Summary:
Cornerstone JeffersonDouglass Academy is an alternative public charter school in Detroit, Michigan, serving 530 students in grades K-12. The school has a predominantly African American student population, with 98.49% of students identifying as African American.
Cornerstone JeffersonDouglass Academy faces significant challenges, including high chronic absenteeism rates that have ranged from 24.1% to 70.8% in recent years, far exceeding the state average of 36%. The school's academic performance, as measured by proficiency rates on standardized assessments, is also significantly lower than state averages across all grade levels and subject areas. For example, in 2023-2024, the school's English Language Arts proficiency rates ranged from 7.32% to 16.4%, compared to state averages of 37.9% to 44%. In Mathematics, the school's proficiency rates ranged from 4.41% to 8.33%, compared to state averages of 43.4% to 31%. Compared to nearby schools like Center Line Preparatory Academy, Academy 21, and Keith Bovenschen School, Cornerstone JeffersonDouglass Academy's academic performance is generally lower.
Additionally, Cornerstone JeffersonDouglass Academy has a 100% free and reduced lunch rate, indicating that all students come from economically disadvantaged backgrounds, which is higher than the rates at nearby schools. The school's spending per student has fluctuated, ranging from $9,060 in 2019-2020 to $14,434 in 2021-2022, which is generally lower than the spending at nearby schools. These factors, combined with the school's stark racial disparity and the apparent link between chronic absenteeism and academic performance, suggest that Cornerstone JeffersonDouglass Academy faces significant challenges in providing a high-quality education to its students, and may require targeted interventions and resources to address these issues.
Thank you for your feedback!
Detail: