The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was <50% (which was lower than the Michigan state average of 78%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was <50% (which was lower than the Michigan state average of 82%).
School Overview
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 6-12
Total Students (09-10)
43 students
Total Classroom Teachers
1 teacher
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(09-10)<50%
78%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(09-10)<50%
82%
Student-Teacher Ratio
n/a
17:1
American Indian
(09-10)10%
2%
Asian
(09-10)n/a
3%
Hispanic
(09-10)2%
5%
Black
(09-10)2%
20%
White
(09-10)86%
70%
Hawaiian
(09-10)n/a
n/a
Two or more races
(09-10)n/a
n/a
Eligible for Free Lunch (09-10)
65%
40%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (09-10)
14%
6%
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 78% MI state average), while <50% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 82% MI state average).
How many students attend Orion Alternative School?
43 students attend Orion Alternative School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
86% of Orion Alternative School students are White, 10% of students are American Indian, 2% of students are Hispanic, and 2% of students are Black.
What grades does Orion Alternative School offer ?
Orion Alternative School offers enrollment in grades 6-12
What school district is Orion Alternative School part of?
Orion Alternative School is part of Forest Park School District.
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