Serving 85 students in grades 9-12, Link Learning Belding ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Michigan for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, 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 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is <50% (which is higher than the Michigan state average of 45%).
The student:teacher ratio of 43:1 is higher than the Michigan state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 20% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Michigan state average of 37% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
- School Type: Alternative school
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 85 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 43:1
- Minority Enrollment: 20%
- Graduation Rate: 40-59%
- Math Proficiency: <50%
- Reading Proficiency: <50% (Top 50% in MI)
- Science Proficiency: <50% (Top 30%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education
School Overview
Link Learning Belding's student population of 85 students has declined by 38% over five school years.
The teacher population of 2 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(Exclusively virtual)
(Exclusively virtual)
Total Students
85 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
2 teachers
School Calendar
First Day of School
Mon. Aug 25, 2025
Last Day of School
Wed. Jun 3, 2026
School Rankings
The diversity score of Link Learning Belding is 0.35, 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.
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(21-22)<50%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
<50%
45%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
<50%
38%
Student : Teacher Ratio
43:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
1%
4%
Hispanic
10%
9%
Black
n/a
18%
White
80%
63%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
8%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
(21-22)40-59%
81%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
65%
50%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
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 34% MI state average), while <50% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% MI state average).
What is the graduation rate of Link Learning Belding?
The graduation rate of Link Learning Belding is 40-59%, which is lower than the Michigan state average of 81%.
How many students attend Link Learning Belding?
85 students attend Link Learning Belding.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
80% of Link Learning Belding students are White, 10% of students are Hispanic, 8% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Link Learning Belding?
Link Learning Belding has a student ration of 43:1, which is higher than the Michigan state average of 17:1.
What grades does Link Learning Belding offer ?
Link Learning Belding offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (Exclusively virtual).
What school district is Link Learning Belding part of?
Link Learning Belding is part of Berrien Springs Public Schools School District.
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