Success Academy

Summary:

Success Academy is a public virtual high school located in Warren, Michigan, serving grades 6-12. With a relatively small student population of 81, the school is part of the Van Dyke Public Schools district, which is ranked 560 out of 610 districts in Michigan and has a 0-star rating from SchoolDigger.

While Success Academy has a higher percentage of White (33.33%) and African American (59.26%) students compared to the surrounding schools, it has struggled with several key metrics. The school's four-year graduation rates have fluctuated, ranging from a low of 45.4% in 2018-2019 to a high of 86.6% in 2021-2022, which is generally lower than nearby schools like Lincoln High School. Additionally, Success Academy has experienced relatively high dropout rates, ranging from 5.5% to 27.2%, and high chronic absenteeism rates, ranging from 16.1% to 39.4%, both of which are significantly higher than the surrounding schools.

Academically, Success Academy's test scores, as measured by the M-Step and SAT assessments, are significantly lower than the state and district averages. For example, in 2023-2024, only 13.64% of 11th-grade students at Success Academy were proficient or better in M-Step Science, compared to 37.5% statewide. This poor academic performance, coupled with the school's high percentage of students (over 90%) receiving free or reduced-price lunch, suggests that socioeconomic factors may be playing a significant role in the school's challenges. As a virtual school, Success Academy may also face unique challenges in engaging and supporting its students, which could contribute to the high dropout rates and chronic absenteeism. Addressing these issues will likely require a comprehensive and sustained improvement strategy in collaboration with the district, community stakeholders, and educational experts.

Detail:

Public, Virtual 6-12

23500 Mac Arthur Blvd
Warren, MI 48089-1741

(586) 427-0836

District: Van Dyke Public Schools

SchoolDigger Rank:
626^th of 743 Michigan High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $8,348

Student/teacher ratio: 15.4

Number of students: 81

Racial breakdown:

African American:

59.3%

White:

33.3%

Two or more races:

3.7%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 96.3%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Success Academy ranks worse than 84.3% of high schools in Michigan. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 15.51. (See more...)

The four-year cohort graduation rate measures the percentage of students at Success Academy 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 Racial makeup is: African American (59.3%), White (33.3%), two or more races (3.7%). (See more...)

Compare Details 96.3% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Success Academy is 15.4. (See more...)

Compare Success Academy employs 5.2 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Success Academy is $8,348.

Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Success Academy:

SchoolDigger ranks Success Academy 626^th of 743 Michigan public high schools. (See Success Academy in the ranking list.)

High School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

Low Socio Economic Status students:

Van Dyke Public Schools:

SchoolDigger ranks Van Dyke Public Schools 560^th of 610 Michigan school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Success Academy

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Rank History for all students at Success Academy

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	MI State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2018	4.37	791^st	824	4.0%
2024	15.51	626^th	743	15.7%

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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Success Academy

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	MI State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2018	4.80	714^th	755	5.4%
2024	24.84	507^th	654	22.5%

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Rank History for Female students at Success Academy

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	MI State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2018	2.70	694^th	710	2.3%

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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.

Data source: Michigan Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Success Academy

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Two or More Races	Total
2015	10	9	0	0	1	4	24
2016	12	9	0	0	0	3	24
2017	19	17	0	0	0	6	42
2018	15	17	1	1	0	10	44
2019	18	25	0	1	0	9	53
2020	14	17	1	1	0	8	41
2021	10	23	2	1	0	5	41
2022	22	36	1	1	0	4	64
2023	27	48	1	2	0	3	81

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 Success Academy

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2015	24	0.0	n/a	83.3
2016	24	0.0	n/a	62.5
2017	42	0.0	n/a	54.8
2018	44	0.0	n/a	79.5
2019	53	0.3	155.8	86.8
2020	41	0.0	n/a	90.2
2021	41	1.0	41.0	92.7
2022	64	4.2	15.0	96.9
2023	81	5.2	15.4	96.3

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 Success Academy

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2015	24	0.0	n/a	83.3
2016	24	0.0	n/a	62.5
2017	42	0.0	n/a	54.8
2018	44	0.0	n/a	79.5
2019	53	0.3	155.8	86.8
2020	41	0.0	n/a	90.2
2021	41	1.0	41.0	92.7
2022	64	4.2	15.0	96.9
2023	81	5.2	15.4	96.3

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 Success Academy

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$948 (11.5%)	$7,261 (88.5%)	$8,209
2020	$489 (5.6%)	$8,301 (94.4%)	$8,790
2021	$939 (10.3%)	$8,214 (89.7%)	$9,154
2022	$1,762 (19.8%)	$7,145 (80.2%)	$8,906
2023	$1,316 (15.8%)	$7,031 (84.2%)	$8,348

Data source: Michigan Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Success 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.

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	53	81	52.8%
African American	25	48	92%
American Indian	0	0
Asian	0	1
Hispanic	1	2	100%
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	18	27	50%
Two or More Races	9	3	66.7%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	86.8%	96.3%	9.5%

Schools Near Success Academy

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing (2024)	SAT Mathematics (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 (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	SchoolDigger Rating (2024)	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	Rank Change from Previous Year	SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing 11th Grade	SAT Mathematics 11th Grade	M-Step Science 11th Grade	M-Step Social Studies 11th Grade	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Success Academy	Public, Virtual	6-12	23500 Mac Arthur Blvd	Warren	48089	Macomb County	Van Dyke Public Schools	No	No	Yes	No	(586) 427-0836	81	5	15.4	96.3%	27 (33.3%)	48 (59.3%)	2 (2.5%)	1 (1.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (3.7%)	15.5	626^th of 743 public high schools	15.7%					(n/a)			13.6	22.7	$8,348	$1,316	$7,031
Lincoln High School	Public	9-12	22900 Federal Ave	Warren	48089	Macomb County	Van Dyke Public Schools	No	No	No	No	(586) 758-8307	440	32	13.7	90.7%	48 (10.9%)	332 (75.5%)	16 (3.6%)	14 (3.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	30 (6.8%)	4.3	726^th of 743 public high schools	2.3%		6.4	694^th of 735 public high schools	5.6%	32	12.8		8.3	6.4	$21,710	$2,757	$18,952
Rising Stars Academy	Public, Charter	12	23855 Lawrence	Center Line	48015	Macomb County	Rising Stars Academy	Yes	No	No	No	(586) 405-9473	57	6	9.8	73.7%	35 (61.4%)	13 (22.8%)	2 (3.5%)	5 (8.8%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (3.5%)								(n/a)					$14,466	$2,627	$11,839
Center Line High School	Public	9-12	26300 Arsenal	Center Line	48015	Macomb County	Center Line Public Schools	No	No	No	No	(586) 510-2100	663	39	16.8	67.0%	277 (41.8%)	202 (30.5%)	34 (5.1%)	104 (15.7%)	3 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	43 (6.5%)	34.2	477^th of 743 public high schools	35.8%		11.2	662^nd of 735 public high schools	9.9%	185	39.2	12.2	31.8	33.8	$17,614	$3,006	$14,608
Warren Woods Adult Education	Public	10-12	12900 Frazho Rd	Warren	48089	Macomb County	Warren Woods Public Schools	No	No	No	No	(586) 439-4408	2	4	.5		1 (50.0%)	1 (50.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)								(n/a)
Fitzgerald Senior High School	Public	9-12	23200 Ryan Rd	Warren	48091	Macomb County	Fitzgerald Public Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(586) 757-7070	806	43	18.5	82.0%	136 (16.9%)	441 (54.7%)	23 (2.9%)	161 (20.0%)	3 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	42 (5.2%)	18.2	613^th of 743 public high schools	17.5%		12.7	646^th of 735 public high schools	12.1%	33	30.0		12.6	25.6	$18,607	$4,807	$13,800
Fitzgerald Virtual Academy	Public, Virtual	9-12	23200 Ryan Rd	Warren	48091	Macomb County	Fitzgerald Public Schools	No	No	Yes	No	(586) 757-7070	71	39	1.8	84.5%	19 (26.8%)	37 (52.1%)	2 (2.8%)	5 (7.0%)	1 (1.4%)	0 (0.0%)	7 (9.9%)								(n/a)					$10,925	$1,192	$9,734
Osborn High School	Public	9-12	11600 E 7 Mile Rd	Detroit	48205	Wayne County	Detroit Public Schools Community District	No	No	No	Yes	(313) 866-0343	407	26	15.8	91.9%	4 (1.0%)	399 (98.0%)	1 (0.2%)	3 (0.7%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)								(n/a)					$21,801	$8,063	$13,737
Macomb Math Science Technology Center	Public	9-12	27500 Cosgrove Dr	Warren	48092	Macomb County	Warren Consolidated Schools	No	No	No	No	(586) 698-4393	1	9	.1		0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (100.0%)								(n/a)					$54,535	$1,964	$52,571
Eastpointe Virtual Academy	Public, Virtual	6-12	15501 Couzens Ave	Eastpointe	48021	Macomb County	Eastpointe Community Schools	No	No	Yes	No	(586) 533-3700	127	3	49.4	77.2%	10 (7.9%)	106 (83.5%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (3.1%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	7 (5.5%)								(n/a)					$6,969	$2,578	$4,391

Frequently Asked Questions about Success Academy

Is Success Academy a good school?

Success Academy ranks in the bottom 15.7% of Michigan high schools.

What district is Success Academy in?

Van Dyke Public Schools

What is the racial makeup of Success Academy?

Students at Success Academy are 59% African American, 33% White, 4% Two or more races, 2% Hispanic, 1% Asian.

How many students attend Success Academy?

In the 2022-23 school year, 81 students attended Success Academy.

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