Serving 224 students in grades 10-12, Starkweather Academy Fiegel 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 35%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40-59% (which is approximately equal to the Michigan state average of 45%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is lower than the Michigan state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 37% of the student body (majority Black), which is equal to the Michigan state average of 37% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
- School Type: Alternative school
- Grades: 10-12
- Enrollment: 224 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 37%
- Graduation Rate: 40-44% (Btm 50% in MI)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: ≤10% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 40-59% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: ≤20% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Starkweather Academy Fiegel ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Michigan for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
School Overview
Starkweather Academy Fiegel's student population of 224 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 16 teachers has grown by 14% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 10-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
224 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
16 teachers
Year Founded
1905
School Calendar
School Motto
'LEARN, PREPARE, and THRIVE!'
School Rankings
Starkweather Academy Fiegel ranks within the bottom 50% of all 3,025 schools in Michigan (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Starkweather Academy Fiegel is 0.55, 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
#2042 out of 3025 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤10%
35%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-59%
45%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤20%
38%
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
3%
4%
Hispanic
5%
9%
Black
23%
18%
White
63%
63%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
6%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
40-44%
81%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
48%
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 Starkweather Academy Fiegel's ranking?
Starkweather Academy Fiegel is ranked #2042 out of 3,025 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Michigan.
What schools are Starkweather Academy Fiegel often compared to?
Starkweather Academy Fiegelis often viewed alongside schools like Stevenson High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤10% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 35% MI state average), while 40-59% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% MI state average).
What is the graduation rate of Starkweather Academy Fiegel?
The graduation rate of Starkweather Academy Fiegel is 40-44%, which is lower than the Michigan state average of 81%.
How many students attend Starkweather Academy Fiegel?
224 students attend Starkweather Academy Fiegel.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
63% of Starkweather Academy Fiegel students are White, 23% of students are Black, 6% of students are Two or more races, 5% of students are Hispanic, and 3% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Starkweather Academy Fiegel?
Starkweather Academy Fiegel has a student ration of 14:1, which is lower than the Michigan state average of 17:1.
What grades does Starkweather Academy Fiegel offer ?
Starkweather Academy Fiegel offers enrollment in grades 10-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Starkweather Academy Fiegel part of?
Starkweather Academy Fiegel is part of Plymouth-Canton Community Schools School District.
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