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Aces Academy

High School · Alpena Public Schools · Alpena, MI

An Alpena Public Schools high school where students score 7 points below what's typical for similar communities.

3303 S THIRD AVE, Alpena, MI 49707

  • Math 10% proficient (2019)
  • Reading 10% proficient (2019)
  • 49.5% 4-year graduation

Academics

Full Profile · 4/4 metrics
Student Progress7.9Very Good25%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data9
Annual Change-1.68 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2019
TrendDeclining
Academics3.4Needs Improvement25%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency10% (2019 EdFacts)
Reading/ELA Proficiency10% (2019 EdFacts)
Overall Proficiency10% (2019 EdFacts, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)17% (model expectation from 2019 EdFacts)
vs. Expected-6.7 pts
Adjusted Percentile15th
College Readiness5.3Average30%
Graduation rates, AP course participation, and IB availability.
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4-Year Graduation Rate49.5%
IB ProgramNo
Resources & Environment4.4Below Average20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio8.9:1
District spending per student$13,611
Chronic Absenteeism76.1%

Students at Aces Academy score 10% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 17%).

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2019 EdFacts proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. MI average.

Math Proficiency10%(2019 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2019 EdFacts)
ELA Proficiency10%(2019 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2019 EdFacts)

Trend

→ Steady

Proficiency has held near 10% across the 11-year record (2009–2019).

Show all 9 years
2009
Math
5%
ELA
25%
2011
Math
10%
ELA
35%
2013
Math
25%
ELA
75%
2014
Math
10%
ELA
30%
2015
Math
10%
ELA
10%
2016
Math
10%
ELA
10%
2017
Math
10%
ELA
10%
2018
Math
10%
ELA
10%
2019
Math
10%
ELA
10%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 11% (multi-year average, 2009-2019) · reading/ELA 24% (multi-year average, 2009-2019)

Based on 18 test records from MI state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

Equity & diversity

Shown separately, not included in the overall score

Free/reduced lunch

93%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

How we rate schools

A clear 1–10 score built from public data — growth, academics, and learning environment. No hidden criteria, no pay-to-play.

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The neighborhood

Where Aces Academy 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 36Car-Dependent
  • Bike 64Bikeable
  • City Safety: High1,533/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Alpena), 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

$50,699

Median home value

$134,900

Median rent

$642/mo

College educated

18.6%

Homeownership

76.4%

Poverty rate

18.5%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 49707; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

Advanced STEM Courses1of 5 advanced subjects offered
Algebra II, Advanced Math, Calculus, Chemistry, Physics·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

2 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Alpena High SchoolEnrollment path unverified6.68–120.0 mi1,096Compare →
Pied Piper SchoolEnrollment path unverified7.4PK–122.3 mi40Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.

Alpena Public Schools

Schools in district
9
Rank in district
#3 of 9
District spending per student
$13,611NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
19.9%Census SAIPE · 2024

Aces Academy is listed in Alpena Public Schools; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Aces Academy

Aces Academy is a public high school in Alpena, MI, part of Alpena Public Schools, serving approximately 71 students in grades 7th-12th with a 8.9:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.3 out of 10 and ranks #2,302 of 3,192 schools in MI. State assessment records show 11% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2019) and 24% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2019).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Aces Academy

What grades does Aces Academy serve?

Aces Academy serves students in grades 7th through 12th.

How many students attend Aces Academy?

Aces Academy has an enrollment of approximately 71 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Aces Academy?

The student-teacher ratio at Aces Academy is 8.9:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Aces Academy rank in MI?

Aces Academy ranks #2,302 of 3,192 schools in MI.

What is Aces Academy's MySchoolScout rating?

Aces Academy has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.3 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 Aces Academy?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Aces Academy has 11% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2019) and 24% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2019).

Is Aces Academy a charter school?

No, Aces Academy is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Aces Academy a Title I school?

No, Aces Academy is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Aces Academy?

93.0% of students at Aces Academy 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
7th – 12th
Enrollment
71
Student-Teacher Ratio
8.9:1
Teachers (FTE)
8
Type
alternative
Setting
Remote Town
County
Alpena County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
76.1%
4-Year Graduation
49.5%
Area population (ZIP 49707)
22,050
Area average commute
15.6 min
Area median age
47.7
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 49707; 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, 2009-2019; directory SY 2023–24

About our data · How we calculate scores

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