Summary
Academy of The Americas High School is an alternative public school in Detroit, Michigan, serving 813 students in grades 4-12. The school is part of the Detroit Public Schools Community District, which is ranked 549 out of 613 districts in the state and has a 1-star rating from SchoolDigger.
The school faces significant challenges, with fluctuating four-year graduation rates ranging from 74.2% to 83.3%, which are lower than the state average of around 80-85%. Additionally, the school has relatively high dropout rates, ranging from 7.6% to 16.6%, much higher than the state average. Chronic absenteeism is also a major issue, with rates ranging from 29.5% to 66.1%, far exceeding the state average of 15-20%. Academically, the school's proficiency rates on state assessments are significantly lower than the state and district averages across all grade levels and subject areas, with proficiency rates in English Language Arts and Math ranging from just 6.3% to 14.4%, compared to state averages of 38.6% to 44.4% in ELA and 31.5% to 42.7% in Math.
When compared to nearby schools, such as DPSCD Virtual School, which is also part of the Detroit Public Schools Community District, Academy of The Americas High School is underperforming across various metrics, including graduation rates, dropout rates, chronic absenteeism, and academic performance. The school serves a predominantly low-income student population, with 69.07% to 77.94% of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch, which may contribute to the challenges the school faces. Addressing these issues will likely require a comprehensive approach that considers the school's resource allocation, student-teacher ratio, and targeted interventions to meet the unique needs of the student population.
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