The Greenspire School

The Greenspire School district in Michigan operates two public charter high schools, one serving grades 9-12 and the other serving grades 6-12. Based on the data analysis, The Greenspire High School stands out as a top-performing school, consistently ranking among the best in the state. In contrast, the academic performance of The Greenspire School (serving grades 6-12) is more mixed, with some grade levels and subjects exceeding state averages while others fall below.

The Greenspire High School's academic excellence is evident in its strong proficiency rates on state assessments, particularly in 11th-grade M-Step/Science (61.3% vs. 37.5% state average), M-Step/Social Studies (64.5% vs. 39.6% state average), and SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing (61.3% vs. 51.3% state average). However, the school faces a concerning issue with high chronic absenteeism, which may be impacting its overall performance. In contrast, The Greenspire School has a more diverse student population, but its academic results are more varied, suggesting potential differences in educational approaches or resources between the two schools.

The data also reveals that The Greenspire School district allocates more resources to The Greenspire School, with higher spending per student ($12,759 vs. $8,010) and a lower student-teacher ratio (10.3 vs. 20.8). This resource allocation may contribute to the mixed academic performance observed at The Greenspire School, while The Greenspire High School continues to excel despite its higher chronic absenteeism rate.