Newaygo County Alt. Ed. Academy serves 78 students inquire with school.
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 was lower than the Michigan state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment was 18% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which was lower than the Michigan state average of 37% (majority Black).
School Overview
School Type
Grades Offered
n/a
Total Students
78 students
Total Classroom Teachers
5 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
17:1
American Indian
4%
1%
Asian
n/a
4%
Hispanic
11%
9%
Black
3%
18%
White
82%
63%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
5%
All Ethnic Groups
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
How many students attend Newaygo County Alt. Ed. Academy?
78 students attend Newaygo County Alt. Ed. Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
82% of Newaygo County Alt. Ed. Academy students are White, 11% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are American Indian, and 3% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Newaygo County Alt. Ed. Academy?
Newaygo County Alt. Ed. Academy has a student ration of 16:1, which is lower than the Michigan state average of 17:1.
What school district is Newaygo County Alt. Ed. Academy part of?
Newaygo County Alt. Ed. Academy is part of Newaygo Public School District.
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