Milan Alternative Education serves 17 students in grades 9-12.
The student:teacher ratio of 9:1 is lower than the Michigan state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 18% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Michigan state average of 36% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Alternative school / Magnet School
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 17 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 9:1
- Minority Enrollment: 18%
- Graduation Rate: <50% (Top 1% in MI)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Milan Alternative Education ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Michigan for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Milan Alternative Education's student population of 17 students has declined by 41% over five school years.
The teacher population of 2 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
17 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
2 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
The diversity score of Milan Alternative Education is 0.31, which is less 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
9:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
6%
9%
Black
12%
18%
White
82%
64%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
(19-20)<50%
86%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
82%
49%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (21-22)
5%
4%
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 Milan Alternative Education?
The graduation rate of Milan Alternative Education is 50%, which is lower than the Michigan state average of 86%.
How many students attend Milan Alternative Education?
17 students attend Milan Alternative Education.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
82% of Milan Alternative Education students are White, 12% of students are Black, and 6% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Milan Alternative Education?
Milan Alternative Education has a student ration of 9:1, which is lower than the Michigan state average of 17:1.
What grades does Milan Alternative Education offer ?
Milan Alternative Education offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Milan Alternative Education part of?
Milan Alternative Education is part of Milan Area Schools School District.
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