High Schools in Holton Public Schools

The Holton Public Schools district in Michigan operates two high schools: Holton High School and Holton Virtual Academy. While Holton High School is the larger and higher-performing of the two, both schools face challenges in academic achievement and resource allocation.

Holton High School has a student population of 249, with a predominantly White (85.94%) demographic and a high percentage (65.06%) of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, indicating a significant economically disadvantaged population. The school's academic performance, as measured by proficiency rates in M-Step/Science, M-Step/Social Studies, SAT/Evidence-Based Reading and Writing, and SAT/Mathematics, falls below the state averages for 11th-grade students. In contrast, Holton Virtual Academy, with only 31 students, has an even higher percentage (93.55%) of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, and does not have any reported test score data, suggesting potential performance concerns.

The resource allocation between the two schools also varies significantly. Holton High School spends $15,720 per student, while Holton Virtual Academy spends only $6,788 per student. Additionally, Holton High School has a student-teacher ratio of 15.6, while Holton Virtual Academy has a much higher ratio of 53.4. These disparities in funding and staffing may contribute to the academic challenges faced by the schools, particularly Holton Virtual Academy, and raise questions about equity within the district.