Highlands School vs. Knapp Charter Academy
Should you attend Highlands School or Knapp Charter Academy? 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
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Knapp Charter Academy ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Michigan for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Overview
Serving 412 students in grades 5-6, Highlands School ranks in the bottom 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 33% (which is lower than the Michigan state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 42% (which is lower than the Michigan state average of 45%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is lower than the Michigan state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 28% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Michigan state average of 36% (majority Black).
Serving 576 students in grades Kindergarten-8, Knapp Charter Academy ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Michigan for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 26% (which is lower than the Michigan state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40% (which is lower than the Michigan state average of 45%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is lower than the Michigan state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 74% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Michigan state average of 36% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Grades Offered
5-6
K-8
Total Students
412 students
576 students
% Male | % Female
49% | 51%
48% | 52%
Total Classroom Teachers
28 teachers
37 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
16:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#1556 out of 3069 schools in MI
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
#1918 out of 3069 schools in MI
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
33%
26%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
42%
40%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
25-29%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Kindergarten Students
-
107
Grade 1 Students
-
69
Grade 2 Students
-
71
Grade 3 Students
-
63
Grade 4 Students
-
59
Grade 5 Students
205
57
Grade 6 Students
207
53
Grade 7 Students
-
42
Grade 8 Students
-
55
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
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% Asian
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1%
% Hispanic
10%
16%
% Black
7%
40%
% White
72%
26%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
11%
17%
Diversity Score
0.46
0.73
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
41%
71%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
8%
