Academy 21

Summary:

Academy 21 is an alternative public magnet virtual school located in Warren, Michigan, serving grades 2-12 with a total enrollment of 197 students. The school is part of the Center Line Public Schools district, which is ranked 500 out of 610 districts in Michigan and has a 1-star rating from SchoolDigger.

While Academy 21 has a diverse student population, with 50.25% White, 27.41% African American, 7.11% Hispanic, 2.54% Asian, and 11.68% two or more races, the school faces several challenges. Its four-year graduation rate has improved from 12.9% in 2018-2019 to 35.2% in 2022-2023, but it is still significantly lower than the state average of 51.3% for the 2023-2024 school year. In comparison, the nearby Turning Point Academy had a 0% graduation rate in 2022-2023. Academy 21's test scores are generally lower than the Center Line Public Schools district and the state of Michigan, with proficiency rates ranging from 15.8% to 57.9% across various subjects and grade levels. In contrast, the nearby Michigan Mathematics and Science Academy Dequindre and Cornerstone JeffersonDouglass Academy have higher proficiency rates in several subjects.

Despite these challenges, Academy 21 has shown some improvements in recent years. The school's dropout rate has decreased from 35.4% in 2018-2019 to 15.6% in 2022-2023, and its student-teacher ratio has improved from 30.5 in 2020-2021 to 19.6 in 2022-2023. Additionally, the school's spending per student has increased from $7,367 in 2020-2021 to $15,332 in 2022-2023, which may indicate a focus on improving resources and support for students. However, the nearby Bozymowski Center and Turning Point Academy have even higher per-student spending, suggesting that funding alone may not be the sole factor in academic performance.


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Public, Magnet, Virtual, Alternative 2-12

 11300 Engleman Rd
       Warren, MI  48089-3535


(586) 510-2062

District: Center Line Public Schools

SchoolDigger Rank:
641st of 743 Michigan Alternative Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $15,332 Help


Student/teacher ratio:  15.0 Help
Number of students:  174

Racial breakdown:

White:
51.7%
African American:
24.7%
Two or more races:
11.5%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  80.5% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Academy 21 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 37.17. (See more...)
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Compare Details Academy 21 ranks worse than 86.3% of high schools in Michigan. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 13.81. (See more...)
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The four-year cohort graduation rate measures the percentage of students at Academy 21 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 (51.7%), African American (24.7%), two or more races (11.5%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 80.5% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Academy 21 is 15. (See more...)
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Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Academy 21 is $15,332.
Schooldigger 2023 Rankings:

Academy 21:

SchoolDigger ranks Academy 21 641st of 743 Michigan public high schools. (See Academy 21 in the ranking list.)

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Center Line Public Schools:

SchoolDigger ranks Center Line Public Schools 500th of 610 Michigan school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Academy 21

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Rank History for all middle school students at Academy 21

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 19.55 703rd 838 16.1%
2021 25.92 513th 675 24.0%
2023 37.17 540th 883 38.8%
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Rank History for middle school Low Socio Economic Status students at Academy 21

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 31.60 586th 815 28.1%
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Data source: test scores: Michigan Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

Rank History for Academy 21

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Rank History for all high school students at Academy 21

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2014 17.06 632nd 799 20.9%
2015 28.53 594th 832 28.6%
2016 22.90 608th 852 28.6%
2017 16.46 606th 835 27.4%
2018 10.32 697th 824 15.4%
2023 23.65 558th 735 24.1%
2024 13.81 641st 743 13.7%
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Rank History for high school Low Socio Economic Status students at Academy 21

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 28.41 413th 532 22.4%
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Rank History for high school Female students at Academy 21

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 8.78 568th 619 8.2%
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Rank History for high school Male students at Academy 21

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 34.41 407th 611 33.4%
2024 14.65 558th 633 11.8%
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Rank History for high school White students at Academy 21

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 11.70 528th 582 9.3%
2023 11.46 594th 647 8.2%
2024 27.15 471st 638 26.2%
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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 Academy 21

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
2012 80 16 0 1 2 0 6 0 105
2013 88 18 1 1 1 0 10 0 119
2014 124 27 3 4 4 0 9 0 171
2015 122 32 4 9 4 0 14 0 185
2016 119 36 6 6 1 0 10 0 178
2017 114 29 2 3 0 0 13 0 161
2018 112 25 5 1 2 0 13 0 158
2019 103 23 1 2 3 0 12 0 144
2020 128 22 3 7 3 0 24 0 187
2021 260 111 66 27 2 0 51 0 517
2022 144 72 20 16 1 0 34 0 287
2023 99 54 5 14 2 0 23 0 197
2024 90 43 9 8 4 0 20 0 174

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 21

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2012 105 2.4 42.1 52.4
2013 119 2.9 41.0 59.7
2014 171 5.0 34.2 46.8
2015 185 6.0 30.8 47.6
2016 178 6.0 29.6 54.5
2017 161 6.5 24.7 51.6
2018 158 5.2 30.3 69
2019 144 6.3 22.7 65.3
2020 187 9.0 20.7 62.6
2021 517 16.9 30.5 74.3
2022 287 13.7 20.9 79.1
2023 197 10.0 19.6 74.1
2024 174 11.5 15.0 80.5

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 21

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2012 105 2.4 42.1 52.4
2013 119 2.9 41.0 59.7
2014 171 5.0 34.2 46.8
2015 185 6.0 30.8 47.6
2016 178 6.0 29.6 54.5
2017 161 6.5 24.7 51.6
2018 158 5.2 30.3 69
2019 144 6.3 22.7 65.3
2020 187 9.0 20.7 62.6
2021 517 16.9 30.5 74.3
2022 287 13.7 20.9 79.1
2023 197 10.0 19.6 74.1
2024 174 11.5 15.0 80.5

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 Academy 21

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $307 (3.1%) $9,476 (96.9%) $9,784
2020 $323 (3.1%) $10,109 (96.9%) $10,432
2021 $365 (5.0%) $7,002 (95.0%) $7,367
2022 $513 (4.4%) $11,164 (95.6%) $11,677
2023 $2,727 (17.8%) $12,604 (82.2%) $15,332

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Academy 21

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 Social Studies (Academy 21)28.622.2
 6.4%
   11th Grade Social Studies (Center Line Public Schools)32.317.9
 14.4%
   11th Grade Social Studies (Michigan)46.636.1
 10.5%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students144197
 36.8%
African American2354
 134.8%
American Indian32
 33.3%
Asian15
 400%
Hispanic214
 600%
Pacific Islander00
White10399
 3.9%
Two or More Races1223
 91.7%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients65.3%74.1%
 8.8%


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Frequently Asked Questions about Academy 21

Academy 21 ranks in the bottom 13.7% of Michigan alternative schools.

In the 2023-24 school year, 174 students attended Academy 21.

Students at Academy 21 are 52% White, 25% African American, 11% Two or more races, 5% Asian, 5% Hispanic, 2% American Indian.


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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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