Far West Alternative Education serves 104 students in grades 3-9.
Minority enrollment was 99% of the student body (majority Black), which was higher than the Michigan state average of 37% (majority Black).
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School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 3-9
Total Students
104 students
Total Classroom Teachers
5 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
n/a
17:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
4%
Hispanic
1%
9%
Black
98%
18%
White
1%
63%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
74%
50%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Detroit Public Schools Community
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 How many students attend Far West Alternative Education?
104 students attend Far West Alternative Education.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
98% of Far West Alternative Education students are Black, 1% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are White.
What grades does Far West Alternative Education offer ?
Far West Alternative Education offers enrollment in grades 3-9
What school district is Far West Alternative Education part of?
Far West Alternative Education is part of Detroit Public Schools Community.
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