High Schools in Constantine Public School District

The Constantine Public School District in Michigan is home to two high schools: Constantine High School and Constantine Alternative Education. While Constantine High School boasts a strong 93.5% four-year graduation rate, the smaller Constantine Alternative Education struggles with a low 27.2% graduation rate and a high 33.3% dropout rate.

Academically, Constantine High School's performance on state assessments is mixed, with some subject areas exceeding district and state averages, while others fall short. In contrast, Constantine Alternative Education's academic performance is significantly lower than the district and state averages. The student population at Constantine High School is more diverse, with 87.25% White and 8.25% Hispanic students, while Constantine Alternative Education has a less diverse student body, with 90% White students.

The funding and resource disparities between the two schools may contribute to the performance gap. Constantine High School spends $13,249 per student, while Constantine Alternative Education spends only $9,790 per student. Additionally, the student-teacher ratio at Constantine Alternative Education is alarmingly high at 88.8, compared to 18.6 at Constantine High School. These findings suggest the need for the Constantine Public School District to closely examine the performance and resource allocation of its high schools, particularly the alternative education program, to ensure all students have access to a high-quality education.