Is Academy of The Americas High School a good school?

Academy of The Americas High School ranks in the bottom 6.7% of Michigan alternative schools.

How many students attend Academy of The Americas High School?

In the 2023-24 school year, 813 students attended Academy of The Americas High School.

What is the racial makeup of Academy of The Americas High School?

Students at Academy of The Americas High School are 97% Hispanic, 1% African American, 1% White.

Academy of The Americas High School

Summary:

Academy of The Americas High School is an alternative public school in Detroit, Michigan, serving grades 4-12 with a total enrollment of 689 students. The school is part of the Detroit Public Schools Community District, which is ranked 563 out of 610 districts in Michigan and has a 0-star rating from SchoolDigger.

While the school has seen a significant improvement in its four-year graduation rate, increasing from 68.1% in 2020-2021 to 86.0% in 2022-2023, it still struggles with high dropout rates, ranging from 0.0% in 2018-2019 to 15.3% in 2021-2022. The school's academic performance, as measured by proficiency rates on state assessments, is significantly lower than the state and district averages across various subjects and grade levels, with proficiency rates ranging from 10.2% to 15.0% in the 2023-2024 school year, compared to the state averages of 37.5% to 44.0%. Additionally, the school has faced challenges with high chronic absenteeism rates, reaching as high as 73.9% in 2018-2019, and remains a significant concern with 53.1% of students chronically absent in the 2022-2023 school year.

When comparing Academy of The Americas High School to nearby schools, some interesting patterns emerge. Caniff Liberty Academy, a public charter school, outperforms Academy of The Americas High School in academic proficiency across most subjects and grade levels, with proficiency rates ranging from 17.6% to 42%. In contrast, Downriver Digital Academy, an alternative public school, has a lower four-year graduation rate (55.5%) and a higher dropout rate (22.2%) compared to Academy of The Americas High School. Additionally, Universal Academy, a public charter school, has a higher four-year graduation rate (87.7%) and a lower dropout rate (4.0%) than Academy of The Americas High School.

Detail:

Public, Alternative 4-12

5680 Konkel St
Detroit, MI 48210-3267

(313) 335-1310

District: Detroit Public Schools Community District

SchoolDigger Rank:
1387^th of 1,486 Michigan Alternative Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $17,958

Student/teacher ratio: 21.0

Number of students: 813

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:

97.3%

African American:

1.2%

White:

1.1%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 74%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Academy of The Americas High School ranks worse than 93.3% of elementary schools in Michigan. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 8.06. (See more...)

Compare Details Academy of The Americas High School ranks worse than 92.2% of middle schools in Michigan. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 9.38. (See more...)

The four-year cohort graduation rate measures the percentage of students at Academy of The Americas 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 Academy of The Americas High School has the largest alternative school student body size in the Detroit Public Schools Community District. Racial makeup is: Hispanic (97.3%), African American (1.2%), White (1.1%). (See more...)

Compare Details 74% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Academy of The Americas High School is 21, which is the highest among 5 alternative schools in the Detroit Public Schools Community District! (See more...)

Compare Academy of The Americas High School employs 38.6 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Academy of The Americas High School is $17,958, which is the lowest among 5 alternative schools in the Detroit Public Schools Community District!

Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Academy of The Americas High School:

SchoolDigger ranks Academy of The Americas High School 1387^th of 1486 Michigan public elementary schools. (See Academy of The Americas High School in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

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Hispanic students:

SchoolDigger ranks Academy of The Americas High School 827^th of 897 Michigan public middle schools. (See Academy of The Americas High School in the ranking list.)

Middle School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

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Detroit Public Schools Community District:

SchoolDigger ranks Detroit Public Schools Community District 563^rd of 610 Michigan school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for all elementary school students at Academy of The Americas High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	MI State Percentile
2022	6.21	1288^th	1344	4.2%
2023	9.69	1324^th	1470	9.9%
2024	8.06	1387^th	1486	6.7%

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Rank History for elementary school English Language Learner students at Academy of The Americas High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	MI State Percentile
2022	14.02	93^rd	98	5.1%
2023	13.11	168^th	180	6.7%
2024	9.27	180^th	184	2.2%

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Rank History for elementary school Low Socio Economic Status students at Academy of The Americas High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	MI State Percentile
2022	10.54	1027^th	1099	6.6%
2023	14.19	1196^th	1350	11.4%
2024	10.02	1298^th	1381	6.0%

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Rank History for elementary school Female students at Academy of The Americas High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	MI State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	8.99	1231^st	1321	6.8%
2024	5.98	1310^th	1342	2.4%

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Rank History for elementary school Male students at Academy of The Americas High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	MI State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	7.48	1269^th	1334	4.9%
2024	6.80	1294^th	1347	3.9%

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Rank History for elementary school Hispanic students at Academy of The Americas High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	MI State Percentile
2022	8.78	85^th	86	1.2%
2023	10.44	181^st	188	3.7%
2024	9.41	196^th	201	2.5%

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

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Rank History for all middle school students at Academy of The Americas High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	MI State Percentile
2022	10.78	714^th	776	8.0%
2023	10.04	805^th	883	8.8%
2024	9.38	827^th	897	7.8%

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Rank History for middle school English Language Learner students at Academy of The Americas High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	MI State Percentile
2022	29.59	25^th	38	34.2%
2023	16.23	64^th	72	11.1%
2024	11.44	88^th	88	0.0%

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Rank History for middle school Low Socio Economic Status students at Academy of The Americas High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	MI State Percentile
2022	15.88	620^th	691	10.3%
2023	15.85	721^st	825	12.6%
2024	11.13	781^st	836	6.6%

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Rank History for middle school Female students at Academy of The Americas High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	MI State Percentile
2022	12.29	602^nd	657	8.4%
2023	8.31	730^th	770	5.2%
2024	6.17	757^th	771	1.8%

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Rank History for middle school Male students at Academy of The Americas High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	MI State Percentile
2022	8.88	627^th	658	4.7%
2023	10.27	716^th	776	7.7%
2024	9.17	748^th	786	4.8%

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Rank History for middle school Hispanic students at Academy of The Americas High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	MI State Percentile
2022	10.38	130^th	138	5.8%
2023	8.27	239^th	246	2.8%
2024	8.56	253^rd	257	1.6%

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

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Rank History for all high school students at Academy of The Americas High School

Rank History for high school Low Socio Economic Status students at Academy of The Americas High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	MI State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	4.34	604^th	614	1.6%

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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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Year	White	African American	Hispanic	American Indian	Two or More Races	Total
2018	2	3	91	0	0	96
2019	3	6	114	0	0	123
2020	9	20	633	0	0	662
2021	8	17	680	1	0	706
2022	8	13	631	1	0	653
2023	5	14	667	3	0	689
2024	9	10	791	1	2	813

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 Academy of The Americas High School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2018	96	6.5	14.7	59.4
2019	123	7.0	17.5	58.5
2020	662	36.5	18.1	75.5
2021	706	27.0	26.1	73.8
2022	653	37.0	17.6	69.1
2023	689	33.3	20.6	77.9
2024	813	38.6	21.0	74

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 Academy of The Americas High School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2018	96	6.5	14.7	59.4
2019	123	7.0	17.5	58.5
2020	662	36.5	18.1	75.5
2021	706	27.0	26.1	73.8
2022	653	37.0	17.6	69.1
2023	689	33.3	20.6	77.9
2024	813	38.6	21.0	74

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 Academy of The Americas High School

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$5,084 (29.3%)	$12,252 (70.7%)	$17,336
2020	$1,522 (18.5%)	$6,709 (81.5%)	$8,231
2021	$1,404 (12.0%)	$10,306 (88.0%)	$11,710
2022	$6,210 (34.1%)	$12,011 (65.9%)	$18,222
2023	$6,221 (34.6%)	$11,737 (65.4%)	$17,958

Data source: Michigan Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Academy of The Americas High School

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Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	123	689	460.2%
African American	6	14	133.3%
American Indian	0	3
Asian	0	0
Hispanic	114	667	485.1%
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	3	5	66.7%
Two or More Races	0	0
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	58.5%	77.9%	19.4%

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking ()				Ranking ()				PSAT English Language Arts (2024)	PSAT Mathematics (2024)	SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing (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 ()	Statewide Rank ()	State Percentile ()	SchoolDigger Rating ()	Average Standard Score ()	Statewide Rank ()	State Percentile ()	Rank Change from Previous Year	PSAT English Language Arts 8th Grade	PSAT Mathematics 8th Grade	SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing 11th Grade	M-Step English Language Arts 3rd Grade	M-Step English Language Arts 4th Grade	M-Step English Language Arts 5th Grade	M-Step English Language Arts 6th Grade	M-Step English Language Arts 7th Grade	M-Step Math 3rd Grade	M-Step Math 4th Grade	M-Step Math 5th Grade	M-Step Math 6th Grade	M-Step Math 7th Grade	M-Step Science 5th Grade	M-Step Science 8th Grade	M-Step Science 11th Grade	M-Step Social Studies 5th 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
Academy of The Americas High School	Public, Alternative	4-12	5680 Konkel St	Detroit	48210	Wayne County	Detroit Public Schools Community District	No	No	No	Yes	(313) 335-1310	813	39	21.0	74.0%	9 (1.1%)	10 (1.2%)	791 (97.3%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.1%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.2%)								(n/a)	24.0	6.7	10.7		11.5	12.2	12.4	15.0		10.2	6.9	9.0	8.0	16.7	14.2		2.9	8.5		$17,958	$6,221	$11,737
New Paradigm College Prep	Public, Charter, Alternative	PK, KG-12	4001 29th St	Detroit	48210	Wayne County	New Paradigm College Prep	Yes	No	No	Yes	(313) 852-1500	182	12	15.1	75.3%	1 (0.5%)	60 (33.0%)	121 (66.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)								(n/a)	22.2			19.1			19.2	27.3	47.6			11.5			22.2					$14,838	$4,679	$10,159
Hope of Detroit Academy Elementary	Public, Magnet, Charter, Alternative	K-10	4443 N Campbell St	Detroit	48210	Wayne County	Hope of Detroit Academy	Yes	Yes	No	Yes	(313) 897-8720	349	21	16.6	95.1%	6 (1.7%)	38 (10.9%)	303 (86.8%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.3%)								(n/a)				8.5	7.4					9.8										$12,436	$4,502	$7,933
Hope of Detroit Academy MiddleHigh	Public, Magnet, Charter, Alternative	K-12	4444 35th St	Detroit	48210	Wayne County	Hope of Detroit Academy	Yes	Yes	No	Yes	(313) 788-1122	653	31	20.9	89.9%	7 (1.1%)	57 (8.7%)	588 (90.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.2%)								(n/a)	34.2	7.9	13.6			23.2	16.9	6.8			10.7	12.7		21.4	19.2	14.1	7.1	9.1	9.1	$10,860	$3,490	$7,369
Universal Academy	Public, Charter, Alternative	K-12	4833 Ogden St	Detroit	48210	Wayne County	Universal Academy	Yes	No	No	Yes	(313) 581-5006	684	38	18.0	99.6%	642 (93.9%)	7 (1.0%)	35 (5.1%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)								(n/a)	20.8		11.8	9.4		11.5		5.3	22.6	8.0	9.6		5.3	7.7	5.7	5.9			7.8	$10,648	$3,835	$6,813
Advanced Technology Academy	Public, Magnet, Charter, Alternative	PK, KG-12	4801 Oakman Blvd	Dearborn	48126	Wayne County	Advanced Technology Academy	Yes	Yes	No	Yes	(313) 625-4700	1,217	54	22.4	93.3%	23 (1.9%)	885 (72.7%)	299 (24.6%)	1 (0.1%)	1 (0.1%)	4 (0.3%)	4 (0.3%)								(n/a)	50.5	9.3	20.6	7.3	9.0	18.1	12.1	26.4	6.0		3.7	5.0	12.1	12.2	13.2	14.4	3.6	3.8	15.4	$11,414	$1,669	$9,745
River Rouge Alternative Virtual Academy	Public, Alternative	K-12	1460 Coolidge Hwy	River Rouge	48218	Wayne County	River Rouge School District of the City of	No	No	No	No	(800) 297-2119	838	1	829.7	83.7%	342 (40.8%)	423 (50.5%)	44 (5.3%)	6 (0.7%)	4 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	19 (2.3%)								(n/a)	39.1		13.8		25.0			18.2								4.0			11.8	$20,579	$1,316	$19,263
DPSCD Virtual School	Public, Virtual, Alternative	K-12	9026 Woodward Ave	Detroit	48202	Wayne County	Detroit Public Schools Community District	No	No	Yes	No	(313) 873-6897	200	21	9.6	76.0%	7 (3.5%)	184 (92.0%)	8 (4.0%)	1 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)								(n/a)	38.5		25.0				31.8		25.0											$25,854	$18,609	$7,245
Joy Preparatory Academy	Public, Charter, Alternative	PK, KG-12	15055 Dexter Ave	Detroit	48238	Wayne County	Joy Preparatory Academy	Yes	No	No	Yes	(313) 340-0023	171	14	11.8	99.4%	0 (0.0%)	169 (98.8%)	1 (0.6%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.6%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)								(n/a)				14.8	25.0	25.0	45.0		29.6	25.0		15.0								$18,781	$6,841	$11,941
Caniff Liberty Academy	Public, Charter, Alternative	PK, KG-9	2650 Caniff St	Hamtramck	48212	Wayne County	Caniff Liberty Academy	Yes	No	No	Yes	(248) 327-7673	562	20	27.9	92.7%	333 (59.3%)	53 (9.4%)	0 (0.0%)	161 (28.6%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	15 (2.7%)								(n/a)	42.0	13.7		18.0	26.0	33.3	25.5	29.1	31.5	35.2	32.0	34.5	35.7	30.0	17.6		20.0	7.8		$13,497	$3,685	$9,812

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