Serving 71 students in grades 9-12, Life Skills Center 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 is ≥50% (which is higher than the Michigan state average of 37%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is ≥50% (which is higher than the Michigan state average of 49%).
The student:teacher ratio of 4:1 is lower than the Michigan state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 12% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is lower than the Michigan state average of 36% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Special education school / Magnet School
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 71 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 4:1
- Minority Enrollment: 12%
- Graduation Rate: <50% (Top 1% in MI)
- Math Proficiency: ≥50%
- Reading Proficiency: ≥50%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education
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Life Skills Center ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Michigan for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
Student Attention
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Life Skills Center's student population of 71 students has declined by 10% over five school years.
The teacher population of 20 teachers has declined by 9% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
71 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
20 teachers
The diversity score of Life Skills Center is 0.22, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.55. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(14-15)≥50%
37%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(14-15)≥50%
49%
Student : Teacher Ratio
4:1
17:1
American Indian
3%
1%
Asian
3%
3%
Hispanic
3%
9%
Black
3%
18%
White
88%
64%
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
34%
49%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (21-22)
1%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education
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≥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 49% MI state average).
What is the graduation rate of Life Skills Center?
The graduation rate of Life Skills Center is 50%, which is lower than the Michigan state average of 84%.
How many students attend Life Skills Center?
71 students attend Life Skills Center.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
88% of Life Skills Center students are White, 3% of students are American Indian, 3% of students are Asian, 3% of students are Hispanic, and 3% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Life Skills Center?
Life Skills Center has a student ration of 4:1, which is lower than the Michigan state average of 17:1.
What grades does Life Skills Center offer ?
Life Skills Center offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Life Skills Center part of?
Life Skills Center is part of Northwest Education Services School District.
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