Below Average
#2667 of 3,192 schools in MI
Ucs Alternative Learning Center
High School · Utica Community Schools · Sterling Heights, MI
An Utica Community Schools high school where students score 22 points below what's typical for similar communities.
7600 18 Mile Rd, Sterling Heights, MI 48314
- Math 5% proficient (2021)
- Reading 15% proficient (2021)
- 42.0% 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at Ucs Alternative Learning Center 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
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 7-year record (2015–2021), then recovered 5 points since 2018, reaching 10% in 2021.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 4% (multi-year average, 2015-2021) · reading/ELA 11% (multi-year average, 2015-2021)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 14 test records from MI state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
69%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Ucs Alternative Learning Center sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 46Car-Dependent
- Bike 42Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: Elevated1,277/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Sterling Heights), 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
$80,383
Median home value
$309,700
Median rent
$1,397/mo
College educated
36.2%
Homeownership
77%
Poverty rate
9.7%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 48314; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Adlai Stevenson High SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 7.6 | 9–12 | 1.2 mi | 1,951 | Compare → |
| Henry Ford II High SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 7.3 | 9–12 | 1.3 mi | 1,627 | Compare → |
| Huron Academy Grades K2Charter · enrollment unverified | 4.6 | PK–12 | 2.1 mi | 259 | Compare → |
| Bozymowski CenterEnrollment path unverified | 7.9 | PK–12 | 3.0 mi | 284 | 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.
Utica Community Schools
- Schools in district
- 38
- Rank in district
- #35 of 37
- District spending per student
- $14,360NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 10.6%Census SAIPE · 2024
Ucs Alternative Learning Center is listed in Utica Community Schools; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Ucs Alternative Learning Center
Ucs Alternative Learning Center is a public high school in Sterling Heights, MI, part of Utica Community Schools, serving approximately 258 students in grades 9th-12th with a 28.7:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.7 out of 10 and ranks #2,667 of 3,192 schools in MI. State assessment records show 4% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2015-2021) and 11% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2015-2021).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Ucs Alternative Learning Center
What grades does Ucs Alternative Learning Center serve?
Ucs Alternative Learning Center serves students in grades 9th through 12th.
How many students attend Ucs Alternative Learning Center?
Ucs Alternative Learning Center has an enrollment of approximately 258 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Ucs Alternative Learning Center?
The student-teacher ratio at Ucs Alternative Learning Center is 28.7:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Ucs Alternative Learning Center rank in MI?
Ucs Alternative Learning Center ranks #2,667 of 3,192 schools in MI.
What is Ucs Alternative Learning Center's MySchoolScout rating?
Ucs Alternative Learning Center has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.7 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 Ucs Alternative Learning Center?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Ucs Alternative Learning Center has 4% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2015-2021) and 11% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2015-2021).
Is Ucs Alternative Learning Center a charter school?
No, Ucs Alternative Learning Center is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Ucs Alternative Learning Center a Title I school?
No, Ucs Alternative Learning Center is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Ucs Alternative Learning Center?
69.0% of students at Ucs Alternative Learning Center 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
- 258
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 28.7:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 9
- Type
- alternative
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Macomb County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 58.1%
- Phone
- (586) 797-7000
- 4-Year Graduation
- 42.0%
- Area population (ZIP 48314)
- 21,379
- Area average commute
- 26 min
- Area median age
- 49.2
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 48314; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2015-2021; directory SY 2023–24
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