Serving 53 students in grades 9-12, Ser Youthbuild High School Academy ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Michigan for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was <50% (which was higher than the Michigan state average of 37%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was <50% (which was higher than the Michigan state average of 43%).
Minority enrollment was 85% 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
Total Students
53 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers (17-18)
1 teacher
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(17-18)<50%
37%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(17-18)<50%
43%
Student : Teacher Ratio
n/a
17:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
4%
Hispanic
13%
9%
Black
72%
18%
White
15%
63%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
(16-17)<50%
85%
Eligible for Free Lunch
83%
50%
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 37% MI state average), while <50% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 43% MI state average).
What is the graduation rate of Ser Youthbuild High School Academy?
The graduation rate of Ser Youthbuild High School Academy is 50%, which is lower than the Michigan state average of 85%.
How many students attend Ser Youthbuild High School Academy?
53 students attend Ser Youthbuild High School Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
72% of Ser Youthbuild High School Academy students are Black, 15% of students are White, and 13% of students are Hispanic.
What grades does Ser Youthbuild High School Academy offer ?
Ser Youthbuild High School Academy offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Ser Youthbuild High School Academy part of?
Ser Youthbuild High School Academy is part of Hazel Park School District Of The City Of.
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