Bad Axe Public Schools

The Bad Axe Public Schools district in Michigan consists of 4 schools, including 2 elementary schools, 2 high schools, and no middle schools or alternative schools. The district serves a predominantly white student population, with varying socioeconomic backgrounds and academic performance across the schools.

Bad Axe High School stands out as the top-performing school in the district, ranking 218 out of 743 Michigan high schools and earning a 4-star rating. The school boasts a strong 4-year graduation rate of 94.9% and low dropout rate of 5.0%, along with above-average performance on standardized tests. In contrast, Ascent High School, a smaller alternative high school, has a lower 4-year graduation rate of 68.1% and a higher dropout rate of 4.5%, as well as a significantly higher chronic absenteeism rate of 42.3%.

The data also reveals notable differences in academic performance, with Bad Axe Middle School and Bad Axe Elementary School generally exceeding state proficiency rates on standardized tests, while Ascent High School's test scores are not provided, likely due to its small student population. These disparities suggest the need for targeted interventions and additional support to address the challenges faced by the lower-performing schools within the Bad Axe Public Schools district.