Elk Rapids Schools

The Elk Rapids Schools district in Michigan is home to 5 schools, including 2 elementary schools, 1 middle school, and 2 high schools (one of which is an alternative school). The district as a whole is highly ranked, coming in at 54th out of 610 school districts in the state and earning a 5-star rating from SchoolDigger.

The standout school in the district is Elk Rapids High School, which ranks 18th out of 743 Michigan high schools and also receives a 5-star rating. This school boasts strong academic performance, with over 70% proficiency rates in several subject areas and a high 4-year graduation rate of 90.1%. Another strong performer is Lakeland Elementary School, which ranks 243rd out of 1,486 Michigan elementary schools and has above-average proficiency rates in English Language Arts and Math compared to the state. While the alternative Sunrise Academy has a lower statewide ranking, it stands out for its impressive 0% dropout rate and 91.6% 4-year graduation rate.

The schools in the Elk Rapids Schools district have a predominantly white student population, ranging from 87.95% to 92.01% white students. Chronic absenteeism rates vary, from a low of 9.8% at Mill Creek Elementary to a high of 36.6% at Sunrise Academy. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch also ranges from 27.63% at Elk Rapids High School to 60.87% at Sunrise Academy.