High Schools in Battle Creek Public Schools

The Battle Creek Public Schools district in Michigan is home to two high schools: Battle Creek Central High School and WK Kellogg Preparatory High School. While both schools face significant challenges, the data analysis reveals that WK Kellogg Preparatory High School stands out as the stronger performer in the district.

WK Kellogg Preparatory High School outperforms Battle Creek Central High School on several key academic measures, including higher proficiency rates in M-Step Science, M-Step Social Studies, and SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing. Additionally, WK Kellogg Preparatory High School has a higher statewide ranking and a lower student-teacher ratio, which may contribute to its relatively better academic performance. However, both schools still lag behind the state average on most academic metrics, indicating a need for targeted interventions and support systems to address the unique challenges faced by each school.

The data also reveals significant socioeconomic challenges faced by the schools, with high percentages of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch and relatively high spending per student. Chronic absenteeism is a major concern, particularly at WK Kellogg Preparatory High School, where the rate is alarmingly high at 88.1%. These findings suggest that the Battle Creek Public Schools district must prioritize addressing attendance issues and implementing data-driven strategies to support the unique needs of each school and the community they serve.