Average
#2447 of 3,192 schools in MI
Invest Roosevelt Alternative High School
High School · Hazel Park School District of the City of
1620 EAST ELZA AVE, Hazel Park, MI 48030
Enrollment
316
Student-Teacher
158:1
Score
5.1
Grades
9th – 12th
Enrollment
316
Student-Teacher
158:1
Score
5.1
Grades
9th – 12th
Data vintage
2022-23
Data vintage2022-23
How this school compares
Michigan schools
#2,447 of 3,192
In Hazel Park
#4 of 9
public schools
In district
#5 of 11
Hazel Park School District of the City of
Academic growth
9.4 / 10
Excellent
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About Invest Roosevelt Alternative High School
Invest Roosevelt Alternative High School is a public high school in Hazel Park, MI, part of Hazel Park School District of the City of. Invest Roosevelt Alternative High School serves approximately 316 students, and covers grades 9th-12th, and has a 158:1 student-teacher ratio. Invest Roosevelt Alternative High School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.1 out of 10 and ranks #2,447 of 3,192 schools in MI.
Structured state assessment records for Invest Roosevelt Alternative High School show 7% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2012-2021) and 7% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2012-2021).
- This school 5.1 · Average
- District avg 5.3
- MI avg 6.5
What Parents Should Know
Test scores at Invest Roosevelt Alternative High School sit below average, but its growth scores are strong: students here make above-average progress year over year. The raw numbers haven't caught up, but a school that keeps moving kids forward is doing the harder, more important work.
Invest Roosevelt Alternative High School runs 158:1 students to teachers, above the national average. That often means bigger classes. Ask how the school supports kids who need extra help, and whether there are teaching assistants or small-group time.
37% of students at Invest Roosevelt Alternative High School were chronically absent in the 2022-23 school year, above the national average. Chronic absenteeism means missing 15 or more school days, and at high rates it drags on classroom pacing for everyone. Ask what the school does to help families get kids to class consistently.
Score Breakdown
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Invest Roosevelt Alternative High School — Students at Invest Roosevelt Alternative High School score 10% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 21%).
Equity & Diversity
Shown separately, not included in overall scoreFree/Reduced Lunch
85.4%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
Test Scores MI EDFACTS (2020-21)
Based on 20 test records from MI state assessments. About our data
Proficiency Trend
→ StableAverage proficiency (% at or above grade level) across Math & ELA over time.
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Source: EdFacts (NCES) and state assessment data. Growth score: 9.4/10.
How Invest Roosevelt Alternative High School Compares
See how Invest Roosevelt Alternative High School performs across key quality dimensions compared to state benchmarks.
Funding & Resources
Programs & Offerings
Data as of 2021-22 · Source: CRDC via Urban Institute · Learn more
Location
1620 EAST ELZA AVE, Hazel Park, MI 48030
Nearby Alternatives
Families considering Invest Roosevelt Alternative High School may also want to explore other high schools in the area. Viking Virtual Academy (rated 6.4/10, 1.8 miles away), which scores notably higher. Another option is Madison High School (rated 6.3/10, 1.6 miles away, in nearby Madison Heights), which scores notably higher. Additionally, Hazel Park High School (rated 6.0/10, 1.1 miles away), which scores slightly higher. For more schools in Hazel Park, see our Hazel Park schools guide .
Nearby Schools
20 within 2.1 miNeighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)
Census data for ZIP 48030 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources
Median Income
$62,878
Median Home Value
$141,200
Median Rent
$1,221/mo
Population
14,945
College Educated
25.1%
Homeownership
61.6%
Avg Commute
25.1 min
Poverty Rate
13.6%
Median Age
36.5
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Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Invest Roosevelt Alternative High School
What grades does Invest Roosevelt Alternative High School serve?
Invest Roosevelt Alternative High School serves students in grades 9th through 12th.
How many students attend Invest Roosevelt Alternative High School?
Invest Roosevelt Alternative High School has an enrollment of approximately 316 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Invest Roosevelt Alternative High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Invest Roosevelt Alternative High School is 158:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Invest Roosevelt Alternative High School rank in MI?
Invest Roosevelt Alternative High School ranks #2,447 of 3,192 schools in MI.
What is Invest Roosevelt Alternative High School's MySchoolScout rating?
Invest Roosevelt Alternative High School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.1 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 Invest Roosevelt Alternative High School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Invest Roosevelt Alternative High School has 7% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2012-2021) and 7% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2012-2021).
Is Invest Roosevelt Alternative High School a charter school?
No, Invest Roosevelt Alternative High School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Invest Roosevelt Alternative High School a Title I school?
No, Invest Roosevelt Alternative High School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Invest Roosevelt Alternative High School?
85.4% of students at Invest Roosevelt Alternative High School qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
Neighborhood Context
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Quick Facts NCES CCD (SY 2022-23)
- Grades
- 9th – 12th
- Enrollment
- 316
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 158:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 2
- Free/Reduced Lunch
- 85.4%
- Type
- alternative
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Oakland County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 36.7%
- Phone
- (248) 658-5200
- 4-Year Graduation
- 52.0%
Resources & Links
District
Hazel Park School District of the City of- District Enrollment
- 2,910
- Schools in District
- 11
- Per-Pupil Spending
- $20,812
- District Rank
- #5 of 11
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