Serving 59 students in grades Kindergarten-12, Career And Alternative Pathways To Education Center 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 ≤20% (which is lower than the Michigan state average of 35%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is <50% (which is higher than the Michigan state average of 45%).
The student-teacher ratio of 7:1 is lower than the Michigan state level of 16:1.
Minority enrollment is 95% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Michigan state average of 37% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (2026)
- School Type: Alternative school / Magnet School
- Grades: Kindergarten-12
- Enrollment: 59 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 7:1
- Minority Enrollment: 95%
- Graduation Rate: 40-49% (Btm 50% in MI)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: ≤20% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: <50% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: <50% (Top 30%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Career And Alternative Pathways To Education Center ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Michigan for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Career And Alternative Pathways To Education Center's student population of 59 students has declined by 32% over five school years.
The teacher population of 9 teachers has grown by 200% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
59 students
Total Classroom Teachers
9 teachers
School Rankings
Career And Alternative Pathways To Education Center ranks within the bottom 50% of all 3,025 schools in Michigan (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Career And Alternative Pathways To Education Center is 0.27, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.57. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1665 out of 3025 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤20%
35%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
<50%
45%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
<50%
38%
Student-Teacher Ratio
7:1
16:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
4%
Hispanic
5%
9%
Black
85%
18%
White
5%
63%
Hawaiian
5%
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
40-49%
81%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
97%
45%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Career And Alternative Pathways To Education Center's ranking?
Career And Alternative Pathways To Education Center is ranked #1665 out of 3,025 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Michigan.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤20% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 35% MI state average), while <50% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% MI state average).
What is the graduation rate of Career And Alternative Pathways To Education Center?
The graduation rate of Career And Alternative Pathways To Education Center is 40-49%, which is lower than the Michigan state average of 81%.
How many students attend Career And Alternative Pathways To Education Center?
59 students attend Career And Alternative Pathways To Education Center.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
85% of Career And Alternative Pathways To Education Center students are Black, 5% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are White, and 5% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Career And Alternative Pathways To Education Center?
Career And Alternative Pathways To Education Center has a student ration of 7:1, which is lower than the Michigan state average of 16:1.
What grades does Career And Alternative Pathways To Education Center offer ?
Career And Alternative Pathways To Education Center offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Career And Alternative Pathways To Education Center part of?
Career And Alternative Pathways To Education Center is part of Benton Harbor Area Schools.
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