High Schools in Van Dyke Public Schools

The Van Dyke Public Schools district in Michigan is home to two high schools: Lincoln High School and Success Academy. While the district as a whole is ranked 560 out of 610 in Michigan and has a 0-star rating, Success Academy stands out as a relatively high-performing school within the district, with a 1-star rating and a ranking of 626 out of 743 Michigan high schools.

The data reveals significant differences between the two schools. Lincoln High School has relatively low proficiency rates on state assessments, with only 8.3% proficient or better in Science, 6.4% in Social Studies, and 12.8% in Evidence-Based Reading and Writing. In contrast, Success Academy performs better, with 13.64% proficient or better in Science and 22.7% in Social Studies. Additionally, Lincoln High School has a much higher chronic absenteeism rate (65.4%) compared to Success Academy (16.1%).

The data also highlights socioeconomic factors, with both schools serving a predominantly low-income student population, as evidenced by the high percentages of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch (90.68% at Lincoln High School and 96.3% at Success Academy). However, the spending per student is significantly higher at Lincoln High School ($21,710) compared to Success Academy ($8,348), which may be a reflection of the district's resource allocation or the different educational models employed by the two schools.