Columbia Alternative Education vs. Western High School
Should you attend Columbia Alternative Education or Western High School? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.
School Overview
School
Top Rankings
Columbia Alternative Education ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Michigan for:
Category
Attribute
Math Proficiency
Community Size
Western High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Michigan for:
Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
Overview
Serving 85 students in grades 6-12, Columbia Alternative Education ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Michigan for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is <50% (which is higher than the Michigan state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is <50% (which is higher than the Michigan state average of 45%).
The student:teacher ratio of 21:1 is higher than the Michigan state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 12% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Michigan state average of 37% (majority Black).
Serving 799 students in grades 9-12, Western High School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Michigan for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 30-34% (which is approximately equal to the Michigan state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 55-59% (which is higher than the Michigan state average of 45%).
The student:teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the Michigan state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 15% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Michigan state average of 37% (majority Black).
School Type
Alternative
n/a
Grades Offered
6-12
9-12
Total Students
85 students
799 students
% Male | % Female
53% | 47%
51% | 49%
Total Classroom Teachers
4 teachers
44 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
21:1
18:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#812 out of 3069 schools in MI
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
#1128 out of 3069 schools in MI
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
<50%
30-34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
<50%
55-59%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
<50%
45-49%
Graduation Rate
21-39%
90-94%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Grade 6 Students
1
-
Grade 7 Students
3
-
Grade 8 Students
2
-
Grade 9 Students
10
188
Grade 10 Students
16
220
Grade 11 Students
10
186
Grade 12 Students
43
205
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
n/a
2%
% Hispanic
6%
5%
% Black
n/a
2%
% White
88%
85%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
6%
6%
Diversity Score
0.22
0.27
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
62%
29%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
3%
