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#2679 of 3,192 schools in MI
Alternative Educational Academy of Ogemaw County
High School · Alternative Educational Academy of Ogemaw County · West Branch, MI
A charter high school in West Branch, MI where students score 8 points above what's typical for similar communities.
2479 S M 76, West Branch, MI 48661
- Math 25% vs MI 31% (2022)
- Reading 25% vs MI 38% (2022)
- ≤10% 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at Alternative Educational Academy of Ogemaw County score 25% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 17%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. MI average.
Trend
↑ ImprovingProficiency has improved 5 points since 2019, reaching 25% in 2022, across a 9-year record (2014–2022).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 16% (multi-year average, 2014-2022) · reading/ELA 25% (multi-year average, 2014-2022)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 20 test records from MI state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
92.3%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Alternative Educational Academy of Ogemaw County 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 10Car-Dependent
- Bike 23Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: Average424/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (West Branch), 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
$58,767
Median home value
$166,500
Median rent
$839/mo
College educated
19.1%
Homeownership
77.9%
Poverty rate
13.6%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 48661; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
1 from a 5-mile search
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ogemaw Heights High SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 7.0 | 9–12 | 3.0 mi | 556 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Alternative Educational Academy of Ogemaw County
- Schools in district
- 1
- Rank in district
- #1 of 1
- District spending per student
- $9,754NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- The source release did not match this district identifier.
Alternative Educational Academy of Ogemaw County is listed in Alternative Educational Academy of Ogemaw County; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Alternative Educational Academy of Ogemaw County
Alternative Educational Academy of Ogemaw County is a public high school in West Branch, MI, part of Alternative Educational Academy of Ogemaw County, serving approximately 130 students in grades 6th-12th with a 43.3:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.6 out of 10 and ranks #2,679 of 3,192 schools in MI. State assessment records show 16% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2014-2022) and 25% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2014-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Alternative Educational Academy of Ogemaw County
What grades does Alternative Educational Academy of Ogemaw County serve?
Alternative Educational Academy of Ogemaw County serves students in grades 6th through 12th.
How many students attend Alternative Educational Academy of Ogemaw County?
Alternative Educational Academy of Ogemaw County has an enrollment of approximately 130 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Alternative Educational Academy of Ogemaw County?
The student-teacher ratio at Alternative Educational Academy of Ogemaw County is 43.3:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Alternative Educational Academy of Ogemaw County rank in MI?
Alternative Educational Academy of Ogemaw County ranks #2,679 of 3,192 schools in MI.
What is Alternative Educational Academy of Ogemaw County's MySchoolScout rating?
Alternative Educational Academy of Ogemaw County has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.6 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 Alternative Educational Academy of Ogemaw County?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Alternative Educational Academy of Ogemaw County has 16% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2014-2022) and 25% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2014-2022).
Is Alternative Educational Academy of Ogemaw County a charter school?
Yes, Alternative Educational Academy of Ogemaw County is a charter school. Charter schools are publicly funded but independently operated, often with more flexibility in curriculum and teaching methods.
Is Alternative Educational Academy of Ogemaw County a Title I school?
No, Alternative Educational Academy of Ogemaw County is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Alternative Educational Academy of Ogemaw County?
92.3% of students at Alternative Educational Academy of Ogemaw County 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
- 130
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 43.3:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 3
- Type
- alternative
- Setting
- Remote Rural
- County
- Ogemaw County
- Phone
- (989) 343-9070
- 4-Year Graduation
- ≤10%
- Area population (ZIP 48661)
- 10,744
- Area average commute
- 24.9 min
- Area median age
- 48.3
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 · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 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 · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 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 48661; 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, 2014-2022; directory SY 2023–24
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