Serving 105 students in grades 9-12, Southeast Career Pathways 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 ≤20% (which is lower than the Michigan state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is ≤20% (which is lower 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 94% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Michigan state average of 36% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Alternative school / Magnet School
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 105 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 18:1
- Minority Enrollment: 94%
- Graduation Rate: 50-59% (Btm 50% in MI)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: ≤20% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: ≤20% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: ≤20% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Southeast Career Pathways ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Michigan for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Community Size
School Overview
Southeast Career Pathways's student population of 105 students has grown by 77% over five school years.
The teacher population of 6 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
105 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
6 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Southeast Career Pathways ranks within the bottom 50% of all 3,069 schools in Michigan (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Southeast Career Pathways is 0.59, which is more 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
#2419 out of 3069 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤20%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤20%
45%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤20%
38%
Student : Teacher Ratio
18:1
17:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
31%
9%
Black
56%
18%
White
6%
64%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
6%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
50-59%
81%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
86%
49%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Southeast Career Pathways's ranking?
Southeast Career Pathways is ranked #2419 out of 3,069 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Michigan.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤20% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% MI state average), while ≤20% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% MI state average).
What is the graduation rate of Southeast Career Pathways?
The graduation rate of Southeast Career Pathways is 50-59%, which is lower than the Michigan state average of 81%.
How many students attend Southeast Career Pathways?
105 students attend Southeast Career Pathways.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
56% of Southeast Career Pathways students are Black, 31% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are White, 6% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Southeast Career Pathways?
Southeast Career Pathways has a student ration of 18:1, which is higher than the Michigan state average of 17:1.
What grades does Southeast Career Pathways offer ?
Southeast Career Pathways offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Southeast Career Pathways part of?
Southeast Career Pathways is part of Grand Rapids School District.
In what neighborhood is Southeast Career Pathways located?
Southeast Career Pathways is located in the SECA neighborhood of Grand Rapids, MI. There are 4 other public schools located in SECA.
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