Serving 20 students in grades 9-12, Hazel Park Access Alternative School 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 40%). 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 10:1 was lower than the Michigan state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment was 80% of the student body (majority Black), which was higher than the Michigan state average of 37% (majority Black).
School Overview
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
20 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
2 teachers
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)<50%
40%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)<50%
49%
Student : Teacher Ratio
10:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
5%
4%
Hispanic
n/a
9%
Black
75%
18%
White
20%
63%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
(20-21)<50%
84%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
55%
50%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (19-20)
2%
5%
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 40% MI state average), while <50% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% MI state average).
What is the graduation rate of Hazel Park Access Alternative School?
The graduation rate of Hazel Park Access Alternative School is 50%, which is lower than the Michigan state average of 84%.
How many students attend Hazel Park Access Alternative School?
20 students attend Hazel Park Access Alternative School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
75% of Hazel Park Access Alternative School students are Black, 20% of students are White, and 5% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Hazel Park Access Alternative School?
Hazel Park Access Alternative School has a student ration of 10:1, which is lower than the Michigan state average of 17:1.
What grades does Hazel Park Access Alternative School offer ?
Hazel Park Access Alternative School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Hazel Park Access Alternative School part of?
Hazel Park Access Alternative School is part of Hazel Park School District Of The City Of.
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