78%
50%
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

How many students attend Hazel Park Empowerment Alternative School?
54 students attend Hazel Park Empowerment Alternative School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
98% of Hazel Park Empowerment Alternative School students are Black, and 2% of students are White.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Hazel Park Empowerment Alternative School?
Hazel Park Empowerment Alternative School has a student ration of 27:1, which is higher than the Michigan state average of 17:1.
What grades does Hazel Park Empowerment Alternative School offer ?
Hazel Park Empowerment Alternative School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Hazel Park Empowerment Alternative School part of?
Hazel Park Empowerment Alternative School is part of Hazel Park School District Of The City Of.

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