FlexTech High School

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FlexTech High School ranks 504 th of 743 Michigan high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

Summary:

FlexTech High School is a public charter high school located in Brighton, Michigan, serving grades 9-12 with a total enrollment of 177 students. The school has a predominantly white student population, with over 97% of students identifying as white in recent years, and is part of the Kensington Woods Schools district, which is ranked 444 out of 610 districts in Michigan and has a 1-star rating from SchoolDigger.

FlexTech High School faces several challenges, including low graduation rates ranging from 55.1% to 63.5% in recent years, much lower than the graduation rates of nearby schools like Howell High School (94.6%), South Lyon High School (91.5%), and Hartland High School (98.6%). The school also has high dropout rates, ranging from 6.1% to 17.9%, and high chronic absenteeism rates, ranging from 27.3% to 37.3%, both significantly higher than nearby schools.

Academically, FlexTech High School's test scores, particularly in the areas of Evidence-Based Reading and Writing and Social Studies, have been consistently lower than the state and nearby school averages. For example, in 2023-2024, only 28.9% of FlexTech High School's 11th-grade students were proficient or better in Evidence-Based Reading and Writing, compared to the state average of 51.3%. In contrast, a nearby public charter school, Kensington Woods Schools, has significantly outperformed FlexTech High School in various metrics, including test scores, graduation rates, and dropout rates.

Detail:

Public, Charter 9-12

7707 Conference Center Dr
Brighton, MI 48114

(810) 844-3366

District: FlexTech High School

SchoolDigger Rank:
504^th of 743 Michigan High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $10,651

Student/teacher ratio: 14.5

Number of students: 142

Racial breakdown:

White:

97.9%

African American:

1.4%

American Indian:

0.7%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 47.9%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details FlexTech High School ranks worse than 67.8% of high schools in Michigan. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 31.09. (See more...)

The four-year cohort graduation rate measures the percentage of students at FlexTech High School who earn a standard high school diploma within four years of starting ninth grade.

The high school dropout rate measures the percentage of students who do not complete their high school education.

Chronic absenteeism in a school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.

Student Body

Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (97.9%), African American (1.4%), American Indian (0.7%). (See more...)

Compare Details 47.9% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at FlexTech High School is 14.5. (See more...)

Compare FlexTech High School employs 9.7 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at FlexTech High School is $10,651.

Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

FlexTech High School:

SchoolDigger ranks FlexTech High School 504^th of 743 Michigan public high schools. (See FlexTech High School in the ranking list.)

High School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

Low Socio Economic Status students:

Female students:

Male students:

White students:

FlexTech High School:

SchoolDigger ranks FlexTech High School 444^th of 610 Michigan school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for FlexTech High School

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Rank History for all students at FlexTech High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	MI State Percentile
2014	42.68	488^th	799	38.9%
2015	26.84	608^th	832	26.9%
2016	35.07	527^th	852	38.1%
2017	27.49	541^st	835	35.2%
2018	17.59	631^st	824	23.4%
2019	22.48	526^th	666	21.0%
2021	12.67	520^th	561	7.3%
2023	42.19	415^th	735	43.5%
2024	31.09	504^th	743	32.2%

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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at FlexTech High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	MI State Percentile
2018	23.80	557^th	755	26.2%
2023	58.43	226^th	614	63.2%
2024	38.89	389^th	654	40.5%

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Rank History for Female students at FlexTech High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	MI State Percentile
2018	22.14	535^th	710	24.6%
2019	25.92	429^th	554	22.6%
2023	16.99	516^th	611	15.5%
2024	22.84	478^th	619	22.8%

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Rank History for Male students at FlexTech High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	MI State Percentile
2018	8.76	618^th	707	12.6%
2019	10.81	496^th	543	8.7%
2023	58.97	222^nd	611	63.7%
2024	33.20	431^st	633	31.9%

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Rank History for White students at FlexTech High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	MI State Percentile
2018	9.85	617^th	708	12.9%
2019	10.71	534^th	582	8.2%
2021	7.12	504^th	516	2.3%
2023	30.37	449^th	647	30.6%
2024	21.05	524^th	638	17.9%

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Data source: test scores: Michigan Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

Data source: Michigan Department of Education

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by a parent
Saturday, September 10, 2016

This has been an excellent high school for students who need a smaller school environment and don't do well with "traditional cookie cutter" schools. I highly recommend Flex-tech Brighton -- for so much more than just the "standard test scores". This school does work with students of all learning levels from the gifted to the challenged. Test scores are NOT an accurate assessment of how wonderful this school, and it's staff, truly are. Close Quote

Enrollment information for FlexTech High School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Total
2012	118	0	0	0	0	0	0	118
2013	249	0	1	4	0	0	2	256
2014	221	1	1	6	0	0	9	238
2015	238	0	1	2	1	0	9	251
2016	256	1	0	12	2	0	3	274
2017	252	0	1	7	2	1	7	270
2018	247	4	2	13	5	0	0	271
2019	212	0	0	11	0	0	15	238
2020	228	1	0	12	1	0	10	252
2021	216	0	0	2	0	0	5	223
2022	211	0	0	1	1	0	1	214
2023	173	1	0	1	1	0	1	177
2024	139	2	0	0	1	0	0	142

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at FlexTech High School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2012	118	5.0	23.6	28.8
2013	256	8.2	31.1	26.6
2014	238	11.5	20.6	26.1
2015	251	12.0	20.9	10.8
2016	274	14.0	19.5	23
2017	270	15.1	17.8	21.5
2018	271	15.9	17.0	38.7
2019	238	14.8	16.0	35.3
2020	252	14.5	17.3	31.7
2021	223	15.5	14.3	33.6
2022	214	14.3	14.9	37.4
2023	177	11.5	15.3	38.4
2024	142	9.7	14.5	47.9

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio FlexTech High School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2012	118	5.0	23.6	28.8
2013	256	8.2	31.1	26.6
2014	238	11.5	20.6	26.1
2015	251	12.0	20.9	10.8
2016	274	14.0	19.5	23
2017	270	15.1	17.8	21.5
2018	271	15.9	17.0	38.7
2019	238	14.8	16.0	35.3
2020	252	14.5	17.3	31.7
2021	223	15.5	14.3	33.6
2022	214	14.3	14.9	37.4
2023	177	11.5	15.3	38.4
2024	142	9.7	14.5	47.9

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.

Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for FlexTech High School

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$302 (3.8%)	$7,545 (96.2%)	$7,847
2020	$245 (3.3%)	$7,136 (96.7%)	$7,381
2021	$1,154 (12.4%)	$8,180 (87.6%)	$9,334
2022	$2,358 (22.6%)	$8,080 (77.4%)	$10,438
2023	$1,244 (11.7%)	$9,407 (88.3%)	$10,651

Data source: Michigan Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on FlexTech High School

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 526^th of 666 High schools	Ranks 415^th of 735 High schools	22.5%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
11th Grade Social Studies (FlexTech High School)	31.8	29.8	2%
11th Grade Social Studies (FlexTech High School)	31.8	29.8	2%
11th Grade Social Studies (Michigan)	46.6	36.1	10.5%
11th Grade Evidence-Based Reading and Writing (FlexTech High School)	36.4	34	2.4%
11th Grade Evidence-Based Reading and Writing (FlexTech High School)	36.4	34	2.4%
11th Grade Evidence-Based Reading and Writing (Michigan)	55.3	52.2	3.1%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	238	177	25.6%
African American	0	1
American Indian	0	1
Asian	0	0
Hispanic	11	1	90.9%
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	212	173	18.4%
Two or More Races	15	1	93.3%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	35.3%	38.4%	3.1%

Schools Near FlexTech High School

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				PSAT English Language Arts (2024)	PSAT Mathematics (2024)	SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing (2024)	SAT Mathematics (2024)	M-Step English Language Arts (2024)	M-Step Math (2024)	M-Step Science (2024)		M-Step Social Studies (2024)		Per Pupil Expenditures (2023)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	SchoolDigger Rating (2024)	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	Rank Change from Previous Year	PSAT English Language Arts 8th Grade	PSAT Mathematics 8th Grade	SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing 11th Grade	SAT Mathematics 11th Grade	M-Step English Language Arts 7th Grade	M-Step Math 7th Grade	M-Step Science 8th Grade	M-Step Science 11th Grade	M-Step Social Studies 8th Grade	M-Step Social Studies 11th Grade	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
FlexTech High School	Public, Charter	9-12	7707 Conference Center Dr	Brighton	48114	Livingston County	FlexTech High School	Yes	No	No	Yes	(810) 844-3366	142	10	14.5	47.9%	139 (97.9%)	2 (1.4%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.7%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	31.1	504^th of 743 public high schools	32.2%		42.2	415^th of 735 public high schools	43.5%	89			28.9					40.0		17.5	$10,651	$1,244	$9,407
Charyl Stockwell Academy High School	Public, Charter	9-12	1032 Karl Greimel Dr	Brighton	48116	Livingston County	Charyl Stockwell Academy	Yes	No	No	No	(810) 225-9940	317	19	16.8	21.8%	288 (90.9%)	4 (1.3%)	14 (4.4%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	10 (3.2%)	71.2	168^th of 743 public high schools	77.4%		94.8	26^th of 735 public high schools	96.5%	142			69.5	25.6				51.9		43.9	$7,773	$876	$6,897
Brighton High School	Public	9-12	7878 Brighton Rd	Brighton	48116	Livingston County	Brighton Area Schools	No	No	No	No	(810) 299-4100	1,901	103	18.4	12.3%	1,736 (91.3%)	11 (0.6%)	77 (4.1%)	34 (1.8%)	5 (0.3%)	2 (0.1%)	36 (1.9%)	84.8	83^rd of 743 public high schools	88.8%		89	59^th of 735 public high schools	92.0%	24			75.8	49.7				44.9		50.3	$12,817	$420	$12,397
Bridge Alternative High School	Public	9-12	125 S Church St	Brighton	48116	Livingston County	Brighton Area Schools	No	No	No	No	(810) 299-4046	86	7	13.0	48.8%	75 (87.2%)	0 (0.0%)	6 (7.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (1.2%)	4 (4.7%)								(n/a)			41.7								$10,778	$1,048	$9,730
Legacy High School	Public	9-12	9525 E Highland Rd	Howell	48843	Livingston County	Hartland Consolidated Schools	No	No	No	No	(810) 626-2140	55	6	9.4	45.5%	48 (87.3%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (7.3%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (1.8%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (3.6%)								(n/a)											$15,144	$6,638	$8,506
Hartland Virtual Academy	Public, Virtual	6-12	9525 E Highland Rd	Howell	48843	Livingston County	Hartland Consolidated Schools	No	No	Yes	No	(810) 626-2140	21	0		19.0%	20 (95.2%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (4.8%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)								(n/a)											$14,233	$1,934	$12,300
Kensington Woods Schools	Public, Charter	6-12	9501 Pettys Road	Lakeland	48189	Livingston County	Kensington Woods Schools	Yes	No	No	Yes	(517) 545-0828	103	0	1030.0	32.0%	95 (92.2%)	0 (0.0%)	6 (5.8%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (1.9%)	89	63^rd of 743 public high schools	91.5%		87.5	68^th of 735 public high schools	90.7%	5	64.7	35.3		35.3	73.3	33.3	52.9	76.5	35.3	76.5	$10,030	$632	$9,398
Innovation Academy	Public, Magnet	9-12	861 E Sibley St	Howell	48843	Livingston County	Howell Public Schools	No	Yes	No	No	(517) 540-8300	184	8	23.0	52.2%	168 (91.3%)	1 (0.5%)	7 (3.8%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	8 (4.3%)	20.9	597^th of 743 public high schools	19.7%		7.4	682^nd of 735 public high schools	7.2%	85			26.7					25.4		22.0	$9,620	$655	$8,965
Hartland High School	Public	8-12	10635 Dunham Rd	Hartland	48353	Livingston County	Hartland Consolidated Schools	No	No	No	No	(810) 626-2200	1,655	83	20.0	15.3%	1,551 (93.7%)	5 (0.3%)	56 (3.4%)	14 (0.8%)	7 (0.4%)	1 (0.1%)	21 (1.3%)	80.9	111^th of 743 public high schools	85.1%		91.4	43^rd of 735 public high schools	94.1%	68			65.6	36.7				51.9		51.9	$10,888	$486	$10,402
Howell High School	Public	9-12	1200 W Grand River Ave	Howell	48843	Livingston County	Howell Public Schools	No	No	No	No	(517) 540-8300	1,919	96	19.9	23.9%	1,737 (90.5%)	8 (0.4%)	95 (5.0%)	25 (1.3%)	6 (0.3%)	4 (0.2%)	44 (2.3%)	73.1	157^th of 743 public high schools	78.9%		59.7	262^nd of 735 public high schools	64.4%	105			61.5	26.5				54.4		50.0	$12,486	$763	$11,723

Frequently Asked Questions about FlexTech High School

How many students attend FlexTech High School?

In the 2023-24 school year, 142 students attended FlexTech High School.

What is the racial makeup of FlexTech High School?

Students at FlexTech High School are 98% White, 1% African American.

Is FlexTech High School a good school?

FlexTech High School ranks 504^th of 743 Michigan high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

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