Ross-hill Academy-high High School (Closed 2013)

Ross-hill Academy-high High School serves 74 students in grades 9-12. 
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was ≤20% (which was lower than the Michigan state average of 37%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was ≤20% (which was lower than the Michigan state average of 64%).
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 was lower than the Michigan state level of 17:1.

School Overview

School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
74 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
6 teachers
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Students by Grade
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School Rankings

This School
State Level (MI)
(11-12)
≤20%
37%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Ross-hill Academy-high High School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Michigan by year, with the latest 2011-12 school year data.
(11-12)
≤20%
64%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Ross-hill Academy-high High School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Michigan by year, with the latest 2011-12 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
17:1
This chart displays the student teacher ratio of Ross-hill Academy-high High School and the public school average student teacher ratio of Michigan by year, with the latest 2011-12 school year data.
American Indian
n/a
1%
This chart displays the percentage of American Indian students in Ross-hill Academy-high High School and percentage of American Indian public school students in Michigan by year, with the latest 2006-07 school year data.
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
n/a
9%
Black
100%
18%
This chart displays the percentage of Black students in Ross-hill Academy-high High School and the percentage of Black public school students in Michigan by year, with the latest 2011-12 school year data.
White
n/a
64%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
5%
All Ethnic Groups
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in Ross-hill Academy-high High School.
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Michigan.
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This chart displays the diversity score of Ross-hill Academy-high High School and the public school average diversity score of Michigan by year, with the latest 2008-09 school year data.
(11-12)
60-79%
82%
This chart displays graduation rate of Ross-hill Academy-high High School and public school graduation rate of Michigan by year, with the latest 2011-12 school year data.
Eligible for Free Lunch
72%
49%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Ross-hill Academy-high High School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Michigan by year, with the latest 2011-12 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (10-11)
3%
5%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Ross-hill Academy-high High School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Michigan by year, with the latest 2010-11 school year data.
School District Name
Ross-Hill Academy School District
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤20% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 37% MI state average), while ≤20% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 64% MI state average).
What is the graduation rate of Ross-hill Academy-high High School?
The graduation rate of Ross-hill Academy-high High School is 60-79%, which is lower than the Michigan state average of 82%.
How many students attend Ross-hill Academy-high High School?
74 students attend Ross-hill Academy-high High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
100% of Ross-hill Academy-high High School students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Ross-hill Academy-high High School?
Ross-hill Academy-high High School has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the Michigan state average of 17:1.
What grades does Ross-hill Academy-high High School offer ?
Ross-hill Academy-high High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Ross-hill Academy-high High School part of?
Ross-hill Academy-high High School is part of Ross-Hill Academy School District.

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