Serving 82 students in grades 9-12, Alma Adultalternative Education High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Michigan for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was <50% (which was higher than the Michigan state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was <50% (which was lower than the Michigan state average of 65%).
The student:teacher ratio of 27:1 was higher than the Michigan state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment was 17% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which was lower than the Michigan state average of 37% (majority Black).
School Overview
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
82 students
Total Classroom Teachers
3 teachers
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(12-13)<50%
41%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(12-13)<50%
65%
Student : Teacher Ratio
27:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
4%
Hispanic
15%
9%
Black
1%
18%
White
83%
63%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
(13-14)40-59%
84%
Eligible for Free Lunch
67%
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?
<50% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 41% MI state average), while <50% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 65% MI state average).
What is the graduation rate of Alma Adultalternative Education High School?
The graduation rate of Alma Adultalternative Education High School is 40-59%, which is lower than the Michigan state average of 84%.
How many students attend Alma Adultalternative Education High School?
82 students attend Alma Adultalternative Education High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
83% of Alma Adultalternative Education High School students are White, 15% of students are Hispanic, 1% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Alma Adultalternative Education High School?
Alma Adultalternative Education High School has a student ration of 27:1, which is higher than the Michigan state average of 17:1.
What grades does Alma Adultalternative Education High School offer ?
Alma Adultalternative Education High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Alma Adultalternative Education High School part of?
Alma Adultalternative Education High School is part of Alma Public Schools School District.
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