Huron Academy

The Huron Academy district in Michigan operates two schools: Huron Academy Grades 3-8, a middle school serving grades 3-8, and Huron Academy Grades K-2, an alternative public magnet charter school serving grades PK-12. While the two schools share a district, they differ significantly in their per-student spending, student-teacher ratios, and academic performance.

Huron Academy Grades K-2 has a much higher per-student spending of $15,348 compared to $7,873 for Huron Academy Grades 3-8, and a lower student-teacher ratio of 11.4 versus 16.5. However, both schools struggle with high chronic absenteeism rates, over 30%, which can negatively impact academic success. Academically, Huron Academy Grades 3-8 has consistently lower proficiency rates compared to the state average across M-STEP and PSAT subjects and grade levels, indicating a need for targeted interventions.

The data suggests the Huron Academy district may be allocating more resources to the alternative school, Huron Academy Grades K-2, which could contribute to its lower student-teacher ratio and higher per-student spending. However, the academic performance challenges at Huron Academy Grades 3-8 and the high chronic absenteeism rates at both schools highlight areas for improvement across the district. Further analysis and collaboration with school leaders and the community could help identify the root causes of these issues and develop effective strategies to support student success.