Serving 258 students in grades 9-12, Ucs Alternative Learning 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 ≤10% (which is lower than the Michigan state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is ≤10% (which is lower than the Michigan state average of 45%).
The student:teacher ratio of 26:1 is higher than the Michigan state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 33% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Michigan state average of 37% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
- School Type: Alternative school
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 258 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 26:1
- Minority Enrollment: 33%
- Graduation Rate: 50-54% (Btm 50% in MI)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: ≤10% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: ≤10% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 20-29% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education
School Overview
Ucs Alternative Learning Center's student population of 258 students has grown by 25% over five school years.
The teacher population of 10 teachers has grown by 42% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
258 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
10 teachers
School Rankings
Ucs Alternative Learning Center ranks within the bottom 50% of all 3,069 schools in Michigan (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Ucs Alternative Learning Center is 0.52, 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.
Overall Testing Rank
#2834 out of 3069 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤10%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤10%
45%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-29%
38%
Student : Teacher Ratio
26:1
17:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
3%
4%
Hispanic
6%
9%
Black
16%
18%
White
67%
63%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
7%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
50-54%
81%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
65%
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 is Ucs Alternative Learning Center's ranking?
Ucs Alternative Learning Center is ranked #2834 out of 3,069 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?
≤10% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% MI state average), while ≤10% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% MI state average).
What is the graduation rate of Ucs Alternative Learning Center?
The graduation rate of Ucs Alternative Learning Center is 50-54%, which is lower than the Michigan state average of 81%.
How many students attend Ucs Alternative Learning Center?
258 students attend Ucs Alternative Learning Center.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
67% of Ucs Alternative Learning Center students are White, 16% of students are Black, 7% of students are Two or more races, 6% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Ucs Alternative Learning Center?
Ucs Alternative Learning Center has a student ration of 26:1, which is higher than the Michigan state average of 17:1.
What grades does Ucs Alternative Learning Center offer ?
Ucs Alternative Learning Center offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Ucs Alternative Learning Center part of?
Ucs Alternative Learning Center is part of Utica Community Schools School District.
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