Accelerated Learning Academy

126 Students

High School 7th - 12th

School Overview

Accelerated Learning Academy (ALA), located on West Carpenter Road in Flint, Michigan, is a specialized educational institution designed to provide flexible, self-paced learning pathways for students who may have struggled in traditional high school environments. As part of the Flint Community Schools district, the academy focuses on credit recovery and individualized instruction, allowing students to work toward their high school diplomas at a pace that fits their personal circumstances and academic needs.

The school emphasizes a supportive, non-traditional atmosphere aimed at re-engaging students who are at risk of dropping out or who need a different setting to succeed. By utilizing a combination of computerized curriculum and hands-on teacher mentorship, Accelerated Learning Academy provides a tailored approach that helps students bridge gaps in their learning, meet graduation requirements efficiently, and prepare for post-secondary opportunities or the workforce.

126

Total Students

5.8

Full-Time Teachers

21.7

Student/Teacher Ratio

88.9%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Accelerated Learning Academy
Demographic	Student Count
White	9
Hispanic	5
Black	109
Two or More	3

Black
109 (86.5%)
White
9 (7.1%)
Hispanic
5 (4.0%)
Two or More
3 (2.4%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	High School
School Type:	Alternative School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	Supplemental Virtual
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Flint School District of the City of
Phone:	(810)760-1805
Grade Range:	7th - 12th
Total Students:	126
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	5.8
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	21.7
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	112
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	0

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Grade 9 27

Grade 10 38

Grade 11 29

Grade 12 32