Summary:
Hillman Community Schools in Michigan has only one high school, Hillman Community JrSr High School, which serves grades 7-12. The school has seen fluctuating performance in recent years, with its ranking and rating ranging from a low of 1 star in 2020-2021 to a high of 4 stars in the current 2023-2024 school year. Academically, the school struggles, with proficiency rates on state assessments generally below the state averages, particularly in English Language Arts and Math. However, the school performs better in Science and Social Studies for 11th grade students.
Hillman Community JrSr High School serves a predominantly white student population, with a relatively diverse student body overall. The school faces challenges related to socioeconomic factors, with nearly half of its students qualifying for free or reduced-price lunch. This likely contributes to the school's high chronic absenteeism rate of 37.5% and a low four-year graduation rate of 68.7%, which is lower than the state average. The school's per-student spending is higher than the state average, but its student-teacher ratio is slightly lower.
Overall, Hillman Community Schools and its sole high school face a range of challenges, from inconsistent academic performance to socioeconomic factors that impact student outcomes. While the school has seen some improvements in its ranking and rating, there are opportunities for targeted interventions and support to help the school and its students achieve better results.
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