Summary:
The city of Fairgrove, Michigan is home to a single high school, AkronFairgrove JrSr High School, which serves students in grades 7-12. While the school boasts a 100% four-year graduation rate and low dropout rate, its academic performance on state assessments is generally below the state average, particularly in English Language Arts and Math. The school serves a population with significant economic challenges, with 64.67% of students qualifying for free or reduced-price lunch, and faces challenges with chronic absenteeism at a rate of 29.1%.
Despite these challenges, AkronFairgrove JrSr High School has some bright spots, including its slightly above-average SAT performance, with 54.5% of 11th-grade students proficient in Evidence-Based Reading and Writing, compared to the state average of 52.2%. The school also spends $16,165 per student, which is higher than the state average, and has a student-teacher ratio of 17.5, slightly lower than the state average.
Overall, the data suggests that Akron-Fairgrove Schools in Fairgrove, Michigan face a unique set of challenges, with the single high school serving a population with significant economic disadvantages and struggling to meet state academic performance standards. However, the school's strong graduation and low dropout rates, as well as its above-average SAT performance, indicate that it is effectively supporting its students to complete their high school education despite these obstacles.
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