Summary:
The Saginaw Township Community Schools district in Michigan is home to two high schools: Heritage High School and Mackinaw High School. While both schools serve students in the Saginaw Township area, the data reveals significant performance differences between the two institutions.
Heritage High School stands out as the top-performing school in the district, ranking in the top third of all Michigan high schools. With a 4-year graduation rate of 88.8% and a low dropout rate of 4.7%, Heritage High School students consistently outperform their peers at Mackinaw High School and the district/state averages on key academic measures, including M-Step Science, M-Step Social Studies, and SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing.
In contrast, Mackinaw High School, a public virtual school, faces significant challenges, with a 4-year graduation rate of only 18.9% and a dropout rate of 55.1%. The school's student population also has a higher percentage of minority students and a larger proportion of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, indicating a lower socioeconomic status. These factors may contribute to the performance gap between the two schools, highlighting the need for the Saginaw Township Community Schools district to address the underlying issues and ensure equitable educational opportunities for all students.
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