Serving 181 students in grades 9-12, Link Learning Escanaba 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 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is ≤20% (which is lower than the Michigan state average of 45%).
Minority enrollment is 16% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is lower than the Michigan state average of 37% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (2026)
- School Type: Alternative school
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 181 students
- Minority Enrollment: 16%
- Graduation Rate: 30-39%
- Math Proficiency: ≤20%
- Reading Proficiency: ≤20% (Btm 50% in MI)
- Science Proficiency: ≤20% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education
School Overview
Link Learning Escanaba's student population of 181 students has grown by 5% over five school years.
The teacher population of 1 teachers has declined by 50% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(Exclusively virtual)
(Exclusively virtual)
Total Students
181 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
1 teacher
School Calendar
Last Day of School
Wed. Jun 3, 2026
School Rankings
The diversity score of Link Learning Escanaba is 0.29, 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)
(21-22)≤20%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤20%
45%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤20%
38%
Student-Teacher Ratio
n/a
17:1
American Indian
7%
1%
Asian
n/a
4%
Hispanic
4%
9%
Black
1%
18%
White
84%
63%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
(21-22)30-39%
81%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
67%
50%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
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?
≤20% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% MI state average), while ≤20% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% MI state average).
What is the graduation rate of Link Learning Escanaba?
The graduation rate of Link Learning Escanaba is 30-39%, which is lower than the Michigan state average of 81%.
How many students attend Link Learning Escanaba?
181 students attend Link Learning Escanaba.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
84% of Link Learning Escanaba students are White, 7% of students are American Indian, 4% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Black.
What grades does Link Learning Escanaba offer ?
Link Learning Escanaba offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (Exclusively virtual).
What school district is Link Learning Escanaba part of?
Link Learning Escanaba is part of Berrien Springs Public Schools.
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