St. Ignace Area Schools

The St. Ignace Area Schools district in Michigan consists of two schools: St Ignace ElementaryMiddle School and LaSalle High School. These schools serve a diverse student population, with a significant Native American representation, but face challenges in academic performance and attendance compared to state averages.

St Ignace ElementaryMiddle School stands out for its high percentage of Native American students at 47.52%, which is significantly higher than the state average. However, the school's academic proficiency rates in core subjects like English Language Arts, Math, Science, and Social Studies generally fall below Michigan's scores across multiple grade levels. The school also has a concerning chronic absenteeism rate of 38.2%, which may be contributing to the lower academic outcomes.

At the high school level, LaSalle High School has a relatively low 4-year graduation rate of 84.2%, which is below the state average, and a higher-than-average dropout rate of 13.1%. While the school's per-student spending is higher than the state average, its academic performance is still lagging behind, suggesting that funding alone may not be the sole driver of student success. Addressing the underlying factors behind the graduation and dropout rates should be a priority for the district.