Strive Academy

STRIVE Academy is an alternative high school located in Saint Johns, Michigan, serving students from ninth through twelfth grade. The school's enrollment stands at 47 students with a student-to-teacher ratio of about 15.7:1, supported by three full-time equivalent teachers. STRIVE Academy focuses on providing individualized support and resources to help each student succeed, particularly those who may not thrive in traditional educational settings.

Academically, the school currently ranks near the bottom among Michigan high schools, with a MySchoolScout rating of 2.3 out of 10 and an academic score of 1.6 out of 10. Only about 10% of students are proficient or above in both English Language Arts and Math, indicating areas where improvement is needed but also highlighting the school's commitment to student development. STRIVE Academy’s setting is in a small town on the edge of an urban area, offering a blend of rural tranquility and access to nearby city resources.

This location provides students with a supportive community environment while still being close enough to larger cities for extracurricular opportunities and future educational pursuits.

With an enrollment of 47 students, Strive Academy is a smaller school where families often find a close-knit community atmosphere. Smaller settings can mean more individual attention from teachers and staff, though they may offer fewer extracurricular options than larger schools.