Davison High School is a public secondary school in Davison, Michigan, United States. It serves grades 9-12 for Davison Community Schools. Notable alumni include filmmaker Michael Moore, Olympian Ken Morrow, and NHL goaltender Tim Thomas.
Serving 140 students in grades 9-12, Davison Alternative Education 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 ≤20% (which is lower than the Michigan state average of 35%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is ≤10% (which is lower than the Michigan state average of 45%).
The student-teacher ratio of 7:1 is lower than the Michigan state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 28% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Michigan state average of 37% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (2026)
- School Type: Alternative school
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 140 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 7:1
- Minority Enrollment: 28%
- Graduation Rate: 50-54% (Btm 50% in MI)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: ≤20% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: ≤10% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: ≤10% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education
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Davison Alternative Education's student population of 140 students has declined by 15% over five school years.
The teacher population of 21 teachers has grown by 61% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
140 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
21 teachers
Colors
Maroon, Gold
School Calendar
Last Day of School
Fri. Jun 19, 2026
School Motto
Where Kids Come First and Futures Begin
Davison Alternative Education 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 Davison Alternative Education is 0.46, 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
#2565 out of 3025 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤20%
35%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤10%
45%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤10%
38%
Student-Teacher Ratio
7:1
17:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
n/a
4%
Hispanic
7%
9%
Black
11%
18%
White
72%
63%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
9%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
50-54%
81%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
70%
50%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id='faq'>Frequently Asked Questions What is Davison Alternative Education's ranking?
Davison Alternative Education is ranked #2565 out of 3,025 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Michigan.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤20% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 35% MI state average), while ≤10% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% MI state average).
What is the graduation rate of Davison Alternative Education?
The graduation rate of Davison Alternative Education is 50-54%, which is lower than the Michigan state average of 81%.
How many students attend Davison Alternative Education?
140 students attend Davison Alternative Education.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
72% of Davison Alternative Education students are White, 11% of students are Black, 9% of students are Two or more races, 7% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Davison Alternative Education?
Davison Alternative Education has a student ration of 7:1, which is lower than the Michigan state average of 17:1.
What grades does Davison Alternative Education offer ?
Davison Alternative Education offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Davison Alternative Education part of?
Davison Alternative Education is part of Davison Community Schools.
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