Summary:
State Street Academy is an alternative public charter school located in Bay City, Michigan, serving grades PK-10 with a total enrollment of 258 students. The school has a diverse student population, with a racial makeup of 75.97% White, 6.2% African American, 8.53% Hispanic, and 9.3% two or more races.
State Street Academy faces significant challenges compared to nearby schools. The school has consistently high chronic absenteeism rates, ranging from 35% to 66.2% over the past 5 years, which is much higher than the state average and nearby schools. Academically, the school's proficiency rates in English Language Arts and Math are generally lower than the state averages and nearby schools. For example, in 2023-2024, the school's proficiency rates for grades 4-7 ranged from 11.54% to 42.1%, compared to state averages of 32.1% to 44%. Additionally, State Street Academy has a very high percentage of students eligible for free and reduced-price lunch, ranging from 82.44% to 91.26% over the past 3 years, which is significantly higher than the nearby schools.
Despite the relatively high per-student spending at State Street Academy, ranging from $8,780 to $12,233 over the past 4 years, the school's academic performance remains below state averages. This suggests that the resources may not be effectively utilized or targeted to address the specific needs of the student population. The challenges faced by State Street Academy appear to be common among alternative schools in the region, as Francis Reh PSA and the Juvenile Justice Center also have high chronic absenteeism, low academic proficiency, and high free and reduced lunch rates.
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