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Youth Advancement Academy School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Michigan for:
Category
Attribute
Student Attention
Lowest student:teacher ratio (Top 1%)
For the 2025 school year, there is 1 public school serving 24 students in Youth Advancement Academy School District.
Public Schools in Youth Advancement Academy School District have a diversity score of 0.28, which is less than the Michigan public school average of 0.56.
Minority enrollment is 83% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Michigan public school average of 37% (majority Black).
Overview
This School District
This State (MI)
# Schools
1 School
3,509 Schools
# Students
24 Students
1,376,331 Students
# Teachers
4 Teachers
82,379 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
6:1
6:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
The school district's graduation rate of 50% has increased from 40-59% over five school years.
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(16-17)<50%
39%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(16-17)<50%
49%
Graduation Rate
<50%
81%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.28
0.56
% American Indian
n/a
1%
% Asian
n/a
4%
% Hispanic
n/a
9%
% Black
83%
18%
% White
17%
63%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
n/a
5%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
Total Revenue
$538,000
$25,476 MM
Spending
$390,000
$24,351 MM
Revenue / Student (10-11)
$8,194
$12,684
Spending / Student (10-11)
$7,851
$12,422
Best Youth Advancement Academy School District Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Youth Advancement Academy
Charter School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
6750 Chime St
Kalamazoo, MI 49009
(269) 443-7740
Kalamazoo, MI 49009
(269) 443-7740
Grades: 7-12
| 24 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Youth Advancement Academy School District?
Youth Advancement Academy School District manages 1 public schools serving 24 students.
What is the racial composition of students in Youth Advancement Academy School District?
83% of Youth Advancement Academy School District students are Black, and 17% of students are White.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Youth Advancement Academy School District?
Youth Advancement Academy School District has a student/teacher ratio of 6:1, which is lower than the Michigan state average of 17:1.
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