Hartford Public Schools

The Hartford Public Schools district in Michigan serves a diverse student population across 4 schools, including 1 elementary school, 1 middle school, and 2 high schools (one of which is an alternative school). The data reveals stark differences in academic performance, attendance, and graduation rates among these schools, with Hartford High School standing out as the top performer and Hartford Alternative Education struggling the most.

Hartford High School boasts an impressive 100% 4-year graduation rate and a 0% dropout rate, but its test scores, particularly in math and science, are relatively low compared to state averages. In contrast, Hartford Alternative Education has the highest percentage of free/reduced lunch recipients at 91.84%, indicating a high-need student population, and it also has the lowest 4-year graduation rate at 60% and the highest dropout rate at 9%. This alternative school also faces extremely high chronic absenteeism at 88.6%, which is likely a contributing factor to its poor academic outcomes.

Across the district, the data suggests a correlation between socioeconomic status and academic performance, with the schools serving the highest percentages of students eligible for free/reduced lunch, such as Hartford Alternative Education, generally struggling the most. Addressing chronic absenteeism, which is a significant issue across the district, will be crucial in improving outcomes for all students in the Hartford Public Schools district.