Atlanta Community Schools

Summary:

Atlanta Community Schools is an alternative public school located in Atlanta, Michigan, serving grades PK-12 with a total enrollment of 267 students. The school has a predominantly white student population, with 94.01% of students identifying as white in the 2022-2023 school year.

Atlanta Community Schools has seen significant fluctuations in its four-year graduation rates, ranging from a low of 66.6% in 2020-2021 to a high of 95.4% in the current 2022-2023 school year, which is notably higher than the state average of 81.4%. Similarly, the school's dropout rates have varied, from 0% in 2018-2019 and 2022-2023 to a high of 16.6% in 2020-2021, which is lower than the state average of 8.7%. However, the school's chronic absenteeism rate has steadily increased, reaching 39.1% in the current school year, significantly higher than the state average of 22.8%. Academically, Atlanta Community Schools generally performs below the state average on standardized tests, and it has a high percentage of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch, ranging from 64.81% to 80.15%, compared to the state average of 50.1%.

In comparison, Fairview School, located approximately 19 miles from Atlanta Community Schools, has a more homogeneous student population, with 98.66% of students identifying as white. Fairview School has a lower four-year graduation rate of 72.2% and a higher dropout rate of 27.7% compared to Atlanta Community Schools. However, Fairview School outperforms Atlanta Community Schools on standardized test scores and has a lower chronic absenteeism rate of 16.4% and a lower percentage of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch at 73.83%. These differences highlight the unique challenges and contexts faced by each school and the importance of tailoring interventions to address the specific needs of the student population.


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Public, Alternative PK, KG-12

 10500 County Road 489
       Atlanta, MI  49709-8000


(989) 785-4842

District: Atlanta Community Schools

SchoolDigger Rank:
897th of 1,486 Michigan Alternative Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $14,754 Help


Student/teacher ratio:  18.5 Help
Number of students:  267

Racial breakdown:

White:
94.0%
Two or more races:
2.6%
Hispanic:
1.5%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  80.1% Help


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Compare Details Atlanta Community Schools ranks worse than 60.4% of elementary schools in Michigan. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 37.37. (See more...)
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Compare Details Atlanta Community Schools ranks worse than 60.9% of middle schools in Michigan. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 36.28. (See more...)
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Compare Details Atlanta Community Schools ranks worse than 56% of high schools in Michigan. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 40.66. (See more...)
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The Adjusted Cohort Graduation Rate (ACGR) measures the percentage of Atlanta Community Schools freshmen who graduate within four years, adjusting for students who transfer in or out.
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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 high 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 (94%), two or more races (2.6%), Hispanic (1.5%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 80.1% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Atlanta Community Schools is $14,754.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Atlanta Community Schools:

SchoolDigger ranks Atlanta Community Schools 897th of 1486 Michigan public elementary schools. (See Atlanta Community Schools in the ranking list.)

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SchoolDigger ranks Atlanta Community Schools 546th of 897 Michigan public middle schools. (See Atlanta Community Schools in the ranking list.)

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SchoolDigger ranks Atlanta Community Schools 416th of 743 Michigan public high schools. (See Atlanta Community Schools in the ranking list.)

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Rank History for Atlanta Community Schools

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Rank History for all elementary school students at Atlanta Community Schools

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2006 21.43 1385th 1545 10.4%
2007 23.73 1379th 1565 11.9%
2008 42.23 1172nd 1577 25.7%
2009 45.47 1134th 1589 28.6%
2010 51.31 1037th 1552 33.2%
2011 58.43 817th 1552 47.4%
2012 41.20 1040th 1566 33.6%
2013 28.60 1208th 1563 22.7%
2014 33.32 1116th 1533 27.2%
2015 32.30 1130th 1580 28.5%
2016 42.57 921st 1548 40.5%
2017 28.77 1040th 1466 29.1%
2018 38.24 963rd 1448 33.5%
2019 22.87 1086th 1408 22.9%
2021 38.22 700th 1153 39.3%
2022 32.11 891st 1344 33.7%
2023 50.40 685th 1470 53.4%
2024 37.37 897th 1486 39.6%
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Rank History for elementary school Low Socio Economic Status students at Atlanta Community Schools

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 35.45 963rd 1397 31.1%
2023 68.69 306th 1350 77.3%
2024 50.68 625th 1381 54.7%
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Rank History for elementary school Male students at Atlanta Community Schools

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 25.01 1112th 1446 23.1%
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Rank History for elementary school White students at Atlanta Community Schools

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 25.26 1003rd 1253 20.0%
2019 19.52 970th 1128 14.0%
2021 29.95 734th 1005 27.0%
2022 19.69 927th 1102 15.9%
2023 39.99 736th 1198 38.6%
2024 22.94 977th 1204 18.9%
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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 Atlanta Community Schools

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2006 23.24 696th 806 13.6%
2007 30.51 679th 823 17.5%
2008 39.48 631st 839 24.8%
2009 34.93 669th 847 21.0%
2010 40.61 647th 851 24.0%
2011 37.93 654th 858 23.8%
2012 39.39 595th 900 33.9%
2013 21.15 760th 919 17.3%
2014 36.57 629th 921 31.7%
2015 22.52 713th 919 22.4%
2016 31.43 622nd 894 30.4%
2017 21.30 642nd 821 21.8%
2018 30.88 616th 838 26.5%
2019 49.66 365th 792 53.9%
2021 57.35 234th 675 65.3%
2022 41.36 436th 776 43.8%
2023 47.27 426th 883 51.8%
2024 36.28 546th 897 39.1%
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Rank History for middle school Low Socio Economic Status students at Atlanta Community Schools

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 33.35 574th 815 29.6%
2022 76.41 91st 691 86.8%
2023 63.77 212th 825 74.3%
2024 53.94 315th 836 62.3%
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Rank History for middle school Female students at Atlanta Community Schools

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 52.48 299th 771 61.2%
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Rank History for middle school Male students at Atlanta Community Schools

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 27.65 592nd 797 25.7%
2023 15.87 670th 776 13.7%
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Rank History for middle school White students at Atlanta Community Schools

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 16.77 602nd 678 11.2%
2019 38.45 373rd 624 40.2%
2021 41.08 311th 577 46.1%
2022 38.93 370th 638 42.0%
2023 37.96 416th 688 39.5%
2024 23.44 564th 701 19.5%
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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 Atlanta Community Schools

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2006 34.76 532nd 705 24.5%
2007 45.10 501st 767 34.7%
2008 39.19 528th 750 29.6%
2009 32.19 557th 754 26.1%
2010 35.64 538th 765 29.7%
2011 35.97 554th 784 29.3%
2012 43.96 483rd 773 37.5%
2013 29.00 562nd 805 30.2%
2014 30.24 568th 799 28.9%
2015 13.75 715th 832 14.1%
2016 29.61 568th 852 33.3%
2017 55.31 329th 835 60.6%
2018 34.51 520th 824 36.9%
2019 47.20 355th 666 46.7%
2021 18.55 493rd 561 12.1%
2023 18.98 599th 735 18.5%
2024 40.66 416th 743 44.0%
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Rank History for high school Low Socio Economic Status students at Atlanta Community Schools

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 28.38 463rd 614 24.6%
2024 74.09 117th 654 82.1%
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Rank History for high school Female students at Atlanta Community Schools

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 41.73 345th 619 44.3%
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Rank History for high school Male students at Atlanta Community Schools

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 46.99 312th 633 50.7%
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Rank History for high school White students at Atlanta Community Schools

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 16.29 579th 708 18.2%
2019 34.58 397th 582 31.8%
2021 10.44 490th 516 5.0%
2023 12.58 583rd 647 9.9%
2024 26.08 483rd 638 24.3%
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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.

Atlanta Community Schools Test Scores
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Enrollment information for Atlanta Community Schools

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 247 0 1 2 4 n/a n/a 0 254
1989 262 0 1 1 4 n/a n/a 0 268
1990 248 0 0 2 3 n/a n/a 0 253
1991 246 0 0 3 0 n/a n/a 1 250
1992 261 0 0 4 1 n/a n/a 0 266
1993 245 0 0 3 3 n/a n/a 0 251
1994 230 0 0 4 0 n/a n/a 0 234
1995 268 1 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 269
1996 268 1 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 269
1997 268 1 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 269
1998 272 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 272
1999 283 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 283
2000 245 2 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 247
2001 247 2 1 0 0 n/a n/a 0 250
2002 260 2 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 262
2003 260 2 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 262
2004 206 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 206
2005 209 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 209
2006 388 3 0 5 1 n/a n/a 0 397
2007 375 3 0 8 0 n/a n/a 0 386
2008 363 5 n/a 9 1 n/a n/a 0 378
2009 335 4 0 13 1 n/a n/a 0 353
2010 306 2 1 18 0 n/a n/a 0 327
2011 281 4 1 18 1 0 0 0 305
2012 257 3 0 14 0 0 0 0 274
2013 233 3 0 16 2 0 0 0 254
2014 237 3 0 11 1 0 1 0 253
2015 235 3 0 9 1 1 3 0 252
2016 238 3 0 6 2 1 8 0 258
2017 241 4 0 6 1 1 6 0 259
2018 223 4 0 4 0 1 7 0 239
2019 224 4 2 4 0 1 4 0 239
2020 238 4 3 1 0 1 5 0 252
2021 218 3 1 1 0 1 9 0 233
2022 242 4 1 6 0 1 8 0 262
2023 251 3 1 4 0 1 7 0 267

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 Atlanta Community Schools

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 254 n/a n/a n/a
1989 268 n/a n/a 30.2
1990 253 19.0 13.3 29.2
1991 250 n/a n/a n/a
1992 266 n/a n/a 62
1993 251 n/a 0.0 51.8
1994 234 16.0 14.6 28.2
1995 269 16.0 16.8 32.3
1996 269 16.0 16.8 32.3
1997 269 17.0 15.8 34.9
1998 272 17.0 16.0 39.3
1999 283 19.0 14.9 41.3
2000 247 18.8 13.1 47
2001 250 19.3 13.0 42.4
2002 262 19.0 13.8 51.1
2003 262 19.0 13.8 51.1
2004 206 18.0 11.4 52.9
2005 209 13.5 15.5 56
2006 397 25.8 15.4 28
2007 386 18.3 21.1 57.8
2008 378 18.5 20.4 64.6
2009 353 20.7 17.1 73.9
2010 327 20.0 16.3 73.1
2011 305 17.6 17.2 73.1
2012 274 16.1 16.9 71.2
2013 254 14.9 17.0 61.4
2014 253 14.2 17.7 70
2015 252 15.0 16.8 59.1
2016 258 15.0 17.2 58.5
2017 259 14.7 17.5 66.8
2018 239 14.3 16.6 71.5
2019 239 14.6 16.3 65.7
2020 252 15.7 15.9 65.9
2021 233 13.1 17.7 64.8
2022 262 14.1 18.5 65.3
2023 267 n/a n/a 80.1

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 Atlanta Community Schools

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 254 n/a n/a n/a
1989 268 n/a n/a 30.2
1990 253 19.0 13.3 29.2
1991 250 n/a n/a n/a
1992 266 n/a n/a 62
1993 251 n/a 0.0 51.8
1994 234 16.0 14.6 28.2
1995 269 16.0 16.8 32.3
1996 269 16.0 16.8 32.3
1997 269 17.0 15.8 34.9
1998 272 17.0 16.0 39.3
1999 283 19.0 14.9 41.3
2000 247 18.8 13.1 47
2001 250 19.3 13.0 42.4
2002 262 19.0 13.8 51.1
2003 262 19.0 13.8 51.1
2004 206 18.0 11.4 52.9
2005 209 13.5 15.5 56
2006 397 25.8 15.4 28
2007 386 18.3 21.1 57.8
2008 378 18.5 20.4 64.6
2009 353 20.7 17.1 73.9
2010 327 20.0 16.3 73.1
2011 305 17.6 17.2 73.1
2012 274 16.1 16.9 71.2
2013 254 14.9 17.0 61.4
2014 253 14.2 17.7 70
2015 252 15.0 16.8 59.1
2016 258 15.0 17.2 58.5
2017 259 14.7 17.5 66.8
2018 239 14.3 16.6 71.5
2019 239 14.6 16.3 65.7
2020 252 15.7 15.9 65.9
2021 233 13.1 17.7 64.8
2022 262 14.1 18.5 65.3
2023 267 n/a n/a 80.1

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 Atlanta Community Schools

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $1,291 (11.4%) $10,017 (88.6%) $11,308
2020 $1,257 (10.3%) $10,955 (89.7%) $12,212
2021 $2,694 (21.7%) $9,712 (78.3%) $12,406
2022 $3,837 (29.0%) $9,412 (71.0%) $13,248
2023 $3,625 (24.6%) $11,129 (75.4%) $14,754

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Atlanta Community Schools

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 1086th of 1408 Elementary schoolsRanks 685th of 1470 Elementary schools
 30.5%
Ranks 365th of 792 Middle schoolsRanks 426th of 883 Middle schools
 2.2%
Ranks 355th of 666 High schoolsRanks 599th of 735 High schools
 28.2%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
4th Grade English Language Arts (Atlanta Community Schools)29.431.8
 2.4%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Atlanta Community Schools)29.431.8
 2.4%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Michigan)45.843.4
 2.4%
4th Grade Math (Atlanta Community Schools)23.527.3
 3.8%
   4th Grade Math (Atlanta Community Schools)23.527.3
 3.8%
   4th Grade Math (Michigan)41.836.7
 5.1%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Atlanta Community Schools)21.740
 18.3%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Atlanta Community Schools)21.740
 18.3%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Michigan)46.243.9
 2.3%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Atlanta Community Schools)26.346.7
 20.4%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Atlanta Community Schools)26.346.7
 20.4%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Michigan)41.737.5
 4.2%
6th Grade Math (Atlanta Community Schools)36.853.3
 16.5%
   6th Grade Math (Atlanta Community Schools)36.853.3
 16.5%
   6th Grade Math (Michigan)35.129.6
 5.5%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Atlanta Community Schools)4037.5
 2.5%
   7th Grade English Language Arts (Atlanta Community Schools)4037.5
 2.5%
   7th Grade English Language Arts (Michigan)42.736.9
 5.8%
7th Grade Math (Atlanta Community Schools)4021.1
 18.9%
   7th Grade Math (Atlanta Community Schools)4021.1
 18.9%
   7th Grade Math (Michigan)35.730.2
 5.5%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Atlanta Community Schools)78.930
 48.9%
   8th Grade English Language Arts (Atlanta Community Schools)78.930
 48.9%
   8th Grade English Language Arts (Michigan)61.959.7
 2.2%
8th Grade Mathematics (Atlanta Community Schools)26.325
 1.3%
   8th Grade Mathematics (Atlanta Community Schools)26.325
 1.3%
   8th Grade Mathematics (Michigan)41.436.3
 5.1%
11th Grade Social Studies (Atlanta Community Schools)36.813.6
 23.2%
   11th Grade Social Studies (Atlanta Community Schools)36.813.6
 23.2%
   11th Grade Social Studies (Michigan)46.636.1
 10.5%
11th Grade Evidence-Based Reading and Writing (Atlanta Community Schools)47.422.7
 24.7%
   11th Grade Evidence-Based Reading and Writing (Atlanta Community Schools)47.422.7
 24.7%
   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 Students239267
 11.7%
African American43
 25%
American Indian00
Asian21
 50%
Hispanic44
Pacific Islander11
White224251
 12.1%
Two or More Races47
 75%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients65.7%80.1%
 14.5%


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Students at Atlanta Community Schools are 94% White, 3% Two or more races, 1% Hispanic, 1% African American.

Atlanta Community Schools ranks 897th of 1486 Michigan alternative schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

In the 2022-23 school year, 267 students attended Atlanta Community Schools.


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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Michigan Department of Education.

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