Paw Paw Public School District

The Paw Paw Public School District in Michigan consists of 5 schools, including 2 elementary schools, 1 middle school, and 2 high schools. The district serves a predominantly white student population, with a relatively high percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch.

Paw Paw Later Elementary stands out as a high-performing school, consistently exceeding district and state averages on academic assessments. In contrast, Cedar Street Community and Family Center, the alternative high school, faces significant challenges with high chronic absenteeism, low graduation rates, and lower test scores compared to the district and state.

Paw Paw High School maintains a relatively high 4-year graduation rate, but its performance on SAT Math assessments is lower than the state average. The district as a whole spends between $14,263 and $16,008 per student, with the highest spending at the alternative high school. The student-teacher ratios vary across the schools, with the alternative high school having the highest ratio, which may contribute to the challenges it faces.