Hazel Park School District of the City of

The Hazel Park School District of the City of in Michigan operates 11 schools, including 2 elementary schools, 1 middle school, 4 high schools, and 4 alternative schools. The district faces significant challenges, with low test scores, high dropout rates, and high rates of chronic absenteeism across many of its schools.

The standout schools in the district include Michigan Cyber Academy, a virtual high school with a relatively high statewide ranking but very low graduation and high dropout rates, and Webb Elementary School, an alternative school with some of the highest test scores in the district. However, the traditional public schools, such as Hazel Park High School, struggle with low test scores and poor academic performance.

Across the district, there are stark differences in performance between the traditional public schools and the alternative schools. The alternative schools generally have lower test scores, graduation rates, and higher dropout and chronic absenteeism rates. The district also faces challenges with funding and resource allocation, as spending per student varies widely across the schools. Addressing these systemic issues will require a comprehensive, multi-faceted approach involving stakeholders at all levels to improve the quality of education for the diverse student population in the Hazel Park School District.