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Nah Tah Wahsh Public School Academy

Summary:

Nah Tah Wahsh Public School Academy is an alternative public charter school in Wilson, Michigan, serving 185 students in grades K-12. The school has a unique student demographic, with a majority (88.65%) of students identifying as Native American, which is significantly higher than the surrounding schools.

Nah Tah Wahsh Public School Academy faces several challenges, including fluctuating graduation rates (ranging from 70% to 100% over the past five years), a concerning spike in dropout rates (reaching 22.2% in the 2022-2023 school year), and high chronic absenteeism rates (up to 66.8% in the 2021-2022 school year). The school's academic performance, as measured by standardized test scores, is generally lower than the state averages across various subjects and grade levels. In contrast, nearby schools like CarneyNadeau Public School have significantly higher graduation rates and lower chronic absenteeism, suggesting potential opportunities for Nah Tah Wahsh Public School Academy to learn from their practices.

The high percentage of Native American students at Nah Tah Wahsh Public School Academy is a unique characteristic that may require specialized educational approaches and support services to address the specific needs and challenges of this population. Additionally, the school's high percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch (over 90%) indicates a high level of economic disadvantage, which may impact the school's ability to effectively utilize available funding and resources to improve educational outcomes for its students.


Detail:

Public, Charter, Alternative K-12

 14911 Hannahville B1 Rd
       Wilson, MI  49896

(906) 466-2952

District: Nah Tah Wahsh Public School Academy

SchoolDigger Rank:
1042nd of 1,486 Michigan Alternative Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $21,569 Help


Student/teacher ratio:  9.2 Help
Number of students:  185

Racial breakdown:

American Indian:
88.6%
White:
8.6%
Hispanic:
1.1%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  90.3% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Nah Tah Wahsh Public School Academy ranks worse than 70.1% of elementary schools in Michigan. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 28.69. (See more...)
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Compare Details Nah Tah Wahsh Public School Academy is not ranked due for the most recent year due to insufficient test score data. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2018 the calculated Average Standard Score was 16.78. (See more...)
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Compare Details Nah Tah Wahsh Public School Academy ranks worse than 57.7% of high schools in Michigan. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 39.25. (See more...)
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The four-year cohort graduation rate measures the percentage of students at Nah Tah Wahsh Public School Academy who earn a standard high school diploma within four years of starting ninth grade.
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The high school dropout rate measures the percentage of students who do not complete their high school education.
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Chronic absenteeism in a school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: American Indian (88.6%), White (8.6%), Hispanic (1.1%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 90.3% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Nah Tah Wahsh Public School Academy is 9.2. (See more...)
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Compare Nah Tah Wahsh Public School Academy employs 20 full-time teachers.
Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Nah Tah Wahsh Public School Academy is $21,569.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Nah Tah Wahsh Public School Academy:

SchoolDigger ranks Nah Tah Wahsh Public School Academy 1042nd of 1486 Michigan public elementary schools. (See Nah Tah Wahsh Public School Academy in the ranking list.)

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SchoolDigger ranks Nah Tah Wahsh Public School Academy 429th of 743 Michigan public high schools. (See Nah Tah Wahsh Public School Academy in the ranking list.)

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Rank History for Nah Tah Wahsh Public School Academy

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Rank History for all elementary school students at Nah Tah Wahsh Public School Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2006 31.17 1299th 1545 15.9%
2007 74.22 329th 1565 79.0%
2008 1.21 1571st 1577 0.4%
2009 13.83 1474th 1589 7.2%
2010 15.08 1439th 1552 7.3%
2011 12.78 1449th 1552 6.6%
2012 20.81 1347th 1566 14.0%
2013 17.46 1346th 1563 13.9%
2014 18.30 1310th 1533 14.5%
2015 30.44 1154th 1580 27.0%
2016 16.31 1301st 1548 16.0%
2017 12.70 1280th 1466 12.7%
2018 13.62 1300th 1448 10.2%
2024 28.69 1042nd 1486 29.9%
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Rank History for elementary school Low Socio Economic Status students at Nah Tah Wahsh Public School Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 20.16 1187th 1397 15.0%
2024 34.88 911th 1381 34.0%
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Rank History for elementary school Native American students at Nah Tah Wahsh Public School Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 15.08 8th 8 0.0%
2024 28.96 7th 8 12.5%
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Data source: test scores: Michigan Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

Rank History for Nah Tah Wahsh Public School Academy

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Rank History for all middle school students at Nah Tah Wahsh Public School Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2006 36.39 639th 806 20.7%
2007 52.89 506th 823 38.5%
2008 55.90 490th 839 41.6%
2009 33.48 678th 847 20.0%
2011 21.83 746th 858 13.1%
2012 26.79 710th 900 21.1%
2013 29.41 683rd 919 25.7%
2014 17.53 778th 921 15.5%
2015 38.03 593rd 919 35.5%
2018 16.78 729th 838 13.0%
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Rank History for middle school Low Socio Economic Status students at Nah Tah Wahsh Public School Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 25.48 639th 815 21.6%
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Rank History for middle school Native American students at Nah Tah Wahsh Public School Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 12.34 10th 10 0.0%
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Data source: test scores: Michigan Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

Rank History for Nah Tah Wahsh Public School Academy

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Rank History for all high school students at Nah Tah Wahsh Public School Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2007 6.70 707th 767 7.8%
2011 21.04 621st 784 20.8%
2012 29.33 556th 773 28.1%
2024 39.25 429th 743 42.3%
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Rank History for high school Native American students at Nah Tah Wahsh Public School Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 53.25 2nd 6 66.7%
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Data source: test scores: Michigan Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

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Data source: Michigan Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Nah Tah Wahsh Public School Academy

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1997 17 0 0 1 169 n/a n/a 0 187
1998 10 0 0 1 133 n/a n/a 0 144
1999 2 0 0 0 148 n/a n/a 0 150
2000 0 0 0 2 139 n/a n/a 0 141
2001 4 0 0 2 150 n/a n/a 0 156
2002 24 0 7 3 125 n/a n/a 0 159
2003 24 0 7 3 125 n/a n/a 0 159
2004 36 1 1 3 137 n/a n/a 1 179
2005 27 1 0 2 122 n/a n/a 0 152
2006 37 0 0 3 121 n/a n/a 0 161
2007 42 1 3 3 116 n/a n/a 4 169
2008 51 1 2 3 114 n/a n/a 4 175
2009 41 1 3 3 109 n/a n/a 3 160
2010 58 1 3 1 108 n/a n/a 3 174
2011 62 1 1 4 76 7 1 0 152
2012 76 0 2 1 93 3 1 0 176
2013 64 0 0 0 95 2 1 0 162
2014 66 0 0 1 100 1 0 0 168
2015 48 0 0 9 104 0 5 0 166
2016 48 1 1 9 116 0 4 0 179
2017 37 0 1 8 118 0 6 0 170
2018 38 0 1 7 134 0 7 0 187
2019 32 0 1 7 140 0 6 0 186
2020 34 0 1 7 148 1 7 0 198
2021 32 1 1 10 159 0 5 0 208
2022 19 0 1 3 176 0 4 0 203
2023 16 0 1 2 164 0 2 0 185

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Nah Tah Wahsh Public School Academy

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1997 187 14.0 13.4 55.1
1998 144 14.0 10.3 72.2
1999 150 15.0 10.0 94.7
2000 141 17.0 8.3 97.9
2001 156 17.0 9.2 65.4
2002 159 19.0 8.4 56
2003 159 19.0 8.4 56
2004 179 18.0 9.9 64
2005 152 18.0 8.4 67.8
2006 161 28.0 5.8 67.1
2007 169 27.0 6.3 51.5
2008 175 26.0 6.7 45
2009 160 23.0 7.0 80.9
2010 174 25.0 6.9 78.9
2011 152 25.1 6.0 88.2
2012 176 25.1 7.0 81.3
2013 162 23.1 7.0 87
2014 168 23.0 7.3 90.5
2015 166 24.0 6.9 91
2016 179 24.0 7.4 89.9
2017 170 22.0 7.7 81.8
2018 187 22.0 8.5 87.7
2019 186 25.0 7.4 88.2
2020 198 21.0 9.4 92.9
2021 208 18.0 11.5 92.8
2022 203 22.0 9.2 90.1
2023 185 20.0 9.2 90.3

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Nah Tah Wahsh Public School Academy

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1997 187 14.0 13.4 55.1
1998 144 14.0 10.3 72.2
1999 150 15.0 10.0 94.7
2000 141 17.0 8.3 97.9
2001 156 17.0 9.2 65.4
2002 159 19.0 8.4 56
2003 159 19.0 8.4 56
2004 179 18.0 9.9 64
2005 152 18.0 8.4 67.8
2006 161 28.0 5.8 67.1
2007 169 27.0 6.3 51.5
2008 175 26.0 6.7 45
2009 160 23.0 7.0 80.9
2010 174 25.0 6.9 78.9
2011 152 25.1 6.0 88.2
2012 176 25.1 7.0 81.3
2013 162 23.1 7.0 87
2014 168 23.0 7.3 90.5
2015 166 24.0 6.9 91
2016 179 24.0 7.4 89.9
2017 170 22.0 7.7 81.8
2018 187 22.0 8.5 87.7
2019 186 25.0 7.4 88.2
2020 198 21.0 9.4 92.9
2021 208 18.0 11.5 92.8
2022 203 22.0 9.2 90.1
2023 185 20.0 9.2 90.3

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.
Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Nah Tah Wahsh Public School Academy

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $1,837 (13.0%) $12,334 (87.0%) $14,171
2020 $2,180 (14.8%) $12,500 (85.1%) $14,681
2021 $00 (NaN) $00 (NaN) $00
2022 $3,185 (17.2%) $15,334 (82.8%) $18,519
2023 $3,212 (14.9%) $18,356 (85.1%) $21,569

Data source: Michigan Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Nah Tah Wahsh Public School Academy

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
Total Students186185
 0.5%
African American00
American Indian140164
 17.1%
Asian11
Hispanic72
 71.4%
Pacific Islander00
White3216
 50%
Two or More Races62
 66.7%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients88.2%90.3%
 2.1%

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Nah Tah Wahsh Public School Academy ranks 1042nd of 1486 Michigan alternative schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

Students at Nah Tah Wahsh Public School Academy are 89% American Indian, 9% White, 1% Hispanic, 1% Two or more races.

In the 2022-23 school year, 185 students attended Nah Tah Wahsh Public School Academy.


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