Serving 26 students in grades 9-12, Spring Lake Alternative Education ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Michigan for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, 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 36%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is <50% (which is higher than the Michigan state average of 48%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the Michigan state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 19% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Michigan state average of 36% (majority Black).
The diversity score of Spring Lake Alternative Education is 0.33, 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?
<50% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 36% MI state average), while <50% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 48% MI state average).
What is the graduation rate of Spring Lake Alternative Education?
The graduation rate of Spring Lake Alternative Education is 80%, which is lower than the Michigan state average of 81%.
How many students attend Spring Lake Alternative Education?
26 students attend Spring Lake Alternative Education.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
81% of Spring Lake Alternative Education students are White, 11% of students are Black, 4% of students are Hispanic, and 4% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Spring Lake Alternative Education?
Spring Lake Alternative Education has a student ration of 13:1, which is lower than the Michigan state average of 17:1.
What grades does Spring Lake Alternative Education offer ?
Spring Lake Alternative Education offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Spring Lake Alternative Education part of?
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