Hudson Area Schools

The Hudson Area Schools district in Michigan consists of 4 schools, including 1 elementary school, 1 middle school, and 2 high schools (one of which is an alternative school) serving grades 6-12. The district's schools face significant academic challenges, with consistently low test scores and performance gaps compared to state averages.

The standout school in the district is Hudson Technical Alternative, which serves as the district's only alternative high school. This school has the lowest statewide ranking, a very low 4-year graduation rate of 36.9%, and a high dropout rate of 9.2%. In contrast, Hudson Area JRSR High School has a relatively high 4-year graduation rate of 91.4% and a 5.7% dropout rate. Lincoln Elementary School stands out with the highest percentage of free/reduced lunch recipients at 66.67%, significantly higher than the high school's 52.05%.

Across the district, test scores are significantly below state averages, with the highest proficiency rate in 11th grade SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing at 39.7% at Hudson Area JRSR High School, still well below the state average of 52.2%. Chronic absenteeism rates also vary, with Hudson Area JRSR High School having the highest rate at 34.4%. The district's spending per student ranges from $4,814 at Hudson Technical Alternative to $17,640 at Hudson Middle School, indicating potential imbalances in resource allocation.