Leslie Public Schools

The Leslie Public Schools district in Michigan consists of 4 schools, including 1 elementary school, 1 middle school, 2 high schools (1 traditional and 1 virtual), and no alternative schools. The district serves a predominantly white student population, with some variation in racial makeup across the different schools.

Leslie High School stands out as a relatively strong performer, ranking 279 out of 743 Michigan high schools and earning a 3-star rating from SchoolDigger. The school boasts above-average SAT performance, a graduation rate of 88.1%, and a dropout rate of 7.1%, which are better than the district and state averages. In contrast, Leslie Middle School struggles with low test scores, particularly in 5th and 7th grade M-Step English Language Arts and Mathematics.

Woodworth Elementary School also performs well, with strong 4th grade M-Step test results and a lower chronic absenteeism rate compared to the middle and high schools. However, the school has a higher percentage of free/reduced lunch recipients, indicating a larger population of economically disadvantaged students. Ingham Virtual High School, with its small enrollment and low student-teacher ratio, presents a unique educational model within the district, but its lower graduation rate and higher dropout rate suggest the need for further investigation into the challenges and opportunities of virtual schooling.