High Schools in Comstock Park Public Schools

The Comstock Park Public Schools district in Michigan is home to two high schools: Comstock Park High School and Comstock Park Flex Academy. While both schools serve students in grades 9-12, they exhibit distinct differences in terms of student population, academic performance, and resource allocation.

Comstock Park High School is the larger of the two, with 489 students enrolled. The school boasts a diverse student body and a strong 94.8% four-year graduation rate, which is higher than the district and state averages. Academically, the school generally performs on par with or slightly above the district and state in areas such as M-Step Science, M-Step Social Studies, and SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing. However, the school lags behind in SAT Mathematics proficiency.

In contrast, Comstock Park Flex Academy is a smaller, more diverse public magnet high school with 49 students. The school faces challenges, including a lower four-year graduation rate of 78.9% and a higher dropout rate of 21.0%. Additionally, a significantly higher percentage of Comstock Park Flex Academy students (77.55%) receive free or reduced-price lunch, indicating a larger population of economically disadvantaged students. The school also receives less per-student funding and has a higher student-teacher ratio compared to Comstock Park High School.