Summary:
The city of Cadillac, Michigan is home to 6 schools, including 2 elementary schools, 1 middle school, 2 high schools, and 1 alternative school. The schools in this area serve a predominantly white student population, with some diversity in Hispanic and African American representation. While the district as a whole is ranked 207 out of 610 districts in Michigan, the performance of individual schools varies significantly.
Cadillac Senior High School and Mackinaw Trail Middle School consistently rank among the top schools in the state, with impressive test scores, high graduation rates, and low dropout rates. In contrast, Cadillac Innovation High School, an alternative school, struggles with significantly lower test scores, a high dropout rate, and a high student-teacher ratio. Franklin Elementary School also stands out with strong performance, particularly in Math and Science, compared to the district and state averages.
The data reveals a concerning trend of chronic absenteeism across the schools, ranging from 24.1% to 40.3%, which may impact student learning and achievement. Additionally, the high percentage of free and reduced-price lunch recipients, ranging from 50.06% to 84.21%, suggests that the schools serve a population with lower socioeconomic status, which could be a contributing factor to the performance disparities observed. Overall, the Cadillac Area Public Schools district has room for improvement, but some individual schools within the district are excelling and can serve as models for the rest of the district.
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