Sail Skills For Adult Independent Living serves 17 students in grades 9-12.
The student:teacher ratio of 9:1 is lower than the Michigan state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 24% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is lower than the Michigan state average of 36% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Special education school / Magnet School
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 17 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 9:1
- Minority Enrollment: 24%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Sail Skills For Adult Independent Living ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Michigan for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Sail Skills For Adult Independent Living's student population of 17 students has grown by 13% over five school years.
The teacher population of 2 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
17 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
2 teachers
School Rankings
The diversity score of Sail Skills For Adult Independent Living is 0.40, 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.
Student : Teacher Ratio
9:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
12%
9%
Black
12%
18%
White
76%
64%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
76%
49%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (20-21)
6%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
How many students attend Sail Skills For Adult Independent Living?
17 students attend Sail Skills For Adult Independent Living.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
76% of Sail Skills For Adult Independent Living students are White, 12% of students are Hispanic, and 12% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Sail Skills For Adult Independent Living?
Sail Skills For Adult Independent Living has a student ration of 9:1, which is lower than the Michigan state average of 17:1.
What grades does Sail Skills For Adult Independent Living offer ?
Sail Skills For Adult Independent Living offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Sail Skills For Adult Independent Living part of?
Sail Skills For Adult Independent Living is part of Ingham Independent School District.
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