Teachers

Student-Teacher Ratio
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Source: MI Dept. of Education, 2007-2008
 This SchoolState Average
Students per FTE teacher2521
 
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  Students
 
Student Ethnicity
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Source: MI Dept. of Education, 2007-2008
EthnicityThis SchoolState Average
White80%71%
Asian9%2%
African American8%20%
Hispanic2%5%
Native Hawaiian<1%<1%
American Indian<1%<1%
Multiracial<1%<1%
Student Economic Level
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Source: MI Dept. of Education, 2007-2008
 This SchoolState Average
Students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch program9%37%
Attendance
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Source: MI Dept. of Education, 2006-2007
 This SchoolState Average
Attendance rate96%95%
 
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  Spending Per Pupil
 
Spending Per Pupil
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 This DistrictState Average
Total per pupil expenditures$8,584$9,244
Breakdown By Expenditure  
Instructional59%59%
Student and staff support11%10%
Administration10%12%
Other expenditures19%19%
Source: NCES, 2006-2007
 
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  Advanced Placement Exams

In 2007-2008 students at this school took Advanced Placement (AP) exams in the following areas:
  • Art: Studio Drawing
  • Biology
  • Calculus AB
  • Calculus BC
  • Chemistry
  • Computer Science A
  • English Language & Composition
  • English Literature & Composition
  • German Language
  • Government & Politics: Comparative
  • Government & Politics: U.S.
  • Physics B
  • Physics C: Electricity & Magnetism
  • Physics C: Mechanics
  • Psychology
  • Spanish Language
  • Statistics
  • U.S. History
  • World History
Source: The College Board®, 2007-2008

About the AP Exams
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  • In 2007-2008 the College Board® administered AP exams in 37 courses spanning 22 subject areas, including literature, art, science, math, history, language, music and psychology.
  • Many schools offer college-level classes to prepare students for the AP exams, but students can take exams without completing a specific course.
  • The exams listed on GreatSchools profiles represent schools with at least one student taking each exam.
  • Students who score well on AP exams can earn advanced standing or college credit from most U.S. colleges and universities.
 
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