Summary:
The city of Manistique, Michigan is home to 3 schools serving students from elementary through high school, including Manistique Middle and High School, Emerald Elementary School, and Jack Reque Alternative High School. These schools serve a diverse student population, with a significant Native American representation, and face socioeconomic challenges reflected in high rates of free and reduced-price lunch recipients.
Manistique Middle and High School stands out as the largest school with 433 students and a strong 96.2% 4-year graduation rate. However, its academic performance on state assessments is mixed, with some grades and subjects exceeding the state average while others fall below. In contrast, Emerald Elementary School generally performs below the state average, with the exception of 3rd-grade math. The smaller Jack Reque Alternative High School serves 20 students, with a higher percentage of Native American students (45%) and an 85.7% 4-year graduation rate, indicating its effectiveness in serving at-risk students.
Across the district, high rates of free and reduced-price lunch recipients, ranging from 59.12% at Manistique Middle and High School to 85% at Jack Reque Alternative High School, highlight the socioeconomic challenges faced by many students in the Manistique Area Schools district. Additionally, chronic absenteeism rates of 25% at Manistique Middle and High School and 24.9% at Emerald Elementary School suggest the need for targeted interventions to improve student engagement and academic outcomes.
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