Summary:
The Morenci Area Schools district in Michigan has only one high school, Morenci Middle and High School, which serves students in grades 6-12. The school's performance has been inconsistent, with its ranking fluctuating from 460 out of 531 Michigan high schools in 2021-2022 to 116 out of 743 in 2023-2024.
Academically, Morenci Middle and High School struggles, with proficiency rates on state assessments generally lower than the state averages, particularly in mathematics and some areas of English Language Arts and science. The school also faces challenges with high chronic absenteeism, with a rate of 32.0% compared to the state average. Additionally, over 50% of the school's students receive free or reduced-price lunch, indicating a population with higher economic needs.
Despite the district's investment of $16,766 per student, which is higher than the state average, the school's academic performance has not consistently improved. The school's leadership and the district may need to closely examine the root causes of these issues and develop targeted strategies to address the school's challenges and improve student outcomes.
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