Kent City Community Schools

The Kent City Community Schools district in Michigan consists of 4 schools, including 1 elementary school, 1 middle school, 2 high schools (one traditional and one virtual), and 0 alternative schools. The data reveals a mix of strengths and challenges across the district, with some standout schools and areas for improvement.

Kent City High School stands out with a relatively high 4-year graduation rate of 96.4% and stronger performance on SAT/Evidence-Based Reading and Writing compared to the district and state averages. In contrast, Kent City Virtual Academy struggles with a much lower graduation rate of 33.3% and a higher dropout rate of 11.1%. The virtual academy also has an extremely high student-teacher ratio of 230:1, raising concerns about the effectiveness and support provided in the virtual learning environment.

Kent City Elementary School shows some bright spots, with relatively strong performance in 4th and 5th-grade math and the highest per-student spending of $16,264 compared to the other schools. However, the district as a whole performs below the state averages in most subject areas and grade levels, particularly in the areas of ELA and math proficiency. Additionally, high rates of chronic absenteeism, ranging from 23.2% to 30.2%, are a concern across all schools and may be contributing to the overall academic challenges.