Serving 108 students in grades 2-12, Nova Discipline Academy ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Michigan for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is ≤10% (which is lower than the Michigan state average of 35%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is ≤10% (which is lower than the Michigan state average of 45%).
The student-teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the Michigan state level of 16:1.
Minority enrollment is 97% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Michigan state average of 37% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (2026)
- School Type: Alternative school
- Grades: 2-12
- Enrollment: 108 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 18:1
- Minority Enrollment: 97%
- Graduation Rate: <50% (Btm 50% in MI)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: ≤10% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: ≤10% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: ≤10% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Nova Discipline Academy ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Michigan for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Nova Discipline Academy's student population of 108 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 6 teachers has declined by 14% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 2-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
108 students
Total Classroom Teachers
6 teachers
Colors
Blue and Gold
School Calendar
School Rankings
Nova Discipline Academy ranks within the bottom 50% of all 3,025 schools in Michigan (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Nova Discipline Academy is 0.12, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.57. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#2800 out of 3025 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤10%
35%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤10%
45%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤10%
38%
Student-Teacher Ratio
18:1
16:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Hispanic
2%
9%
Black
94%
18%
White
3%
63%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
<50%
81%
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)100%
33.3%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
84%
45%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (22-23)
1%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education
School Notes
- School Mascot: Knights
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Nova Discipline Academy's ranking?
Nova Discipline Academy is ranked #2800 out of 3,025 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Michigan.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤10% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 35% MI state average), while ≤10% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% MI state average).
What is the graduation rate of Nova Discipline Academy?
The graduation rate of Nova Discipline Academy is 50%, which is lower than the Michigan state average of 81%.
How many students attend Nova Discipline Academy?
108 students attend Nova Discipline Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
94% of Nova Discipline Academy students are Black, 3% of students are White, 2% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Nova Discipline Academy?
Nova Discipline Academy has a student ration of 18:1, which is higher than the Michigan state average of 16:1.
What grades does Nova Discipline Academy offer ?
Nova Discipline Academy offers enrollment in grades 2-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Nova Discipline Academy part of?
Nova Discipline Academy is part of Oak Park School District Of The City Of.
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