Quick Stats (2025)
- School Type: Alternative school / Magnet School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-12
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education
School Overview
The teacher population of 1 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-12
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students (19-20)
3 students
Total Classroom Teachers
1 teacher
School Rankings
Student : Teacher Ratio
n/a
17:1
American Indian
(19-20)n/a
1%
Asian
(19-20)n/a
3%
Hispanic
(19-20)33%
8%
Black
(19-20)n/a
18%
White
(19-20)67%
66%
Hawaiian
(19-20)n/a
n/a
Two or more races
(19-20)n/a
4%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
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
How many students attend Bates?
3 students attend Bates.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
67% of Bates students are White, and 33% of students are Hispanic.
What grades does Bates offer ?
Bates offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-12 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Bates part of?
Bates is part of Dexter Community School District.
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