Woodhaven-Brownstown School District

The Woodhaven-Brownstown School District in Michigan operates 8 schools, including 5 elementary schools, 1 middle school, 2 high schools (one traditional and one alternative), serving students from kindergarten through 12th grade. The district is ranked 198 out of 610 school districts in the state and is rated 3 out of 5 stars by SchoolDigger.

Among the standout schools in the district are Wegienka Elementary School and Yake Elementary School, which consistently rank among the top elementary schools in Michigan. These schools boast strong academic performance, with high proficiency rates in core subjects and low chronic absenteeism. In contrast, the district's alternative high school, Maple Grove Alternative High School, struggles with low graduation rates, high dropout rates, and extremely high chronic absenteeism, highlighting a stark divide in outcomes between the traditional and alternative high schools.

The data also reveals economic disparities across the district, with some schools, like Gudith Elementary, serving a higher proportion of economically disadvantaged students compared to others, like Wegienka Elementary. Additionally, the Woodhaven High School outperforms the district's middle and alternative high schools, suggesting a need to examine the factors contributing to the performance gap as students progress through the education system.