Summary:
The city of Garden City, Michigan is home to 9 schools, including 4 elementary schools, 2 middle schools, 2 high schools, and 1 alternative school. The schools in this district serve a diverse student population, with varying levels of academic performance and socioeconomic challenges.
The standout schools in the area include Tipton Academy PK3, a public charter elementary school with a high percentage of minority and economically disadvantaged students, and Cambridge Alternative High School, which struggles with low graduation rates, high dropout rates, and chronic absenteeism. In contrast, Garden City High School, the largest high school in the district, performs better than the district average on most metrics, with a 92.3% four-year graduation rate and a 3.5% dropout rate.
The data reveals significant disparities in performance and funding across the schools in the Garden City Public Schools district, as well as the Tipton Academy charter schools. The district faces challenges in addressing high rates of poverty, chronic absenteeism, and underperformance, particularly in the alternative and charter schools. Addressing these issues will require a comprehensive, data-driven approach to improve educational outcomes for all students in the Garden City area.
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