Discovery Alternative High School

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Public 9-12


 173 54th St SW
       Grand Rapids, MI  49548-5611


(616) 531-7433

District: Kelloggsville Public Schools


Student/teacher ratio:  19.2 Help
Number of students:  133

Racial breakdown:

White:
39.1%
African American:
27.8%
Hispanic:
27.8%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  71.4% Help


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Compare Details In 2013 the calculated Average Standard Score was 12.78. (See more...)
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Rank History for Discovery Alternative High School

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Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2006 32.40 540th 705 23.4%
2007 20.67 609th 767 20.6%
2008 17.22 613th 750 18.3%
2009 28.42 569th 754 24.5%
2010 16.43 632nd 765 17.4%
2011 11.70 680th 784 13.3%
2012 8.39 724th 773 6.3%
2013 12.78 684th 805 15.0%
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Data source: test scores: Michigan Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

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by a citizen
Saturday, November 27, 2010

Open Quote Discovery is by far the best school in michigan they are truly there for the students not the money like most teachers they have a true passion for what they do the principle jamie treats every student former and presant like they are her own children Close Quote


Facebook Profile Picture by a student on FaceBook
Tuesday, October 5, 2010

Open Quote I graduated from Discovery back in 1994 ,When I started there I was having some very serious issues with staying interested in school long enough to make it there everyday.
Discovery was exactly what I needed. Their Independent study curriculum and friendly helpful staff helped me stay focused and probably saved my education.I met lots of life long friends there and formed many other meaningful relationships on campus. Thank you Alternative Education. Close Quote


by a student
Saturday, September 25, 2010

Open Quote I think discovery has a different teaching approach, but very effective. Close Quote



Enrollment information for Discovery Alternative High School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1997 80 12 1 8 0 n/a n/a 0 101
1998 75 8 6 6 0 n/a n/a 0 95
1999 86 8 2 4 0 n/a n/a 0 100
2000 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 112 112
2001 92 11 0 6 0 n/a n/a 0 109
2002 107 21 0 12 0 n/a n/a 0 140
2003 107 21 0 12 0 n/a n/a 0 140
2004 119 20 0 15 1 n/a n/a 0 155
2005 105 21 3 13 5 n/a n/a 1 148
2006 89 37 0 21 5 n/a n/a 1 153
2007 102 24 3 11 3 n/a n/a 5 148
2008 99 39 5 39 2 n/a n/a 0 184
2009 126 68 2 32 6 n/a n/a 0 234
2010 121 63 3 44 8 n/a n/a 0 239
2011 89 86 1 33 2 0 10 0 221
2012 70 57 2 31 0 0 9 0 169
2013 52 37 3 37 0 0 4 0 133

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 Discovery Alternative High School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1997 101 4.0 25.3 0
1998 95 4.0 23.8 0
1999 100 4.0 25.0 0
2000 112 5.0 0.0 n/a
2001 109 5.5 19.8 0
2002 140 8.0 17.5 n/a
2003 140 8.0 17.5 n/a
2004 155 7.0 22.1 n/a
2005 148 7.0 21.1 n/a
2006 153 7.0 21.9 69.1
2007 148 7.4 20.0 51.7
2008 184 9.0 20.4 57.1
2009 234 8.5 27.5 65.8
2010 239 8.0 29.8 64.4
2011 221 9.5 23.2 70.6
2012 169 9.3 18.1 79.9
2013 133 6.9 19.2 71.4

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 Discovery Alternative High School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1997 101 4.0 25.3 0
1998 95 4.0 23.8 0
1999 100 4.0 25.0 0
2000 112 5.0 0.0 n/a
2001 109 5.5 19.8 0
2002 140 8.0 17.5 n/a
2003 140 8.0 17.5 n/a
2004 155 7.0 22.1 n/a
2005 148 7.0 21.1 n/a
2006 153 7.0 21.9 69.1
2007 148 7.4 20.0 51.7
2008 184 9.0 20.4 57.1
2009 234 8.5 27.5 65.8
2010 239 8.0 29.8 64.4
2011 221 9.5 23.2 70.6
2012 169 9.3 18.1 79.9
2013 133 6.9 19.2 71.4

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.





Frequently Asked Questions about Discovery Alternative High School

Students at Discovery Alternative High School are 39% White, 28% African American, 28% Hispanic, 3% Two or more races, 2% Asian.

In the 2012-13 school year, 133 students attended Discovery Alternative High School.


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