Harbor Beach Community Schools

The Harbor Beach Community Schools district in Michigan consists of three schools: Harbor Beach Community High School, Harbor Beach Elementary School, and Harbor Beach Middle School. The district serves a predominantly white student population, with some notable differences in academic performance and other key metrics across the three schools.

Harbor Beach Community High School stands out for its impressive 95.5% four-year graduation rate and 0.0% dropout rate, far exceeding state averages. However, the school's performance on standardized tests is mixed, with above-average scores in SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing but below-average scores in M-Step Science and Math. In contrast, Harbor Beach Elementary School struggles academically, with generally below-state-average M-Step test scores, particularly in English Language Arts and Math, despite having a relatively low 10.3% chronic absenteeism rate.

Harbor Beach Middle School excels in certain areas, such as its strong performance on the PSAT, with 51.4% of 8th graders proficient or better in English Language Arts, compared to the state average of 64.5%. However, the school's M-Step scores in Math and Social Studies are significantly below the state averages, and it has a relatively high 18.7% chronic absenteeism rate. Across the district, the high rates of free and reduced-price lunch eligibility suggest that a significant portion of the student population faces economic disadvantages, which may require additional resources and support.