Ishpeming Public School District No. 1

The Ishpeming Public School District No. 1 in Michigan operates 4 schools, including 1 elementary school, 1 middle school, and 2 high schools (one of which is an alternative school). The district serves a diverse student population, with some schools having higher percentages of non-white students than others.

Ishpeming High School stands out as the top-performing school in the district, ranking 144th out of 743 Michigan high schools and earning a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger. The school boasts strong test scores, with 58.5% of 11th graders proficient or better in SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing, compared to the state average of 51.3%. In contrast, IshpemingNegauneeNICE Community Educational Division, the district's alternative high school, struggles with a 0% graduation rate and a 50% dropout rate.

The district-wide high rates of free and reduced-price lunch recipients (around 60% across all schools) indicate significant socioeconomic challenges. Additionally, Ishpeming Middle School faces low math proficiency rates, with only 13.3% of 5th graders and 20.4% of 6th graders proficient or better, compared to state averages of 32.6% and 31%, respectively. These findings suggest a need for improvement in math instruction and intervention strategies across the district.