Summary:
Battle Creek Area Learning Center is the sole public charter high school serving grades 9-12 in the Springfield, Michigan area, with a total enrollment of 185 students. As the only school in the data set, it does not stand out relative to any other schools in the region, but the available information provides a detailed look at its performance and challenges.
The school faces significant struggles, ranking consistently in the bottom quartile of Michigan high schools and performing well below state averages in key metrics such as graduation rate, dropout rate, and academic proficiency. With a student population that is predominantly White (69.19%) and economically disadvantaged (94.59% qualify for free or reduced-price lunch), Battle Creek Area Learning Center grapples with chronic absenteeism (58.1%) and a student-teacher ratio of 23.1 to 1. These socioeconomic factors likely contribute to the school's challenges in improving student outcomes.
Given the consistently low performance and the significant needs of the student population, Battle Creek Area Learning Center would benefit from targeted interventions and support to address the root causes of its struggles and enhance educational opportunities for its students. Addressing these issues will require a comprehensive, data-driven approach to identify and implement effective strategies for supporting the school and its community.
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