Summary:
Arts Academy in the Woods is a public charter high school serving grades 6-12 in Michigan, with a total enrollment of 316 students. The school has a diverse student population, with a mix of racial backgrounds, and faces challenges with academic performance, graduation rates, and chronic absenteeism.
The school's academic performance is mixed, with stronger results in English Language Arts compared to the state average, but weaker performance in Math and Science. While 55.9% of 7th graders scored proficient or better in ELA, the school's Math and Science proficiency rates are below the state averages. The school also has a concerning 61.8% four-year graduation rate and a high dropout rate of 18.1%, both significantly worse than the state averages.
Additionally, Arts Academy in the Woods struggles with chronic absenteeism, with a rate of 57.2%, which is much higher than the state average. The school serves a predominantly low-income population, with 59.81% of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch. Despite the relatively high spending per student of $13,592, the school's academic and attendance challenges suggest the need for targeted interventions to improve student outcomes.
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