Summary:
The Fowlerville Community Schools district in Michigan is home to two high schools: Fowlerville High School and Fowlerville Online Learning Academy. While both schools serve high school students, there is a significant performance gap between the two, with Fowlerville High School outperforming the online academy across various metrics.
Fowlerville High School is the more prominent and higher-performing school, with a student population of 847 compared to the online academy's 70 students. The high school boasts a four-year graduation rate of 95.4%, significantly higher than the online academy's 35.2%. Academically, Fowlerville High School students perform better on standardized tests, with 48.5% proficient or better in SAT/Evidence-Based Reading and Writing and 19% proficient or better in SAT/Mathematics, compared to the online academy's lower test scores.
The differences between the two schools extend beyond academic performance. Fowlerville High School has a more diverse student population, with 7.32% of students being non-White, while the online academy has a higher proportion of students from lower-income families, with 51.43% receiving free or reduced-price lunch. Additionally, the high school spends significantly more per student ($13,129) compared to the online academy ($7,210), which may contribute to the performance gap. While Fowlerville High School's statewide ranking has declined in recent years, it remains the stronger option for high school education within the Fowlerville Community Schools district.
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