Chippewa Valley Schools

The Chippewa Valley Schools district in Michigan comprises 20 schools, including 12 elementary schools, 4 middle schools, and 4 high schools, serving students from diverse backgrounds. The district's performance varies, with standout schools like the International Academy of Macomb and Cheyenne Elementary School achieving exceptional academic results, while some schools struggle with lower test scores and higher chronic absenteeism.

The International Academy of Macomb, a high school, is a standout, ranking 3rd out of 743 Michigan high schools and earning 5 out of 5 stars from SchoolDigger. It boasts exceptional test scores, with 75% of 11th graders proficient or better in M-Step Science and 74.1% proficient or better in M-Step Social Studies, as well as a high 4-year graduation rate of 96.4%. In contrast, the Clinton Valley Elementary School and Ottawa Elementary School struggle, with 3rd-5th grade proficiency rates well below the district and state averages, potentially due to their higher percentages of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch.

The Chippewa Valley Schools district's magnet schools, such as the International Academy of Macomb, Cheyenne Elementary School, and Sequoyah Elementary School, are among the top performers, suggesting that the magnet school model may be effective in the district. However, the Chippewa Valley Adult and Mohegan Alt Educ school, an alternative high school, stands out with very low test scores, high dropout rates, and high chronic absenteeism, indicating that the district may need to focus on improving outcomes at its alternative schools.