High Schools in Gladwin Community Schools

The Gladwin Community Schools district in Michigan is home to two high schools: Gladwin High School and Gladwin Community Alternative High School. While both schools serve the Gladwin community, Gladwin High School stands out as the stronger performing institution, with higher enrollment, better academic outcomes, and a higher graduation rate compared to the alternative high school.

Gladwin High School boasts a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger and has shown consistent improvement in its statewide ranking, moving from 318th out of 531 Michigan high schools in 2021-2022 to 162nd out of 743 in 2023-2024. The school's academic performance is generally above the district and state averages, particularly in M-Step/Science and M-Step/Social Studies, though its SAT/Mathematics proficiency rate is slightly below the state average. With a 93.7% 4-year graduation rate and a 3.5% dropout rate, Gladwin High School is clearly the standout in the district.

In contrast, Gladwin Community Alternative High School serves a smaller population of 24 students and has a lower 4-year graduation rate of 81.2% and a higher dropout rate of 6.2%. While the per-student spending is similar between the two schools, the alternative high school caters to a more specialized population with different needs and challenges. Both schools have a predominantly White student body, with Gladwin High School having a slightly more diverse population.