Summary:
Jalen Rose Leadership Academy is the sole public charter high school serving grades 9-12 in the Jalen Rose Leadership Academy district in Detroit, Michigan. With a total enrollment of 411 students, the school stands out for its overwhelmingly African American student population (99.76%) and the significant academic challenges faced by its predominantly low-income student body (96.35% qualify for free or reduced-price lunch).
Academically, Jalen Rose Leadership Academy performs well below state averages, with only 8% of 11th graders scoring proficient or better on the M-Step/Science exam compared to the state average of 37.5%. The school also grapples with a concerning 40% chronic absenteeism rate, which likely contributes to the low academic performance. However, the school maintains a relatively high 4-year graduation rate of 96.4%, despite a 2.3% dropout rate.
The data highlights the significant socioeconomic and educational challenges faced by Jalen Rose Leadership Academy and its students. Addressing these issues will require a multifaceted approach that addresses both in-school and out-of-school factors impacting student success, with a focus on improving academic outcomes, attendance, and access to resources for this predominantly low-income, African American student population.
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