Winans Academy High School (Closed 2016)

Serving 175 students in grades 9-12, Winans Academy High School 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 was ≤10% (which was lower than the Michigan state average of 37%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 20-29% (which was lower than the Michigan state average of 49%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 was lower than the Michigan state level of 17:1.

School Overview

Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
175 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
12 teachers
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Students by Grade
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School Rankings

This School
State Level (MI)
(14-15)
≤10%
37%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Winans Academy 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 2014-15 school year data.
(14-15)
20-29%
49%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Winans Academy 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 2014-15 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
17:1
This chart displays the student teacher ratio of Winans Academy High School and the public school average student teacher ratio of Michigan by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
4%
Hispanic
n/a
9%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Winans Academy High School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in Michigan by year, with the latest 1998-99 school year data.
Black
100%
18%
This chart displays the percentage of Black students in Winans Academy High School and the percentage of Black public school students in Michigan by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
White
n/a
63%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
5%
All Ethnic Groups
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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 Winans Academy High School and the public school average diversity score of Michigan by year, with the latest 2000-01 school year data.
(14-15)
80-89%
85%
This chart displays graduation rate of Winans Academy High School and public school graduation rate of Michigan by year, with the latest 2014-15 school year data.
Eligible for Free Lunch
78%
50%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Winans Academy 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
5%
4%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Winans Academy 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
Marvin L. Winans Academy Of Performing Arts 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?
≤10% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 37% MI state average), while 20-29% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% MI state average).
What is the graduation rate of Winans Academy High School?
The graduation rate of Winans Academy High School is 80-89%, which is lower than the Michigan state average of 85%.
How many students attend Winans Academy High School?
175 students attend Winans Academy High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
100% of Winans Academy High School students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Winans Academy High School?
Winans Academy High School has a student ration of 15:1, which is lower than the Michigan state average of 17:1.
What grades does Winans Academy High School offer ?
Winans Academy High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Winans Academy High School part of?
Winans Academy High School is part of Marvin L. Winans Academy Of Performing Arts School District.

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