Serving 208 students in grades 8-12, Montrose Alternative Education Center 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 is ≤10% (which is lower than the Michigan state average of 35%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is ≤10% (which is lower than the Michigan state average of 45%).
Minority enrollment is 10% 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: 8-12
- Enrollment: 208 students
- Minority Enrollment: 10%
- Graduation Rate: 60-64% (Btm 50% in MI)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: ≤10% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: ≤10% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: ≤10% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education
School Overview
Montrose Alternative Education Center's student population of 208 students has grown by 52% over five school years.
The teacher population of 4 teachers has grown by 33% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 8-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
208 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
4 teachers
School Calendar
First Day of School
Mon. Aug 25, 2025
School Rankings
Montrose Alternative Education Center ranks within the bottom 50% of all 3,025 schools in Michigan (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Montrose Alternative Education Center is 0.19, 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.
Overall Testing Rank
#2800 out of 3025 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤10%
35%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤10%
45%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤10%
38%
Student : Teacher Ratio
n/a
17:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
4%
Hispanic
7%
9%
Black
2%
18%
White
90%
63%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
60-64%
81%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
71%
50%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Montrose Alternative Education Center's ranking?
Montrose Alternative Education Center is ranked #2800 out of 3,025 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Michigan.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤10% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 35% MI state average), while ≤10% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% MI state average).
What is the graduation rate of Montrose Alternative Education Center?
The graduation rate of Montrose Alternative Education Center is 60-64%, which is lower than the Michigan state average of 81%.
How many students attend Montrose Alternative Education Center?
208 students attend Montrose Alternative Education Center.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
90% of Montrose Alternative Education Center students are White, 7% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What grades does Montrose Alternative Education Center offer ?
Montrose Alternative Education Center offers enrollment in grades 8-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Montrose Alternative Education Center part of?
Montrose Alternative Education Center is part of Montrose Community Schools School District.
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