Pathways Academy is a charter school in Detroit, Michigan for students who are pregnant or new mothers. It is operated by Innovative Educational Programs, a company based in Basking Ridge, New Jersey.
Serving 159 students in grades 7-12, Pathways Academy ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Michigan for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is <50% (which is higher than the Michigan state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is <50% (which is higher than the Michigan state average of 49%).
The student-teacher ratio of 40:1 is higher than the Michigan state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Michigan state average of 37% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (2025-26)
- School Type: Alternative school / Charter School
- Grades: 7-12
- Enrollment: 159 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 40:1
- Minority Enrollment: 99%
- Graduation Rate: 20-29% (Btm 50% in MI)
- Math Proficiency: <50% (Top 1%)
- Reading Proficiency: <50% (Top 1%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Pathways Academy ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Michigan for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Community Size
School Overview
Pathways Academy's student population of 159 students has grown by 8% over five school years.
The teacher population of 4 teachers has declined by 20% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 7-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
159 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
4 teachers
Year Founded
2014
School Calendar
School Motto
Your Pathway to Success Starts Now.
School Rankings
The diversity score of Pathways Academy is 0.08, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.56. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)<50%
40%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)<50%
49%
Student-Teacher Ratio
40:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
4%
Hispanic
3%
9%
Black
96%
18%
White
1%
63%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
20-29%
81%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
99%
50%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (19-20)
1%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
<50% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% MI state average), while <50% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% MI state average).
What is the graduation rate of Pathways Academy?
The graduation rate of Pathways Academy is 20-29%, which is lower than the Michigan state average of 81%.
How many students attend Pathways Academy?
159 students attend Pathways Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
96% of Pathways Academy students are Black, 3% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are White.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Pathways Academy?
Pathways Academy has a student ration of 40:1, which is higher than the Michigan state average of 17:1.
What grades does Pathways Academy offer ?
Pathways Academy offers enrollment in grades 7-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Pathways Academy part of?
Pathways Academy is part of Pathways Academy School District.
In what neighborhood is Pathways Academy located?
Pathways Academy is located in the Marina District neighborhood of Detroit, MI.
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