Diploma And Careers Institute serves 478 students in grades 9-12.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is ≤20% (which is lower than the Michigan state average of 35%).
Minority enrollment is 46% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Michigan state average of 37% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (2025)
- School Type: Alternative school
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 478 students
- Minority Enrollment: 46%
- Graduation Rate: 35-39% (Btm 50% in MI)
- Math Proficiency: ≤20% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Diploma And Careers Institute ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Michigan for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
School Overview
Diploma And Careers Institute's student population of 478 students has grown by 107% over five school years.
The teacher population of 5 teachers has grown by 400% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(Exclusively virtual)
(Exclusively virtual)
Total Students
478 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
5 teachers
School Rankings
The diversity score of Diploma And Careers Institute is 0.59, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.56. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤20%
35%
Student-Teacher Ratio
n/a
17:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
1%
4%
Hispanic
7%
9%
Black
35%
18%
White
54%
63%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
1%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
35-39%
81%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
72%
50%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
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 the graduation rate of Diploma And Careers Institute?
The graduation rate of Diploma And Careers Institute is 35-39%, which is lower than the Michigan state average of 81%.
How many students attend Diploma And Careers Institute?
478 students attend Diploma And Careers Institute.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
54% of Diploma And Careers Institute students are White, 35% of students are Black, 7% of students are Hispanic, 1% of students are American Indian, 1% of students are Asian, 1% of students are Hawaiian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What grades does Diploma And Careers Institute offer ?
Diploma And Careers Institute offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (Exclusively virtual).
What school district is Diploma And Careers Institute part of?
Diploma And Careers Institute is part of Avondale School District.
In what neighborhood is Diploma And Careers Institute located?
Diploma And Careers Institute is located in the Kensington Forest neighborhood of Rochester, MI. There are 3 other public schools located in Kensington Forest.
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