Below Average
#2875 of 3,192 schools in MI
Michigan Youth Challenge Academy
High School · Marshall Public Schools · Battle Creek, MI
A Marshall Public Schools high school serving grades 9th – 12th.
5500 Armstrong Rd, Battle Creek, MI 49037
- 1/5 advanced STEM subjects
- 18.8:1 student-teacher ratio
Estimated academic score. This school does not have standardized test data. Based on 29 schools in Battle Creek.Learn more
Academics
Partial Profile · 3/4 metricsRequires 2+ years of test data
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Component weights adjusted due to data availability.
Test scores
Most recent published year. School vs. MI average.
Test score data not yet available for this school.
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
62.8%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Michigan Youth Challenge 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 38Car-Dependent
- Bike 38Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High3,679/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Battle Creek), 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
$42,598
Median home value
$90,600
Median rent
$843/mo
College educated
12.2%
Homeownership
59.8%
Poverty rate
22.9%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 49037; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Battle Creek Area Learning CenterCharter · enrollment unverified | 6.1 | 9–12 | 3.5 mi | 179 | Compare → |
| Battle Creek AcademyPrivate · tuition | 7.3private | K–12 | 4.2 mi | 87 | Compare → |
| Lakeview High SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 7.1 | 9–12 | 4.4 mi | 1,239 | Compare → |
| Bedford Bible Church SchoolPrivate · tuition | Not rated | K–11 | 4.5 mi | 14 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Marshall Public Schools
- Schools in district
- 8
- Rank in district
- #8 of 8
- District spending per student
- $14,707NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 15.2%Census SAIPE · 2024
Michigan Youth Challenge Academy is listed in Marshall Public Schools; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Michigan Youth Challenge Academy
Michigan Youth Challenge Academy is a public high school in Battle Creek, MI, part of Marshall Public Schools, serving approximately 113 students in grades 9th-12th with a 18.8:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.1 out of 10 and ranks #2,875 of 3,192 schools in MI.
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Michigan Youth Challenge Academy
What grades does Michigan Youth Challenge Academy serve?
Michigan Youth Challenge Academy serves students in grades 9th through 12th.
How many students attend Michigan Youth Challenge Academy?
Michigan Youth Challenge Academy has an enrollment of approximately 113 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Michigan Youth Challenge Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at Michigan Youth Challenge Academy is 18.8:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Michigan Youth Challenge Academy rank in MI?
Michigan Youth Challenge Academy ranks #2,875 of 3,192 schools in MI.
What is Michigan Youth Challenge Academy's MySchoolScout rating?
Michigan Youth Challenge Academy has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.1 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
Is Michigan Youth Challenge Academy a charter school?
No, Michigan Youth Challenge Academy is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Michigan Youth Challenge Academy a Title I school?
No, Michigan Youth Challenge Academy is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Michigan Youth Challenge Academy?
62.8% of students at Michigan Youth Challenge 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
- 9th – 12th
- Enrollment
- 113
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 18.8:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 6
- Type
- alternative
- Setting
- Small Suburb
- County
- Calhoun County
- Phone
- (269) 781-1250
- Area population (ZIP 49037)
- 19,924
- Area average commute
- 18.5 min
- Area median age
- 37.1
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.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource 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 49037; 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 vintage unavailable; directory SY 2023–24
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