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UCS Alternative Learning Center
PublicHighGrades 9–12Alternative Education School
7600 18 Mile Rd, Sterling Heights, MI 48314 · (586) 797-7000 · Part of Utica Community Schools
Students
245
Students per teacher
18:1
Free or reduced lunch
71%
Setting
Suburb
Grades
9–12
What stands out about UCS Alternative Learning Center
- School Grade D: test results are near the bottom of the state
- Math proficiency 30 pts below the state
- Reading / language arts 33 pts below the state
- Enrollment up 65.5% since 2020
Test scores
EDFacts via Urban Institute Education Data Portal (SY2020-21) · 2020–21Math proficiency5%
State average 34.7%
Reading / language arts15%
State average 47.9%
Location
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7600 18 Mile Rd, Sterling Heights
Students
Enrollment by grade
Grade 1042
Grade 1167
Grade 12136
Enrollment over time
148’20
181’21
196’22
258’23
245’24
Up 65.5% since 2020.
Who goes here
White 70%Black 14%Hispanic 7%Two or more races 6%Asian 2%American Indian/Alaska Native <1%
As reported to NCES, share of students with a reported race or ethnicity.
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School facts: U.S. Department of Education (NCES), 2024-2025 school year. Scores: EDFacts via Urban Institute Education Data Portal (SY2020-21). The School Grade is our own summary of state test results. Neighbor ratings are opinions, not an official measure of school quality.