Thomas-gist Academy North serves 191 students in grades 5-8.
The student-teacher ratio of 19:1 was higher than the Michigan state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment was 98% of the student body (majority Black), which was higher than the Michigan state average of 37% (majority Black).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades 5-8
Total Students
191 students
Total Classroom Teachers
10 teachers
School Rankings
Student-Teacher Ratio
19:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
4%
Hispanic
n/a
9%
Black
98%
18%
White
2%
63%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
75%
50%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
10%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Thomas-Gist Academy School District
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
How many students attend Thomas-gist Academy North?
191 students attend Thomas-gist Academy North.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
98% of Thomas-gist Academy North students are Black, and 2% of students are White.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Thomas-gist Academy North?
Thomas-gist Academy North has a student ration of 19:1, which is higher than the Michigan state average of 17:1.
What grades does Thomas-gist Academy North offer ?
Thomas-gist Academy North offers enrollment in grades 5-8
What school district is Thomas-gist Academy North part of?
Thomas-gist Academy North is part of Thomas-Gist Academy School District.
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