Godwin Heights Public Schools

The Godwin Heights Public Schools district in Michigan serves students from elementary through high school, with a total of 5 schools, including 2 elementary schools, 1 middle school, and 2 high schools. The district faces significant challenges, with lower-than-average academic performance, high chronic absenteeism rates, and disparities in outcomes between its schools.

The Godwin Heights Senior High School generally outperforms the smaller Godwin Heights Learning Center, with a much higher 4-year graduation rate of 92.5% compared to just 29.5% at the Learning Center. However, the Learning Center has a lower chronic absenteeism rate of 15.2%, compared to 34.6% at the Senior High School.

The West Godwin Elementary School stands out with the highest spending per student at $21,058, significantly higher than the district average of $16,871, and the lowest student-teacher ratio of 13.7. However, this higher resource allocation does not necessarily translate to better academic outcomes, as the school's performance remains below state averages. Overall, the Godwin Heights Public Schools district faces significant challenges in addressing educational disparities and improving student outcomes across its schools.