Summary:
The Fennville Public Schools district in Michigan is home to two high schools: Fennville Public High School and Fennville Alternative High School. While Fennville Public High School is the larger of the two with 378 students, the alternative school has a significantly lower four-year graduation rate of 40.0% compared to 87.3% at the main high school.
Academically, both schools struggle, with proficiency rates well below the state averages on M-STEP and SAT assessments. However, Fennville Public High School outperforms the alternative school on these metrics. The alternative school also has a much higher student-teacher ratio of 55:1, raising concerns about its ability to provide the individualized attention and support that alternative education students often require.
Across the district, high rates of free/reduced-price lunch eligibility, chronic absenteeism, and low academic proficiency suggest that the Fennville Public Schools are facing significant challenges in providing a high-quality education to their students. Addressing these issues will likely require a comprehensive, data-driven approach to improve educational outcomes for all students in the district.
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