Serving 197 students in grades Kindergarten-12, Academy 21 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 6-9% (which is lower than the Michigan state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 25-29% (which is lower than the Michigan state average of 45%).
The student:teacher ratio of 20:1 is higher than the Michigan state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 50% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Michigan state average of 36% (majority Black).
Academy 21 ranks within the bottom 50% of all 3,069 schools in Michigan (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Academy 21 is 0.66, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.55. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
6-9% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% MI state average), while 25-29% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% MI state average).
What is the graduation rate of Academy 21?
The graduation rate of Academy 21 is 40-49%, which is lower than the Michigan state average of 81%.
How many students attend Academy 21?
197 students attend Academy 21.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
50% of Academy 21 students are White, 27% of students are Black, 12% of students are Two or more races, 7% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Academy 21?
Academy 21 has a student ration of 20:1, which is higher than the Michigan state average of 17:1.
What grades does Academy 21 offer ?
Academy 21 offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-12 (offers virtual instruction).
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Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education
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