Best Public Schools in Indian River, MI

The city of Indian River, Michigan is home to 3 schools serving students from elementary through high school, including 1 traditional high school, 1 elementary school, and 1 alternative school. The schools in this area serve a predominantly white student population, with high rates of students qualifying for free or reduced-price lunch, indicating a significant economically disadvantaged population.

The standout school in the area is Inland Lakes Secondary School, the traditional high school, which has a relatively high 4-year graduation rate of 92.3% but also a higher than average dropout rate of 5.1%. However, the school's test scores are generally below the state averages, and it has a low SchoolDigger rating of 1 out of 5 stars. In contrast, the COP Education Service District Programs, the alternative school, serves a highly disadvantaged student population with a 95.89% free/reduced lunch rate and a 0% 4-year graduation rate, but a very low student-teacher ratio of 2.5.

Across the schools, there are concerns around chronic absenteeism, with rates as high as 45.4% at the alternative school and 24.0% at the elementary school. Additionally, the generally below-average test scores and low SchoolDigger ratings for the traditional schools suggest opportunities for improvement in academic performance. The data highlights the need for targeted interventions and support, particularly for the alternative school and in addressing chronic absenteeism, to ensure equitable educational opportunities for all students in the Inland Lakes Schools and the Cheb-Otsego-Presque Isle Education Service District.