North Central Area Schools

The North Central Area Schools district in Michigan operates three schools: North Central Elementary School, North Central Area Senior High School, and North Central Middle School. The district's high school stands out as a top performer, ranking 70th out of 743 Michigan high schools and earning a 5-star rating from SchoolDigger. In contrast, the elementary and middle schools face some challenges, with lower academic proficiency rates and higher chronic absenteeism compared to state averages.

North Central Area Senior High School impresses with its 96.4% four-year graduation rate and strong academic performance, with over 60% of 11th graders proficient or better in M-Step Science, Social Studies, and SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing. However, the school also has a concerning 31.6% chronic absenteeism rate. North Central Elementary School and North Central Middle School struggle with lower proficiency rates, particularly in 3rd-grade English Language Arts and 4th-grade Math, and higher chronic absenteeism rates compared to the state average.

The district's racial demographics vary across the schools, with North Central Elementary School being more diverse than the other two schools. Additionally, there is significant variation in spending per student, with North Central Area Senior High School spending $18,422 per student and North Central Middle School spending $9,294 per student. These differences suggest a need for further investigation to ensure equitable resource allocation and support for all students in the North Central Area Schools district.