Jefferson Alternative Education High School serves 42 students in grades 9-12.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was <50% (which was lower than the Michigan state average of 80%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was <50% (which was lower than the Michigan state average of 80%).
Minority enrollment was 2% of the student body (majority Black), which was lower than the Michigan state average of 37% (majority Black).
School Overview
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
42 students
Total Classroom Teachers (06-07)
1 teacher
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(10-11)<50%
80%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(10-11)<50%
80%
Student-Teacher Ratio
n/a
17:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
4%
Hispanic
n/a
9%
Black
2%
18%
White
98%
63%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
(10-11)≤20%
81%
Eligible for Free Lunch
40%
50%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
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 80% MI state average), while <50% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 80% MI state average).
What is the graduation rate of Jefferson Alternative Education High School?
The graduation rate of Jefferson Alternative Education High School is 20%, which is lower than the Michigan state average of 81%.
How many students attend Jefferson Alternative Education High School?
42 students attend Jefferson Alternative Education High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
98% of Jefferson Alternative Education High School students are White, and 2% of students are Black.
What grades does Jefferson Alternative Education High School offer ?
Jefferson Alternative Education High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Jefferson Alternative Education High School part of?
Jefferson Alternative Education High School is part of Jefferson Schools (Monroe).
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