Serving 97 students in grades 5-12, Wolverine Academy (Sda) - Outer Site 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 37%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was <50% (which was higher than the Michigan state average of 49%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 was lower than the Michigan state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment was 57% of the student body (majority Black), which was higher than the Michigan state average of 36% (majority Black).
School Overview
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 5-12
Total Students
97 students
Total Classroom Teachers
7 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(14-15)<50%
37%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(14-15)<50%
49%
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
4%
9%
Black
50%
18%
White
43%
64%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
(14-15)21-39%
85%
Eligible for Free Lunch
30%
49%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Wolverine Academy (SDA) 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?
<50% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 37% MI state average), while <50% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% MI state average).
What is the graduation rate of Wolverine Academy (Sda) - Outer Site?
The graduation rate of Wolverine Academy (Sda) - Outer Site is 21-39%, which is lower than the Michigan state average of 85%.
How many students attend Wolverine Academy (Sda) - Outer Site?
97 students attend Wolverine Academy (Sda) - Outer Site.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
50% of Wolverine Academy (Sda) - Outer Site students are Black, 43% of students are White, 4% of students are Hispanic, and 3% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Wolverine Academy (Sda) - Outer Site?
Wolverine Academy (Sda) - Outer Site has a student ration of 14:1, which is lower than the Michigan state average of 17:1.
What grades does Wolverine Academy (Sda) - Outer Site offer ?
Wolverine Academy (Sda) - Outer Site offers enrollment in grades 5-12
What school district is Wolverine Academy (Sda) - Outer Site part of?
Wolverine Academy (Sda) - Outer Site is part of Wolverine Academy (SDA) School District.
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