Battle Creek Area Learning Center School District

765 Upton Ave
Springfield, MI 49037-4850
1/
10
Bottom 50%

Top Rankings

Battle Creek Area Learning Center School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Michigan for:

Category
Attribute
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
For the 2026 school year, there is 1 public school serving 194 students in Battle Creek Area Learning Center School District. This district's average testing ranking is 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Michigan.
Public School in Battle Creek Area Learning Center School District have an average math proficiency score of 10% (versus the Michigan public school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 10% (versus the 46% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 40% 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
3,470 Schools
# Students
194 Students
1,369,382 Students
# Teachers
13 Teachers
82,971 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
15:1

Student By Grade

District Rank

Battle Creek Area Learning Center School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 845 school districts in Michigan (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 72% has increased from 50-54% over five school years.
This School District
State Average (MI)
#847 out of 862 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(21-22)
≤10%
34%
≤10%
45%
≤10%
38%
72%
81%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.59
0.57
% American Indian
n/a
1%
% Asian
n/a
4%
% Hispanic
7%
9%
% Black
19%
18%
% White
60%
63%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
14%
5%
All Ethnic Groups

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $9,392 in this school district is less than the state median of $18,604. The school district revenue/student has declined by 6% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $7,897 is less than the state median of $17,782. The school district spending/student has declined by 24% over four school years.
This School District
This State (MI)
Total Revenue
$2 MM
$25,476 MM
Spending
$2 MM
$24,351 MM
Revenue / Student
$9,392
$18,604
Spending / Student
$7,897
$17,782

Best Battle Creek Area Learning Center School District Public Schools (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Battle Creek Area Learning Center
Alternative School
Charter School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: ≤10%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
765 Upton Ave
Battle Creek, MI 49037
(269) 565-2460
Gr: 9-12 | 194 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 40%

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to Battle Creek Area Learning Center School District?
Battle Creek Area Learning Center School District manages 1 public schools serving 194 students.
What is the rank of Battle Creek Area Learning Center School District?
Battle Creek Area Learning Center School District is ranked #780 out of 845 school districts in Michigan (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Michigan school districts for: Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Battle Creek Area Learning Center School District?
60% of Battle Creek Area Learning Center School District students are White, 19% of students are Black, 14% of students are Two or more races, and 7% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Battle Creek Area Learning Center School District?
Battle Creek Area Learning Center School District has a student/teacher ratio of 15:1, which is lower than the Michigan state average of 17:1.
What is Battle Creek Area Learning Center School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $7,897 is less than the state median of $17,782. The school district spending/student has declined by 24% over four school years.

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Quick Facts (2026)

  • District size: 1 school
  • Grades: 09-12
  • Enrollment: 194 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 40%
  • : 72% (Top 50% in MI)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : ≤10% (Btm 50%)
  • : ≤10% (Btm 50%)
  • : ≤10% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education

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