Serving 461 students in grades 9-12, Southwestern Classical Academy 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 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 11-19% (which is lower than the Michigan state average of 45%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is lower than the Michigan state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 89% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Michigan state average of 36% (majority Black).
Southwestern Classical Academy 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 Southwestern Classical Academy is 0.35, 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.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤10% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% MI state average), while 11-19% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% MI state average).
What is the graduation rate of Southwestern Classical Academy?
The graduation rate of Southwestern Classical Academy is 60-64%, which is lower than the Michigan state average of 81%.
How many students attend Southwestern Classical Academy?
461 students attend Southwestern Classical Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
80% of Southwestern Classical Academy students are Black, 11% of students are White, 6% of students are Two or more races, and 3% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Southwestern Classical Academy?
Southwestern Classical Academy has a student ration of 16:1, which is lower than the Michigan state average of 17:1.
What grades does Southwestern Classical Academy offer ?
Southwestern Classical Academy offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Southwestern Classical Academy part of?
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