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#2065 of 3,192 schools in MI
Hudson Tech Alternative
High School · Hudson Area Schools · Hudson, MI
A Hudson Area Schools high school where students score 22 points below what's typical for similar communities.
550 E Main St, Hudson, MI 49247
- Math 10% proficient (2021)
- Reading 10% proficient (2021)
- 34.5% 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at Hudson Tech Alternative score 10% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 32%).
2021 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. MI average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 15 points since 2018, to 10% in 2021, across a 9-year record (2013–2021).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 20% (multi-year average, 2013-2021) · reading/ELA 20% (multi-year average, 2013-2021)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 18 test records from MI state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
68.4%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Hudson Tech Alternative 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 14Car-Dependent
- Bike 28Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: Elevated1,024/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Hudson), 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
$60,404
Median home value
$138,600
Median rent
$906/mo
College educated
16.5%
Homeownership
82.9%
Poverty rate
9.4%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 49247; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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Nearby same-level schools
1 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hudson Area Jrsr High SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 5.5 | 7–12 | 0.8 mi | 473 | 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.
Hudson Area Schools
- Schools in district
- 5
- Rank in district
- #1 of 4
- District spending per student
- $12,903NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 12.5%Census SAIPE · 2024
Hudson Tech Alternative is listed in Hudson Area Schools; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Hudson Tech Alternative
Hudson Tech Alternative is a public high school in Hudson, MI, part of Hudson Area Schools, serving approximately 187 students in grades 6th-12th. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.7 out of 10 and ranks #2,065 of 3,192 schools in MI. State assessment records show 20% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2013-2021) and 20% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2013-2021).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Hudson Tech Alternative
What grades does Hudson Tech Alternative serve?
Hudson Tech Alternative serves students in grades 6th through 12th.
How many students attend Hudson Tech Alternative?
Hudson Tech Alternative has an enrollment of approximately 187 students.
How does Hudson Tech Alternative rank in MI?
Hudson Tech Alternative ranks #2,065 of 3,192 schools in MI.
What is Hudson Tech Alternative's MySchoolScout rating?
Hudson Tech Alternative has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.7 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 Hudson Tech Alternative?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Hudson Tech Alternative has 20% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2013-2021) and 20% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2013-2021).
Is Hudson Tech Alternative a charter school?
No, Hudson Tech Alternative is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Hudson Tech Alternative a Title I school?
No, Hudson Tech Alternative is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Hudson Tech Alternative?
68.4% of students at Hudson Tech Alternative 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
- 187
- Type
- alternative
- Setting
- Distant Rural
- County
- Lenawee County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 1.1%
- Phone
- (517) 448-8912
- 4-Year Graduation
- 34.5%
- Area population (ZIP 49247)
- 5,257
- Area average commute
- 28 min
- Area median age
- 40.7
Official sources & links
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 · 2021 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2021 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 · 2021 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2021 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 49247; 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, 2013-2021; directory SY 2023–24
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