Garden City Public Schools

The Garden City Public Schools district in Michigan consists of 8 schools, including 3 elementary schools, 2 middle schools, 2 high schools, and 1 alternative school, serving students from diverse backgrounds. While some schools, like Garden City High School, demonstrate relatively strong academic performance, the district as a whole faces significant challenges, particularly in addressing equity issues and improving overall student outcomes.

Garden City High School stands out with a high 4-year graduation rate of 92.3% and a low dropout rate of 3.5%, outperforming the district and state averages. In contrast, the Burger Development Center, an alternative school, has a very low 4-year graduation rate of 0% and a high dropout rate of 8.3%, while spending significantly more per student than the district average.

Across the district, academic performance is generally below state averages, with proficiency rates ranging from 15% to 50% on M-Step and SAT tests. Schools with higher percentages of minority students and higher rates of free/reduced lunch eligibility, such as Cambridge Alternative High School and Burger Development Center, tend to have lower academic performance, higher rates of chronic absenteeism, and higher dropout rates, suggesting potential equity issues within the district.