Youth Advancement Academy

6750 Chime St
Kalamazoo, MI 49009
7/
10
Top 50%
Serving 24 students in grades 7-12, Youth Advancement Academy 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 is <50% (which is higher than the Michigan state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is <50% (which is higher than the Michigan state average of 49%).
The student:teacher ratio of 6:1 is lower than the Michigan state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 83% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Michigan state average of 37% (majority Black).

Quick Stats (2025)

  • School Type: Charter School
  • Grades: 7-12
  • Enrollment: 24 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 6:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 83%
  • : <50% (Btm 50% in MI)
  • : <50% (Top 1%)
  • : <50% (Top 1%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Youth Advancement Academy ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Michigan for:

School Overview

Youth Advancement Academy's student population of 24 students has grown by 26% over five school years.
The teacher population of 4 teachers has grown by 300% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 7-12
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
24 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
4 teachers
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School Rankings

The diversity score of Youth Advancement Academy is 0.29, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.56. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (MI)
(16-17)
<50%
39%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Youth Advancement Academy 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 2016-17 school year data.
(16-17)
<50%
49%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Youth Advancement Academy 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 2016-17 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
6:1
17:1
This chart displays the student teacher ratio of Youth Advancement Academy 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%
This chart displays the percentage of Asian students in Youth Advancement Academy and the percentage of Asian public school students in Michigan by year, with the latest 2017-18 school year data.
Hispanic
n/a
9%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Youth Advancement Academy and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in Michigan by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Black
83%
18%
This chart displays the percentage of Black students in Youth Advancement Academy and the percentage of Black public school students in Michigan by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
White
17%
63%
This chart displays the percentage of White students in Youth Advancement Academy and the percentage of White public school students in Michigan by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
5%
This chart displays the percentage of students of two or more races in Youth Advancement Academy and the percentage of public school students of two or more races in Michigan by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
All Ethnic Groups
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This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Michigan.
0.29
This chart displays the diversity score of Youth Advancement Academy and the public school average diversity score of Michigan by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
<50%
81%
This chart displays graduation rate of Youth Advancement Academy and public school graduation rate of Michigan by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
88%
50%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Youth Advancement Academy 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 (19-20)
5%
5%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Youth Advancement Academy and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Michigan by year, with the latest 2019-20 school year data.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025

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 39% MI state average), while <50% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% MI state average).
What is the graduation rate of Youth Advancement Academy?
The graduation rate of Youth Advancement Academy is 50%, which is lower than the Michigan state average of 81%.
How many students attend Youth Advancement Academy?
24 students attend Youth Advancement Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
83% of Youth Advancement Academy students are Black, and 17% of students are White.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Youth Advancement Academy?
Youth Advancement Academy has a student ration of 6:1, which is lower than the Michigan state average of 17:1.
What grades does Youth Advancement Academy offer ?
Youth Advancement Academy offers enrollment in grades 7-12 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Youth Advancement Academy part of?
Youth Advancement Academy is part of Youth Advancement Academy School District.

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Quick Stats (2025)

  • School Type: Charter School
  • Grades: 7-12
  • Enrollment: 24 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 6:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 83%
  • : <50% (Btm 50%)
  • : <50% (Top 1%)
  • : <50% (Top 1%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education

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