Serving 92 students in grades 9-12, Neigebaur Alternative Education Center ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Michigan for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was <50% (which was higher than the Michigan state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was <50% (which was lower than the Michigan state average of 67%).
The student:teacher ratio of 23:1 was higher than the Michigan state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment was 52% of the student body (majority Black), which was higher than the Michigan state average of 37% (majority Black).
School Overview
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
92 students
Total Classroom Teachers
4 teachers
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(13-14)<50%
41%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(13-14)<50%
67%
Student : Teacher Ratio
23:1
17:1
American Indian
2%
1%
Asian
2%
4%
Hispanic
2%
9%
Black
43%
18%
White
48%
63%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
(13-14)11-19%
84%
Eligible for Free Lunch
70%
50%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
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 41% MI state average), while <50% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 67% MI state average).
What is the graduation rate of Neigebaur Alternative Education Center?
The graduation rate of Neigebaur Alternative Education Center is 11-19%, which is lower than the Michigan state average of 84%.
How many students attend Neigebaur Alternative Education Center?
92 students attend Neigebaur Alternative Education Center.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
48% of Neigebaur Alternative Education Center students are White, 43% of students are Black, 3% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are American Indian, 2% of students are Asian, and 2% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Neigebaur Alternative Education Center?
Neigebaur Alternative Education Center has a student ration of 23:1, which is higher than the Michigan state average of 17:1.
What grades does Neigebaur Alternative Education Center offer ?
Neigebaur Alternative Education Center offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Neigebaur Alternative Education Center part of?
Neigebaur Alternative Education Center is part of Fitzgerald Public Schools School District.
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