Summary:
The Eau Claire Public Schools district in Michigan is home to two high schools: Eau Claire High School and WAY Eau Claire. While Eau Claire High School demonstrates stronger academic and graduation outcomes, WAY Eau Claire struggles across various metrics, highlighting significant disparities within the district.
Eau Claire High School has a diverse student population and has seen steady improvement in its statewide ranking, moving from 524th out of 561 Michigan high schools in 2020-2021 to 353rd out of 743 in 2023-2024. The school boasts a strong 92.5% four-year graduation rate, significantly higher than the 5.8% rate at WAY Eau Claire. However, Eau Claire High School faces a concerning 42.9% chronic absenteeism rate, which requires further investigation and targeted interventions.
In contrast, WAY Eau Claire has a smaller student population with a majority White student body, and it struggles with a very high 64.7% dropout rate and significantly lower academic performance compared to the district and state averages. The school also has a concerning student-teacher ratio of 52:1, much higher than the 17.6:1 ratio at Eau Claire High School. These findings suggest the need for the Eau Claire Public Schools district to closely examine the factors contributing to these disparities and implement strategies to ensure equitable access to quality education for all students.
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