Serving 46 students in grades Kindergarten-12, North Pointe Center ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Michigan for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 40-59% (which is higher than the Michigan state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40-59% (which is approximately equal to the Michigan state average of 45%).
The student:teacher ratio of 46:1 is higher than the Michigan state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 30% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Michigan state average of 36% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Special education school / Magnet School
- Grades: Kindergarten-12
- Enrollment: 46 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 46:1
- Minority Enrollment: 30%
- Graduation Rate: <50% (Top 1% in MI)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50%
- Math Proficiency: 40-59% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: 40-59% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: ≥50% (Top 30%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
North Pointe Center ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Michigan for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
School Overview
North Pointe Center's student population of 46 students has declined by 28% over five school years.
The teacher population of 1 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-12
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
46 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
1 teacher
Students by Grade
School Rankings
North Pointe Center ranks within the top 50% of all 3,069 schools in Michigan (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of North Pointe Center is 0.49, 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.
Overall Testing Rank
#1058 out of 3069 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-59%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-59%
45%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≥50%
38%
Student : Teacher Ratio
46:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
6%
9%
Black
11%
18%
White
70%
64%
Hawaiian
2%
n/a
Two or more races
11%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
(20-21)<50%
84%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
61%
49%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is North Pointe Center's ranking?
North Pointe Center is ranked #1058 out of 3,069 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Michigan.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
40-59% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% MI state average), while 40-59% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% MI state average).
What is the graduation rate of North Pointe Center?
The graduation rate of North Pointe Center is 50%, which is lower than the Michigan state average of 84%.
How many students attend North Pointe Center?
46 students attend North Pointe Center.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
70% of North Pointe Center students are White, 11% of students are Black, 11% of students are Two or more races, 6% of students are Hispanic, and 2% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of North Pointe Center?
North Pointe Center has a student ration of 46:1, which is higher than the Michigan state average of 17:1.
What grades does North Pointe Center offer ?
North Pointe Center offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-12 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is North Pointe Center part of?
North Pointe Center is part of Heritage Southwest Intermediate School District.
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