Titan Alternative High School (Closed 2023)

Serving 43 students in grades 8-12, Titan Alternative High School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Michigan for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was <50% (which was higher than the Michigan state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was <50% (which was equal to the Michigan state average of 50%).
The student:teacher ratio of 7:1 was lower than the Michigan state level of 17:1.

School Overview

Grades Offered
Grades 8-12
Total Students
43 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)
(15-16)
<50%
38%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Titan Alternative 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 2015-16 school year data.
(15-16)
<50%
50%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Titan Alternative 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 2015-16 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
7:1
17:1
This chart displays the student teacher ratio of Titan Alternative High School and the public school average student teacher ratio of Michigan by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
American Indian
(15-16)
n/a
2%
This chart displays the percentage of American Indian students in Titan Alternative High School and percentage of American Indian public school students in Michigan by year, with the latest 2013-14 school year data.
Asian
(15-16)
n/a
3%
This chart displays the percentage of Asian students in Titan Alternative High School and the percentage of Asian public school students in Michigan by year, with the latest 2014-15 school year data.
Hispanic
(15-16)
6%
7%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Titan Alternative High School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in Michigan by year, with the latest 2015-16 school year data.
Black
(15-16)
28%
18%
This chart displays the percentage of Black students in Titan Alternative High School and the percentage of Black public school students in Michigan by year, with the latest 2015-16 school year data.
White
(15-16)
66%
67%
This chart displays the percentage of White students in Titan Alternative High School and the percentage of White public school students in Michigan by year, with the latest 2015-16 school year data.
Hawaiian
(15-16)
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
(15-16)
n/a
3%
This chart displays the percentage of students of two or more races in Titan Alternative High School and the percentage of public school students of two or more races in Michigan by year, with the latest 2014-15 school year data.
n/a
This chart displays the diversity score of Titan Alternative High School and the public school average diversity score of Michigan by year, with the latest 2015-16 school year data.
(15-16)
≥50%
85%
This chart displays graduation rate of Titan Alternative High School and public school graduation rate of Michigan by year, with the latest 2015-16 school year data.
Eligible for Free Lunch
60%
49%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Titan Alternative High School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Michigan by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
12%
4%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Titan Alternative High School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Michigan by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
School District Name
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?
<50% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 38% MI state average), while <50% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 50% MI state average).
What is the graduation rate of Titan Alternative High School?
The graduation rate of Titan Alternative High School is 50%, which is lower than the Michigan state average of 85%.
How many students attend Titan Alternative High School?
43 students attend Titan Alternative High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
66% of Titan Alternative High School students are White, 28% of students are Black, and 6% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Titan Alternative High School?
Titan Alternative High School has a student ration of 7:1, which is lower than the Michigan state average of 17:1.
What grades does Titan Alternative High School offer ?
Titan Alternative High School offers enrollment in grades 8-12
What school district is Titan Alternative High School part of?
Titan Alternative High School is part of Taylor School District.

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