Serving 74 students in grades 9-12, Grand Rapids Ellington Academy - High School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Michigan for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was <50% (which was higher than the Michigan state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was <50% (which was higher than the Michigan state average of 49%).
The student-teacher ratio of 15:1 was lower than the Michigan state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment was 96% of the student body (majority Black), which was higher than the Michigan state average of 37% (majority Black).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
74 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
5 teachers
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(16-17)<50%
39%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(16-17)<50%
49%
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
17:1
American Indian
3%
1%
Asian
n/a
4%
Hispanic
14%
9%
Black
74%
18%
White
4%
63%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
(16-17)21-39%
85%
Eligible for Free Lunch
82%
50%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Grand Rapids Ellington Academy Of Arts & Technology School District
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
<50% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 39% MI state average), while <50% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% MI state average).
What is the graduation rate of Grand Rapids Ellington Academy - High School?
The graduation rate of Grand Rapids Ellington Academy - High School is 21-39%, which is lower than the Michigan state average of 85%.
How many students attend Grand Rapids Ellington Academy - High School?
74 students attend Grand Rapids Ellington Academy - High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
74% of Grand Rapids Ellington Academy - High School students are Black, 14% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Two or more races, 4% of students are White, and 3% of students are American Indian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Grand Rapids Ellington Academy - High School?
Grand Rapids Ellington Academy - High School has a student ration of 15:1, which is lower than the Michigan state average of 17:1.
What grades does Grand Rapids Ellington Academy - High School offer ?
Grand Rapids Ellington Academy - High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Grand Rapids Ellington Academy - High School part of?
Grand Rapids Ellington Academy - High School is part of Grand Rapids Ellington Academy Of Arts & Technology School District.
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