Garfield Community School serves 62 students in grades 12.
The student-teacher ratio of 3:1 is lower than the Michigan state level of 16:1.
Minority enrollment is 44% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Michigan state average of 37% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- School Type: Special education school
- Grades: 12
- Enrollment: 62 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 3:1
- Minority Enrollment: 44%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Garfield Community School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Michigan for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Garfield Community School's student population of 62 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 24 teachers has grown by 20% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 12
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
62 students
Total Classroom Teachers
24 teachers
School Rankings
The diversity score of Garfield Community School is 0.61, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.57. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Student-Teacher Ratio
3:1
16:1
Asian
10%
4%
Hispanic
8%
9%
Black
26%
18%
White
56%
63%
All Ethnic Groups
Chronically Absent Students
(21-22)1.6%
41.4%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
32%
45%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (18-19)
3%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
How many students attend Garfield Community School?
62 students attend Garfield Community School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
56% of Garfield Community School students are White, 26% of students are Black, 10% of students are Asian, and 8% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Garfield Community School?
Garfield Community School has a student ration of 3:1, which is lower than the Michigan state average of 16:1.
What grades does Garfield Community School offer ?
Garfield Community School offers enrollment in grades 12 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Garfield Community School part of?
Garfield Community School is part of Livonia Public Schools.
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