High Schools in Owosso Public Schools

The Owosso Public Schools district in Michigan is home to two high schools: Owosso High School and Lincoln Alternative High School. While both serve high school students, the data reveals significant differences in their performance and student populations.

Owosso High School appears to be the stronger of the two, with a much larger enrollment of 843 students compared to just 101 at Lincoln Alternative High School. Owosso High also boasts a much higher graduation rate of 92.1%, well above the 35.7% rate at Lincoln Alternative. On academic measures like M-STEP and SAT scores, Owosso High outperforms not only Lincoln Alternative, but also the Owosso Public Schools district and the state of Michigan averages.

In contrast, Lincoln Alternative High School faces more challenges, with lower test scores, higher dropout rates, and much higher chronic absenteeism compared to its counterpart. This suggests Lincoln Alternative serves a more at-risk student population, with 82.18% of its students qualifying for free or reduced-price lunch, versus 60.62% at Owosso High School. While the reasons for these performance gaps are not entirely clear, the data highlights the need for further investigation and targeted support to ensure all students in the Owosso Public Schools district have access to a high-quality education.