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#2097 of 3,192 schools in MI
Outlook Academy
High School · Outlook Academy · Allegan, MI
A charter high school in Allegan, MI serving grades 6th – 12th.
2879 116TH AVE, Allegan, MI 49010
- Math 10% proficient (2019)
- Reading 30% proficient (2019)
- 50%+ 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at Outlook Academy score 20% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 22%).
2019 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. MI average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 20 points across the 11-year record (2009–2019) and has held near 20% recently.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 26% (multi-year average, 2009-2019) · reading/ELA 33% (multi-year average, 2009-2019)
Based on 20 test records from MI state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
84%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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Where Outlook 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 16Car-Dependent
- Bike 33Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: Average661/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Allegan), 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
$72,361
Median home value
$204,200
Median rent
$1,061/mo
College educated
18.1%
Homeownership
85.2%
Poverty rate
13.6%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 49010; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Allegan Alternative High SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 6.1 | 9–12 | 1.2 mi | 118 | Compare → |
| Hillside Learning CenterEnrollment path unverified | 5.5 | PK–12 | 1.7 mi | 97 | Compare → |
| Allegan High SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 5.4 | 9–12 | 2.4 mi | 614 | Compare → |
| Outlook Academy Youth Home CampusCharter · enrollment unverified | Not rated | 5–12 | 3.9 mi | 15 | 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.
Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.
Outlook Academy
- Schools in district
- 2
- Rank in district
- #1 of 1
- District spending per student
- $20,404NCES 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.
Outlook Academy is listed in Outlook Academy; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Outlook Academy
Outlook Academy is a public high school in Allegan, MI, part of Outlook Academy, serving approximately 50 students in grades 6th-12th with a 25:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.6 out of 10 and ranks #2,097 of 3,192 schools in MI. State assessment records show 26% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2019) and 33% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2019).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Outlook Academy
What grades does Outlook Academy serve?
Outlook Academy serves students in grades 6th through 12th.
How many students attend Outlook Academy?
Outlook Academy has an enrollment of approximately 50 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Outlook Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at Outlook Academy is 25:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Outlook Academy rank in MI?
Outlook Academy ranks #2,097 of 3,192 schools in MI.
What is Outlook Academy's MySchoolScout rating?
Outlook Academy has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.6 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 Outlook Academy?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Outlook Academy has 26% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2019) and 33% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2019).
Is Outlook Academy a charter school?
Yes, Outlook Academy is a charter school. Charter schools are publicly funded but independently operated, often with more flexibility in curriculum and teaching methods.
Is Outlook Academy a Title I school?
No, Outlook Academy is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Outlook Academy?
84.0% of students at Outlook 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
- 6th – 12th
- Enrollment
- 50
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 25:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 2
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Fringe Rural
- County
- Allegan County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 88.0%
- Phone
- (269) 512-7880
- 4-Year Graduation
- 50%+
- Area population (ZIP 49010)
- 18,394
- Area average commute
- 24.6 min
- Area median age
- 39.5
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 49010; 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
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