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Alternative Educational Academy of Ogemaw County

Summary:

The Alternative Educational Academy of Ogemaw County is a small public charter high school in West Branch, Michigan, serving grades 6-12 with a student population of 118. However, the school has struggled with extremely low graduation rates, high dropout rates, and poor academic performance compared to nearby traditional public high schools.

The data shows that the Alternative Educational Academy has had four-year graduation rates ranging from just 8.5% to 22.2% over the past five years, which is significantly lower than the 87.7% graduation rate at Whittemore-Prescott JrSr High School. Correspondingly, the school has had dropout rates as high as 41.4%, more than five times the 8.1% rate at Whittemore-Prescott. The school also suffers from extremely high chronic absenteeism, ranging from 58.6% to 93.8%, more than double the 36.4% rate at Ogemaw Heights High School.

Academically, the Alternative Educational Academy lags far behind state and nearby school averages, with only 17.65% of 11th-grade students proficient or better in M-Step/Science, compared to the state average of 37.5%. The school also serves a very high percentage of students from low-socioeconomic backgrounds, ranging from 90.7% to 94.92% qualifying for free or reduced-price lunch, much higher than the 61.78% at Ogemaw Heights High School or the 83.8% at Whittemore-Prescott JrSr High School. These factors may contribute to the school's struggles, suggesting a need for additional support and intervention to improve student outcomes.


Detail:

Public, Charter 6-12

 2479 S M 76
       West Branch, MI  48661-8749

(989) 343-9070

District: Alternative Educational Academy of Ogemaw County

SchoolDigger Rank:
619th of 743 Michigan High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $10,645 Help


Student/teacher ratio:  35.4 Help
Number of students:  130

Racial breakdown:

White:
93.8%
Two or more races:
5.4%
Hispanic:
0.8%

Free/discounted lunch recipients:  92.3% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Alternative Educational Academy of Ogemaw County ranks worse than 83.3% of high schools in Michigan. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 17.37. (See more...)
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The four-year cohort graduation rate measures the percentage of students at Alternative Educational Academy of Ogemaw County who earn a standard high school diploma within four years of starting ninth grade.
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The high school dropout rate measures the percentage of students who do not complete their high school education.
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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
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (93.8%), two or more races (5.4%), Hispanic (0.8%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 92.3% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Alternative Educational Academy of Ogemaw County is 35.4. (See more...)
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Compare Alternative Educational Academy of Ogemaw County employs 3.6 full-time teachers.
Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Alternative Educational Academy of Ogemaw County is $10,645.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Alternative Educational Academy of Ogemaw County:

SchoolDigger ranks Alternative Educational Academy of Ogemaw County 619th of 743 Michigan public high schools. (See Alternative Educational Academy of Ogemaw County in the ranking list.)

High School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:


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Alternative Educational Academy of Ogemaw County:

SchoolDigger ranks Alternative Educational Academy of Ogemaw County 542nd of 610 Michigan school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Alternative Educational Academy of Ogemaw County

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Rank History for all students at Alternative Educational Academy of Ogemaw County

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 17.37 619th 743 16.7%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Alternative Educational Academy of Ogemaw County

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 24.33 510th 654 22.0%
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Rank History for White students at Alternative Educational Academy of Ogemaw County

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 7.42 606th 638 5.0%
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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.

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Data source: Michigan Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Alternative Educational Academy of Ogemaw County

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
2015 52 0 1 2 0 0 1 0 56
2016 109 0 0 4 1 0 3 0 117
2017 96 5 0 3 0 0 1 0 105
2018 97 3 0 4 0 0 1 0 105
2019 109 2 0 4 0 1 2 0 118
2020 113 0 0 7 1 0 5 0 126
2021 113 0 0 4 1 0 1 0 119
2022 117 0 0 7 0 0 5 0 129
2023 108 0 0 3 0 0 7 0 118
2024 122 0 0 1 0 0 7 0 130

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

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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 Alternative Educational Academy of Ogemaw County

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2015 56 1.0 56.0 80.4
2016 117 3.0 39.0 83.8
2017 105 3.0 35.0 82.9
2018 105 3.0 35.0 92.4
2019 118 3.1 37.4 92.4
2020 126 8.5 14.7 87.3
2021 119 6.6 17.9 90.8
2022 129 3.9 32.4 90.7
2023 118 4.3 27.4 94.9
2024 130 3.6 35.4 92.3

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 Alternative Educational Academy of Ogemaw County

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2015 56 1.0 56.0 80.4
2016 117 3.0 39.0 83.8
2017 105 3.0 35.0 82.9
2018 105 3.0 35.0 92.4
2019 118 3.1 37.4 92.4
2020 126 8.5 14.7 87.3
2021 119 6.6 17.9 90.8
2022 129 3.9 32.4 90.7
2023 118 4.3 27.4 94.9
2024 130 3.6 35.4 92.3

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 Alternative Educational Academy of Ogemaw County

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $00 (0.0%) $6,960 (100.0%) $6,960
2020 $00 (0.0%) $7,014 (100.0%) $7,014
2021 $601 (7.9%) $7,026 (92.1%) $7,627
2022 $1,159 (15.3%) $6,417 (84.7%) $7,576
2023 $2,584 (24.3%) $8,062 (75.7%) $10,645

Data source: Michigan Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Alternative Educational Academy of Ogemaw County

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
Total Students118118
African American20
 100%
American Indian00
Asian00
Hispanic43
 25%
Pacific Islander10
 100%
White109108
 0.9%
Two or More Races27
 250%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients92.4%94.9%
 2.5%

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Frequently Asked Questions about Alternative Educational Academy of Ogemaw County

Alternative Educational Academy of Ogemaw County ranks in the bottom 16.7% of Michigan high schools.

Students at Alternative Educational Academy of Ogemaw County are 94% White, 5% Two or more races.

In the 2023-24 school year, 130 students attended Alternative Educational Academy of Ogemaw County.


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