Best Public Schools in Bangor, MI


Summary:

The city of Bangor, Michigan is home to 6 schools serving students from elementary through high school, including 2 alternative schools. The schools in this area face significant challenges, with most performing well below state averages on academic measures and struggling with high rates of poverty, chronic absenteeism, and poor graduation and dropout rates.

The standout school in the area is Bangor High School, which has a 3-star rating from SchoolDigger and relatively better outcomes than the other schools, including higher test scores, a 68.6% 4-year graduation rate, and a 10.4% dropout rate. In contrast, the two alternative schools, Bangor Career Academy and Maple Creek Education Center, struggle with very low graduation rates (17% and 0% respectively) and high dropout rates (29.2% and 71.4% respectively).

Across the district, the schools face significant challenges, with high rates of chronic absenteeism, free/reduced lunch eligibility (ranging from 53.66% to 78.81%), and underperformance on state assessments compared to state averages. This suggests that the Bangor Public Schools district may be facing equity issues in providing quality education to its students. Addressing these systemic challenges will likely require a comprehensive approach targeting factors such as student engagement, teacher quality, and resource allocation.








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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Michigan Department of Education.

IMPORTANT DISCLAIMERS: Not all boundaries are included. We make every effort to ensure that boundaries are up-to-date. But it's important to note that these are approximations and are for general informational purposes only. To verify legal descriptions of boundaries or school locations, contact your local tax assessor's office and/or school district.





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