Sault Ste. Marie Area Schools


Summary:

The Sault Ste. Marie Area Schools district in Michigan consists of 5 schools, including 2 elementary schools, 1 middle school, and 2 high schools, serving students from diverse backgrounds. The data reveals significant disparities in academic performance and other key metrics across the schools, highlighting the need for targeted interventions to support the lower-performing institutions.

Sault Area High School stands out as the top-performing high school in the district, with a relatively high 4-year graduation rate of 93.7% and above-average performance on standardized tests. In contrast, Malcolm High School significantly underperforms, with a very low 4-year graduation rate of 60.5% and a high dropout rate of 28.9%. Chronic absenteeism is a concern across the district, ranging from 23.6% to 85.9%, which likely contributes to the lower academic outcomes observed in some schools.

The data also suggests a potential relationship between socioeconomic status and academic performance, with Washington Elementary School having a high percentage of students eligible for free/reduced lunch (69.11%) and a recent decline in its performance. Additionally, the schools in the Sault Ste. Marie Area Schools district have a diverse student population, with a significant percentage of Native American students, highlighting the importance of ensuring that the educational needs of these students are being adequately addressed.

District Detail

 876 Marquette Ave
Sault Sainte Marie, MI 49783-2978

 (906) 632-5653

SchoolDigger Rank:
283rd of 610 Michigan districts

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Grades served: PK, KG-12
Students: 1,935

Primary Schools: 2
Middle Schools: 1
High Schools: 3
Alternative Schools: 0
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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Michigan Department of Education.

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