Below Average
#2785 of 3,192 schools in MI
Academy West Alternative Education
High School · Westwood Heights Schools · Flint, MI
A Westwood Heights Schools high school where students score 15 points below what's typical for similar communities.
3223 WEST CARPENTER RD, Flint, MI 48504
- Math 3% proficient (2019)
- Reading 8% proficient (2019)
- 37.0% 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at Academy West Alternative Education score 5% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 20%).
2019 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. MI average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 5 points across the 7-year record (2013–2019) and has held near 5% recently.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 3% (multi-year average, 2013-2019) · reading/ELA 8% (multi-year average, 2013-2019)
Based on 14 test records from MI state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
88.2%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Academy West Alternative Education sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 23Car-Dependent
- Bike 29Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High2,590/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Flint), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$36,740
Median home value
$48,500
Median rent
$895/mo
College educated
12.2%
Homeownership
60.1%
Poverty rate
32%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 48504; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
3 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Flex High North FlintCharter · enrollment unverified | 3.0 | 9–12 | 0.8 mi | 128 | Compare → |
| Genesee County Juvenile Justice CenterEnrollment path unverified | Not rated | 4–12 | 1.1 mi | 27 | Compare → |
| Hamady Community High SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 5.2 | 9–12 | 1.2 mi | 423 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Westwood Heights Schools
- Schools in district
- 5
- Rank in district
- #2 of 5
- District spending per student
- $13,861NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 38.3%Census SAIPE · 2024
Academy West Alternative Education is listed in Westwood Heights Schools; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Academy West Alternative Education
Academy West Alternative Education is a public high school in Flint, MI, part of Westwood Heights Schools, serving approximately 441 students in grades 6th-12th with a 73.5:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.4 out of 10 and ranks #2,785 of 3,192 schools in MI. State assessment records show 3% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2013-2019) and 8% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2013-2019).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Academy West Alternative Education
What grades does Academy West Alternative Education serve?
Academy West Alternative Education serves students in grades 6th through 12th.
How many students attend Academy West Alternative Education?
Academy West Alternative Education has an enrollment of approximately 441 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Academy West Alternative Education?
The student-teacher ratio at Academy West Alternative Education is 73.5:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Academy West Alternative Education rank in MI?
Academy West Alternative Education ranks #2,785 of 3,192 schools in MI.
What is Academy West Alternative Education's MySchoolScout rating?
Academy West Alternative Education has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.4 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Academy West Alternative Education?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Academy West Alternative Education has 3% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2013-2019) and 8% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2013-2019).
Is Academy West Alternative Education a charter school?
No, Academy West Alternative Education is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Academy West Alternative Education a Title I school?
No, Academy West Alternative Education is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Academy West Alternative Education?
88.2% of students at Academy West Alternative Education qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- 6th – 12th
- Enrollment
- 441
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 73.5:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 6
- Type
- alternative
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Genesee County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 78.0%
- Phone
- (810) 591-0123
- 4-Year Graduation
- 37.0%
- Area population (ZIP 48504)
- 23,873
- Area average commute
- 21.5 min
- Area median age
- 33.4
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2019 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2019 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2019 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2019 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 48504; this does not measure the attendance area.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2013-2019; directory SY 2023–24
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