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ACES Academy

Summary:

ACES Academy is a public high school located in Alpena, Michigan, serving grades 7-12 with a total enrollment of 70 students. The school is part of the Alpena Public Schools district, which is ranked 322 out of 606 districts in Michigan and has a 2-star rating from SchoolDigger.

ACES Academy has struggled with several key challenges, including low graduation rates ranging from 14.2% to 65.1% over the past 5 years, high dropout rates ranging from 20% to 46.4%, and extremely high chronic absenteeism rates ranging from 22.2% to 83.8%. The school's students also perform below the district and state averages in various standardized tests, such as M-Step Science, M-Step Social Studies, and SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing. Additionally, ACES Academy has a very high percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, ranging from 68.85% to 91.43% over the past 3 years, which is significantly higher than the 51.23% rate at Alpena High School.

When compared to nearby schools like Posen Consolidated High School and Alpena High School, ACES Academy appears to be underperforming across multiple metrics, including graduation rates, test scores, and chronic absenteeism. The school's leadership and the Alpena Public Schools district should closely examine the factors contributing to these challenges and develop a comprehensive plan to address them, ensuring the success of ACES Academy's students.


Detail:

Public 7-12

 3303 S Third Ave
       Alpena, MI  49707-3307

(989) 358-5170

District: Alpena Public Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $11,712 Help


Student/teacher ratio:  8.8 Help
Number of students:  71

Racial breakdown:

White:
91.5%
Two or more races:
5.6%
Hispanic:
2.8%

Free/discounted lunch recipients:  93% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details ACES Academy is not ranked due for the most recent year due to insufficient test score data. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 55.54. (See more...)
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The four-year cohort graduation rate measures the percentage of students at ACES Academy 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 (91.5%), two or more races (5.6%), Hispanic (2.8%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 93% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at ACES Academy is 8.8. (See more...)
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Compare ACES Academy employs 8 full-time teachers.
Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at ACES Academy is $11,712.
Schooldigger Rankings:

ACES Academy was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.

Alpena Public Schools:

SchoolDigger ranks Alpena Public Schools 313th of 610 Michigan school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for ACES Academy

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Rank History for all students at ACES Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2006 14.72 610th 705 13.5%
2007 14.76 633rd 767 17.5%
2008 31.57 561st 750 25.2%
2009 11.72 659th 754 12.6%
2010 12.00 670th 765 12.4%
2012 20.71 593rd 773 23.3%
2016 28.93 577th 852 32.3%
2017 3.51 793rd 835 5.0%
2018 27.83 566th 824 31.3%
2023 55.54 304th 735 58.6%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at ACES Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 67.00 170th 614 72.3%
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Rank History for Female students at ACES Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 26.60 511th 710 28.0%
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Rank History for White students at ACES Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 16.80 575th 708 18.8%
2023 33.11 432nd 647 33.2%
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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 ACES Academy

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
2002 184 2 2 0 1 n/a n/a 0 189
2003 184 2 2 0 1 n/a n/a 0 189
2004 145 1 1 1 0 n/a n/a 0 148
2005 136 2 1 0 0 n/a n/a 0 139
2006 160 1 0 0 3 n/a n/a 0 164
2007 128 0 0 2 7 n/a n/a 1 138
2008 143 n/a 1 2 2 n/a n/a 2 150
2009 140 0 0 3 3 n/a n/a 1 147
2010 162 0 1 3 3 n/a n/a 2 171
2011 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 173 173
2012 180 0 1 1 1 0 3 0 186
2013 155 0 1 2 1 0 2 0 161
2014 104 0 0 2 1 0 1 0 108
2015 113 0 0 0 1 0 1 0 115
2016 117 0 0 1 1 0 2 0 121
2017 100 0 0 1 0 0 3 0 104
2018 95 0 0 1 2 0 1 0 99
2019 70 0 0 1 2 0 1 0 74
2020 72 0 1 0 1 0 1 0 75
2021 57 0 1 2 0 0 1 0 61
2022 57 0 0 0 0 0 4 0 61
2023 65 0 0 3 0 0 2 0 70
2024 65 0 0 2 0 0 4 0 71

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 ACES Academy

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2002 189 10.5 18.0 28.6
2003 189 10.5 18.0 28.6
2004 148 9.3 15.9 31.8
2005 139 9.2 15.1 29.5
2006 164 9.4 17.4 38.4
2007 138 9.4 14.7 45.3
2008 150 9.4 16.0 50.7
2009 147 8.4 17.5 56.8
2010 171 8.7 19.4 72.8
2011 173 n/a n/a n/a
2012 186 7.6 24.4 67.2
2013 161 7.6 21.0 61.5
2014 108 7.8 13.8 66.7
2015 115 9.0 12.7 73.9
2016 121 7.0 17.2 76
2017 104 5.4 19.2 65.4
2018 99 4.7 21.0 76.8
2019 74 3.8 19.4 78.4
2020 75 4.2 17.8 82.7
2021 61 2.2 27.7 77
2022 61 1.1 52.1 68.9
2023 70 0.6 109.3 91.4
2024 71 8.0 8.8 93

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 ACES Academy

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2002 189 10.5 18.0 28.6
2003 189 10.5 18.0 28.6
2004 148 9.3 15.9 31.8
2005 139 9.2 15.1 29.5
2006 164 9.4 17.4 38.4
2007 138 9.4 14.7 45.3
2008 150 9.4 16.0 50.7
2009 147 8.4 17.5 56.8
2010 171 8.7 19.4 72.8
2011 173 n/a n/a n/a
2012 186 7.6 24.4 67.2
2013 161 7.6 21.0 61.5
2014 108 7.8 13.8 66.7
2015 115 9.0 12.7 73.9
2016 121 7.0 17.2 76
2017 104 5.4 19.2 65.4
2018 99 4.7 21.0 76.8
2019 74 3.8 19.4 78.4
2020 75 4.2 17.8 82.7
2021 61 2.2 27.7 77
2022 61 1.1 52.1 68.9
2023 70 0.6 109.3 91.4
2024 71 8.0 8.8 93

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.
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Per Pupil Expenditures for ACES Academy

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $665 (4.6%) $13,695 (95.4%) $14,360
2020 $417 (3.2%) $12,677 (96.8%) $13,094
2021 $785 (5.3%) $14,057 (94.7%) $14,842
2022 $599 (4.2%) $13,685 (95.8%) $14,284
2023 $674 (5.8%) $11,038 (94.2%) $11,712

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

Impact of COVID-19 on ACES Academy

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.

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 % proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
11th Grade Evidence-Based Reading and Writing (ACES Academy)2538.9
 13.9%
   11th Grade Evidence-Based Reading and Writing (Alpena Public Schools)61.662
 0.4%
   11th Grade Evidence-Based Reading and Writing (Michigan)55.352.2
 3.1%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
Total Students7470
 5.4%
African American00
American Indian20
 100%
Asian00
Hispanic13
 200%
Pacific Islander00
White7065
 7.1%
Two or More Races12
 100%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients78.4%91.4%
 13.1%

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Students at ACES Academy are 92% White, 6% Two or more races, 3% Hispanic.

In the 2023-24 school year, 71 students attended ACES Academy.


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