Below Average
#2667 of 3,192 schools in MI
Ucs Alternative Learning Center
High School · Utica Community Schools
7600 18 Mile Rd, Sterling Heights, MI 48314
Enrollment
258
Student-Teacher
28.7:1
Score
4.7
Grades
9th – 12th
Enrollment
258
Student-Teacher
28.7:1
Score
4.7
Grades
9th – 12th
Data vintage
2022-23
Data vintage2022-23
How this school compares
Michigan schools
#2,667 of 3,192
In Sterling Heights
#28 of 31
public schools
In district
#35 of 37
Utica Community Schools
Academic growth
9.3 / 10
Excellent
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Ucs Alternative Learning Center
High School in Sterling Heights · grades 9th – 12th. Start here, then compare fit against nearby and district options.
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About Ucs Alternative Learning Center
Ucs Alternative Learning Center is a public high school in Sterling Heights, MI, part of Utica Community Schools. Ucs Alternative Learning Center serves approximately 258 students, and covers grades 9th-12th, and has a 28.7:1 student-teacher ratio. Ucs Alternative Learning Center has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.7 out of 10 and ranks #2,667 of 3,192 schools in MI.
Structured state assessment records for Ucs Alternative Learning Center show 4% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2015-2021) and 11% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2015-2021).
- This school 4.7 · Below Average
- District avg 6.9
- MI avg 6.5
What Parents Should Know
Test scores at Ucs Alternative Learning Center 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.
Ucs Alternative Learning Center runs 28.7:1 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.
58% of students at Ucs Alternative Learning Center 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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Ucs Alternative Learning Center — Students at Ucs Alternative Learning Center score 10% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 32%).
Equity & Diversity
Shown separately, not included in overall scoreFree/Reduced Lunch
69%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
Test Scores MI EDFACTS (2020-21)
Based on 14 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: 9.3/10.
How Ucs Alternative Learning Center Compares
See how Ucs Alternative Learning Center performs across key quality dimensions compared to state benchmarks.
Funding & Resources
Location
7600 18 Mile Rd, Sterling Heights, MI 48314
Nearby Alternatives
Families considering Ucs Alternative Learning Center may also want to explore other high schools in the area. Adlai Stevenson High School (rated 7.6/10, 1.2 miles away), which scores notably higher. Additionally, Henry Ford II High School (rated 7.3/10, 1.3 miles away), which scores notably higher. For more schools in Sterling Heights, see our Sterling Heights schools guide .
Nearby Schools
20 within 2.7 mi| School | Distance | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| Schwarzkoff Elementary School Sterling Heights | 0.5 mi | 6.7 |
| Plumbrook Elementary School Sterling Heights | 1.0 mi | 6.1 |
| Adlai Stevenson High School Sterling Heights | 1.2 mi | 7.6 |
| Messmore Elementary School Sterling Heights | 1.4 mi | 8.6 |
| Davis Junior High School Sterling Heights | 1.3 mi | 6.2 |
| Henry Ford II High School Sterling Heights | 1.3 mi | 7.3 |
| Dresden Elementary School Sterling Heights | 1.6 mi | 6.1 |
| Dekeyser Elementary School Sterling Heights | 1.5 mi | 7.2 |
| Jack Harvey Elementary School Sterling Heights | 1.6 mi | 6.1 |
| Browning Elementary School Sterling Heights | 1.8 mi | 6.6 |
| Huron Academy Grades K2 Clinton Twp | 2.1 mi | 4.6 |
| TRINITY LUTHERAN SCHOOL Utica | 2.3 mi | 5.0 |
| Bemis Junior High School Sterling Heights | 1.8 mi | 6.8 |
| Heritage Junior High School Sterling Heights | 2.1 mi | 6.7 |
| Eppler Junior High School Utica | 2.4 mi | 6.6 |
| Flickinger Elementary School Utica | 2.5 mi | 6.2 |
| Oakbrook Elementary School Sterling Heights | 2.2 mi | 6.8 |
| Burr Elementary School Sterling Heights | 1.9 mi | 4.1 |
| Havel Elementary School Sterling Heights | 2.1 mi | 6.9 |
| Willow Woods Elementary School Sterling Heights | 2.7 mi | 5.6 |
Neighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)
Census data for ZIP 48314 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources
Median Income
$80,383
Median Home Value
$309,700
Median Rent
$1,397/mo
Population
21,379
College Educated
36.2%
Homeownership
77%
Avg Commute
26 min
Poverty Rate
9.7%
Median Age
49.2
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|---|---|
| The Success Academy Saginaw, MI | 4.7 |
| Cambridge Alternative High School Garden City, MI | 4.8 |
| Starkweather Academy Fiegel Plymouth, MI | 4.8 |
| Innovation Academy Howell, MI | 4.5 |
| MioAuSable High School Mio, MI | 4.5 |
| Academy for Business and Technology High School Melvindale, MI | 5.0 |
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.
Neighborhood Context
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Quick Facts NCES CCD (SY 2022-23)
- Grades
- 9th – 12th
- Enrollment
- 258
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 28.7:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 9
- Free/Reduced Lunch
- 69.0%
- Type
- alternative
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Macomb County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 58.1%
- Phone
- (586) 797-7000
- 4-Year Graduation
- 42.0%
Resources & Links
District
Utica Community Schools- District Enrollment
- 25,501
- Schools in District
- 38
- Per-Pupil Spending
- $14,360
- District Rank
- #35 of 37
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