Chippewa Hills School District

The Chippewa Hills School District in Michigan operates 6 schools, including 3 elementary schools, 1 middle school, 2 high schools, and 1 alternative school. The district serves a population with significant economic challenges, as evidenced by the high percentage of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch across the schools.

Within the district, Weidman Elementary School stands out as the highest-performing, consistently ranking among the top 5% of Michigan elementary schools. In contrast, Mosaic School, the district's alternative high school, has struggled with low graduation rates and high dropout rates, as well as significantly lower test scores compared to the district and state averages.

Chronic absenteeism is a significant challenge across the district, with rates ranging from 24.3% at Chippewa Hills High School to 63.5% at Mosaic School. The district-wide average chronic absenteeism rate of 35.9% is higher than the state average, suggesting the need for targeted interventions to address student engagement and attendance. Overall, the data highlights the disparities in performance between the highest and lowest-performing schools within the Chippewa Hills School District, underscoring the importance of implementing strategies to ensure equitable and high-quality education for all students.