Summary:
The Cassopolis Public Schools district in Michigan is home to two high schools: Cassopolis High School and Cassopolis Alternative Educational. While Cassopolis High School is the larger of the two with 271 students, it has struggled academically, ranking in the bottom half of Michigan high schools and receiving a 1-star rating from SchoolDigger. The school has low proficiency rates on state assessments and a high chronic absenteeism rate of 45.0%, though it does maintain a relatively high 4-year graduation rate of 86.6%.
In contrast, the smaller Cassopolis Alternative Educational school, with only 13 students enrolled, has an extremely low statewide ranking and a very low 4-year graduation rate of just 20.0%. The school also has a high dropout rate of 20.0% and a concerning chronic absenteeism rate of 52.9%. Notably, a high percentage of students (76.92%) at Cassopolis Alternative Educational receive free or reduced-price lunch, indicating significant socioeconomic challenges faced by the school's population.
Overall, the data highlights the significant academic and attendance-related struggles faced by both high schools within the Cassopolis Public Schools district. Addressing these issues will require a comprehensive, data-driven approach to identify and address the root causes of the observed trends, particularly the disparities in performance and outcomes between the two schools.
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