Serving 133 students in grades Kindergarten-12, Yes Academy 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 10-14% (which was lower than the Michigan state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 55-59% (which was lower than the Michigan state average of 65%).
Minority enrollment was 6% of the student body (majority American Indian and Asian), which was lower than the Michigan state average of 37% (majority Black).
School Overview
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-12
Total Students
133 students
Total Classroom Teachers
2 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(12-13)10-14%
41%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(12-13)55-59%
65%
Student : Teacher Ratio
n/a
17:1
American Indian
2%
1%
Asian
1%
4%
Hispanic
1%
9%
Black
n/a
18%
White
94%
63%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
1%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
(12-13)<50%
84%
Eligible for Free Lunch
56%
50%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
4%
School Statewide Testing
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?
10-14% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 41% MI state average), while 55-59% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 65% MI state average).
What is the graduation rate of Yes Academy?
The graduation rate of Yes Academy is 50%, which is lower than the Michigan state average of 84%.
How many students attend Yes Academy?
133 students attend Yes Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
94% of Yes Academy students are White, 2% of students are American Indian, 1% of students are Asian, 1% of students are Hispanic, 1% of students are Hawaiian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What grades does Yes Academy offer ?
Yes Academy offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-12
What school district is Yes Academy part of?
Yes Academy is part of Manistee Area Public Schools School District.
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