Summary:
Holt Public Schools is a school district in Michigan that operates a single high school, Holt Senior High School, which serves students in grades 9-12. The school has an enrollment of 1,626 students and a diverse student population, with 57.44% White, 13.35% African American, 14.51% Hispanic, and other racial groups represented.
Academically, Holt Senior High School ranks 281 out of 743 Michigan high schools, with a 3-star rating from SchoolDigger. The school's 11th-grade proficiency rates in M-Step/Science and SAT/Evidence-Based Reading and Writing are higher than the statewide averages, but its performance in M-Step/Social Studies and SAT/Mathematics is slightly lower. The school's 4-year graduation rate of 81.1% is lower than the typical high-performing school benchmark of 90% or above, and its dropout rate of 6.1% is higher than the desired target of 5% or less. Additionally, the school faces challenges with a high chronic absenteeism rate of 35.2%, which may be impacting academic outcomes.
Despite these areas for improvement, Holt Public Schools is committed to investing in its students, as evidenced by the school's per-student spending of $15,534, which is higher than the state average. The district serves a population with significant socioeconomic challenges, with 44.59% of Holt Senior High School students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch, indicating the need for additional resources and support to address these challenges and improve student outcomes.
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