- Enrollment
- 397
- Students per teacher
- 14.2:1
- Resource Index
- 18/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Flint, MI
Academy West Alternative Education
Federal NCES profile for Academy West Alternative Education, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 30/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 263597008491
👥 S:T ratio 0
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 60
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Academy West Alternative Education earns 30/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 93% of Michigan schools.
- #4 of 9
- schools in Flint · Resource Index
- 30
- Resource Index · Lower
- 24.9:1
- large classes for Michigan
- 88.4%
- free-lunch eligible
Academy West Alternative Education has class sizes larger than 93% of Michigan schools. Computed live against every Michigan school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Academy West Alternative Education ranks #4 of 9 schools in Flint, MI.
School address
District: Westwood Heights Schools · Michigan
NCES ID 263597008491 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-160 students YoY
Academy West Alternative Education shrank from 601 students in 2022-23 to 441 in 2023-24 (-26.6%).
Teacher FTE lost 8.0 → 6.1 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-160 students YoY 263597008491 · Flint, MI Other · SMALL · TRAD
199 enr · 24.9:1 · 88.4% lunch · RII 30
Nearest enrollment peer: Hamady Community High School (397 students)
Academy West Alternative Education shrank from 601 students in 2022-23 to 441 in 2023-24 (-26.6%). Teacher FTE lost 8.0 → 6.1 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Michigan schools → · Find another →
Academy West Alternative Education in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Hamady Communi
Hamady Community High School
397 students
- Colonel Donald
Colonel Donald Mcmonagle Elementary School
304 students
- This school
Academy West Alternative Education
199 students
- Hamady Middle 154
Hamady Middle School
154 students
- Michael Hamady 131
Michael Hamady Elementary School
131 students
What this shows Academy West Alternative Education reports 199 students on the CCD universe file.
How Academy West Alternative Education compares
Academy West Alternative Education is a shrinking campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Michigan and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Michigan | Michigan avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 24.9:1 | ▲ 42% | 17.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 88.4% | ▲ 63% | 54.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 199 | top 75% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
24.9:1
Leaner classes than 5% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
199
Bigger than 19% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
88.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 63% above the Michigan average of 54.3%
Well above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold, among the highest-need profiles in the state; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
24.9:1
students per teacher
- 42% above state mean
Top 93% in Michigan - lower ratio than 7% of state schools
Well above 20:1, one of the more stretched staffing loads nationally relative to enrollment.
Funding equity
$13,854
per pupil, district-wide
- below Michigan avg of $15,012
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 199 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
African American 86.9%
White 6.0%
Two or More 5.5%
Hispanic or Latino 1.5%
Largest group: African American at 86.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 23.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 23.8, Academy West Alternative Education is less mixed than the Michigan school average of 36.2.
Programs
District finance for Westwood Heights Schools reports $13,854 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Academy West Alternative Education Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hamady Community High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Colonel Donald Mcmonagle Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Hamady Middle School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Michael Hamady Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Academy West Alternative Education's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 304
- Students per teacher
- 12.7:1
- Resource Index
- 26/100
- Enrollment
- 154
- Students per teacher
- 10.3:1
- Resource Index
- 56/100
- Enrollment
- 131
- Students per teacher
- 11.9:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
Similar other schools in Flint
6 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
The New Standard Academy
Standard public school
859 students 18.7:1 students per teacher
Northridge Academy
Standard public school
263 students 21.9:1 students per teacher
Richfield Public School Academy Early Learning Center Pk2
Standard public school
216 students 21.6:1 students per teacher
Brownell Stem Academy
Standard public school
160 students 12.3:1 students per teacher
Ca Alternative Edatlantis
Alternative education program
110 students 27.5:1 students per teacher
Way Academy Flint Flint Campus
Alternative education program
95 students 31.7:1 students per teacher
Nationwide other schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~199 students)
Frequently asked questions about Academy West Alternative Education
How many students attend Academy West Alternative Education?
Academy West Alternative Education has 199 students enrolled. It is an alternative school in Flint, MI. CCD year-over-year: 601 (2022-23) → 441 (2023-24), down 160.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Academy West Alternative Education?
The student-teacher ratio at Academy West Alternative Education is 24.9:1, which is 42% higher than the Michigan average of 17.5:1 and 59% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Academy West Alternative Education?
88.4% of students at Academy West Alternative Education are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Michigan average of 54.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Academy West Alternative Education?
The largest demographic group at Academy West Alternative Education is African American at 86.9% of enrollment, in Flint, MI.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Academy West Alternative Education?
Academy West Alternative Education has a Resource Investment Index of 30/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Academy West Alternative Education rank among schools in Flint?
By Resource Investment Index, Academy West Alternative Education ranks #4 of 9 schools in Flint, MI. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Flint on the city page.
What other schools are in Westwood Heights Schools?
Besides Academy West Alternative Education, Westwood Heights Schools also operates Hamady Community High School (397 students), Colonel Donald Mcmonagle Elementary School (304 students), and Hamady Middle School (154 students). See the Westwood Heights Schools district page for the complete list.