Serving 2 students in grades 7-12, Fulton Alternative Education ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Michigan for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is ≤10% (which is lower than the Michigan state average of 37%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is ≤10% (which is lower than the Michigan state average of 43%).
The student-teacher ratio of 1:1 is lower than the Michigan state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 50% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Michigan state average of 37% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (2025)
- School Type: Alternative school
- Grades: 7-12
- Enrollment: 2 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 1:1
- Minority Enrollment: 50%
- Graduation Rate: <50%
- Math Proficiency: ≤10%
- Reading Proficiency: ≤10%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education
School Overview
Fulton Alternative Education's student population of 2 students has declined by 98% over five school years.
The teacher population of 3 teachers has declined by 70% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 7-12
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
2 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
3 teachers
School Calendar
School Rankings
The diversity score of Fulton Alternative Education is 0.51, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.56. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(17-18)≤10%
37%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(17-18)≤10%
43%
Student-Teacher Ratio
1:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
4%
Hispanic
n/a
9%
Black
50%
18%
White
50%
63%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
(21-22)<50%
81%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
50%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (20-21)
8%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤10% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 37% MI state average), while ≤10% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 43% MI state average).
What is the graduation rate of Fulton Alternative Education?
The graduation rate of Fulton Alternative Education is 50%, which is lower than the Michigan state average of 81%.
How many students attend Fulton Alternative Education?
2 students attend Fulton Alternative Education.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
50% of Fulton Alternative Education students are Black, and 50% of students are White.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Fulton Alternative Education?
Fulton Alternative Education has a student ration of 1:1, which is lower than the Michigan state average of 17:1.
What grades does Fulton Alternative Education offer ?
Fulton Alternative Education offers enrollment in grades 7-12 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Fulton Alternative Education part of?
Fulton Alternative Education is part of Fulton Schools School District.
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