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Michigan Youth Challenge Academy

5500 Armstrong Rd
Battle Creek, MI 49037
Michigan Youth Challenge Academy serves 113 students in grades 9-12. 
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is lower than the Michigan state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 38% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Michigan state average of 37% (majority Black).

Quick Stats (2025)

  • School Type: Alternative school
  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 113 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 38%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education
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Michigan Youth Challenge Academy's student population of 113 students has declined by 8% over five school years.
The teacher population of 7 teachers has grown by 16% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
113 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
7 teachers
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The diversity score of Michigan Youth Challenge Academy is 0.57, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.56. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (MI)
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
17:1
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American Indian
n/a
1%
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Asian
n/a
4%
Hispanic
11%
9%
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Black
19%
18%
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White
62%
63%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
8%
5%
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All Ethnic Groups
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0.57
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Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
61%
50%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
4%
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School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education
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How many students attend Michigan Youth Challenge Academy?
113 students attend Michigan Youth Challenge Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
62% of Michigan Youth Challenge Academy students are White, 19% of students are Black, 11% of students are Hispanic, and 8% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Michigan Youth Challenge Academy?
Michigan Youth Challenge Academy has a student ration of 16:1, which is lower than the Michigan state average of 17:1.
What grades does Michigan Youth Challenge Academy offer ?
Michigan Youth Challenge Academy offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Michigan Youth Challenge Academy part of?
Michigan Youth Challenge Academy is part of Marshall School District.

School Reviews
5   11/24/2023
Best time of my life, making friends and memories and lots of skills unlocked.
- Posted by Student/Alumni - Berry
5   1/5/2012
hi ive been to Hoosier youth challenge acadamy would i be able to join this school because i want to get into the military.
- Posted by Student/Alumni - sk8er
5   4/18/2011
This program is Michigan's best kept secret. Outstanding academic program for at risk youth, this program gave my son a second chance at a future. Public school ruled him out as a child with no promise he now has a 4.0 GPA. This school has an Outstanding staff of dedicated teachers and cadre who care.
- Posted by Parent - morai

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Quick Stats (2025)

  • School Type: Alternative school
  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 113 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 38%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education

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