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Alpena High School

Summary:

Alpena High School is a public high school located in Alpena, Michigan, serving grades 8-12 with a total enrollment of 1,101 students. The school is part of the Alpena Public Schools district, which is ranked 313 out of 610 districts in Michigan and has a 2-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Alpena High School has a predominantly white student population, with over 93% of students identifying as white, which is significantly higher than the state average and the nearby Posen Consolidated High School, which has a 98% white student population. The school has seen a decline in its four-year graduation rates, dropping from 90% in 2019-2020 to 83% in 2022-2023, which is lower than the state average and the nearby Posen Consolidated High School, which had an 80.9% graduation rate in 2022-2023. Additionally, Alpena High School has experienced an increase in its dropout rates, rising from 5.3% in 2019-2020 to 7.5% in 2022-2023, which is significantly higher than the nearby ACES Academy, which had a 46.4% dropout rate in 2022-2023.

Alpena High School has also seen a sharp increase in chronic absenteeism, from 13% in 2019-2020 to 57% in 2022-2023, which is much higher than the state average and the nearby Posen Consolidated High School, which had a 19.8% chronic absenteeism rate in 2022-2023. While the school's test scores are generally higher than the state average, its proficiency rates in SAT/Mathematics (21.9%) are lower than the state average (26.3%). Overall, Alpena High School faces several challenges, including declining performance, high chronic absenteeism, and socioeconomic factors that may be impacting student outcomes, and addressing these issues should be a priority for the school and the district.


Detail:

Public 8-12

 3303 S Third Ave
       Alpena, MI  49707-3307

(989) 358-5200

District: Alpena Public Schools

SchoolDigger Rank:
243rd of 743 Michigan High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $15,086 Help


Feeder schools for Alpena High School:

Elementary:    Besser Elementary School
    Ella M White Elementary
    Hinks Elementary
    Lincoln Elementary
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Middle:    Thunder Bay Junior High School

Student/teacher ratio:  21.7 Help
Number of students:  1,101

Racial breakdown:

White:
93.4%
Two or more races:
3.9%
Hispanic:
1.3%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  51.2% Help


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Compare Details Alpena High School ranks better than 67.3% of high schools in Michigan. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 62.31. (See more...)
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The Adjusted Cohort Graduation Rate (ACGR) measures the percentage of Alpena High School freshmen who graduate within four years, adjusting for students who transfer in or out.
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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 high 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: White (93.4%), two or more races (3.9%), Hispanic (1.3%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 51.2% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Alpena High School is 21.7. (See more...)
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Compare Alpena High School employs 50.6 full-time teachers.
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Alpena High School is $15,086.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Alpena High School:

SchoolDigger ranks Alpena High School 243rd of 743 Michigan public high schools. (See Alpena High School in the ranking list.)

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Alpena Public Schools:

SchoolDigger ranks Alpena Public Schools 313th of 610 Michigan school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Alpena High School

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Rank History for all students at Alpena High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2006 80.27 116th 705 83.5%
2007 74.66 186th 767 75.7%
2008 69.61 283rd 750 62.3%
2009 66.96 312th 754 58.6%
2010 66.70 334th 765 56.3%
2011 72.46 240th 784 69.4%
2012 72.18 211th 773 72.7%
2013 68.40 250th 805 68.9%
2014 59.47 338th 799 57.7%
2015 87.19 76th 832 90.9%
2016 77.94 151st 852 82.3%
2017 64.66 260th 835 68.9%
2018 66.12 262nd 824 68.2%
2019 71.65 166th 666 75.1%
2021 52.08 236th 561 57.9%
2022 54.97 263rd 531 50.5%
2023 69.66 183rd 735 75.1%
2024 62.31 243rd 743 67.3%
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Rank History for Multi-racial students at Alpena High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 81.11 14th 110 87.3%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Alpena High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 23.02 247th 315 21.6%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Alpena High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 63.47 237th 755 68.6%
2019 82.59 70th 532 86.8%
2021 45.15 230th 417 44.8%
2022 43.57 238th 369 35.5%
2023 68.43 157th 614 74.4%
2024 66.84 171st 654 73.9%
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Rank History for Female students at Alpena High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 58.54 273rd 710 61.5%
2019 70.56 135th 554 75.6%
2021 41.67 263rd 462 43.1%
2022 55.16 197th 416 52.6%
2023 58.03 229th 611 62.5%
2024 60.01 215th 619 65.3%
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Rank History for Male students at Alpena High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 64.82 244th 707 65.5%
2019 63.63 185th 543 65.9%
2021 50.94 201st 472 57.4%
2022 44.71 264th 440 40.0%
2023 75.68 123rd 611 79.9%
2024 55.39 255th 633 59.7%
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Rank History for White students at Alpena High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 54.50 318th 708 55.1%
2019 59.83 221st 582 62.0%
2021 43.08 277th 516 46.3%
2022 45.61 275th 492 44.1%
2023 61.31 215th 647 66.8%
2024 52.20 276th 638 56.7%
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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 Alpena High School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 1947 2 4 4 7 n/a n/a -14 1950
1989 1862 2 8 3 17 n/a n/a -26 1866
1990 1831 3 12 1 15 n/a n/a -10 1852
1991 1750 1 3 1 15 n/a n/a 18 1788
1992 1743 2 7 3 12 n/a n/a 0 1767
1993 1716 6 9 10 13 n/a n/a 0 1754
1994 1719 4 7 6 3 n/a n/a 0 1739
1995 1845 9 10 9 14 n/a n/a 0 1887
1996 1845 9 10 9 14 n/a n/a 0 1887
1997 1918 11 9 15 11 n/a n/a 0 1964
1998 1865 12 11 14 8 n/a n/a 0 1910
1999 1854 11 18 14 7 n/a n/a 0 1904
2000 1788 14 17 15 4 n/a n/a 0 1838
2001 1765 9 16 13 4 n/a n/a 0 1807
2002 1685 10 16 7 5 n/a n/a 1 1724
2003 1685 10 16 7 5 n/a n/a 1 1724
2004 1647 6 17 2 5 n/a n/a 1 1678
2005 1613 10 19 5 5 n/a n/a 0 1652
2006 1616 7 16 4 3 n/a n/a 10 1656
2007 1553 5 19 2 1 n/a n/a 8 1588
2008 1508 2 16 3 4 n/a n/a 7 1540
2009 1457 9 15 4 7 n/a n/a 8 1500
2010 1469 3 17 0 7 n/a n/a 13 1509
2011 1372 3 10 3 4 4 10 0 1406
2012 1283 7 10 3 5 3 11 0 1322
2013 1278 8 9 11 6 1 15 0 1328
2014 1255 9 10 8 10 0 19 0 1311
2015 1252 6 10 11 12 1 23 0 1315
2016 1239 9 9 18 10 1 23 0 1309
2017 1252 12 12 16 11 0 20 0 1323
2018 1192 11 11 13 7 0 17 0 1251
2019 1169 8 7 11 5 0 21 0 1221
2020 1134 5 12 12 5 0 29 0 1197
2021 1082 6 5 10 2 0 42 0 1147
2022 1088 6 7 13 3 0 37 0 1154
2023 1028 7 6 14 3 0 43 0 1101

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 Alpena High School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 1950 n/a n/a n/a
1989 1866 n/a n/a 9.5
1990 1852 92.0 20.1 9.1
1991 1788 n/a n/a n/a
1992 1767 n/a n/a 12.1
1993 1754 n/a 0.0 12.1
1994 1739 84.2 20.7 11.4
1995 1887 91.4 20.6 14.1
1996 1887 91.4 20.6 14.1
1997 1964 98.0 20.0 13.3
1998 1910 99.0 19.3 14.2
1999 1904 104.0 18.3 14.9
2000 1838 99.5 18.5 21.2
2001 1807 96.5 18.7 25.5
2002 1724 86.6 19.9 28.1
2003 1724 86.6 19.9 28.1
2004 1678 83.2 20.2 28
2005 1652 84.0 19.7 29.1
2006 1656 81.2 20.4 30.5
2007 1588 75.9 20.9 27.5
2008 1540 70.2 21.9 31.6
2009 1500 68.6 21.9 34.1
2010 1509 64.6 23.3 39.2
2011 1406 63.2 22.2 40.9
2012 1322 61.9 21.3 41.5
2013 1328 59.5 22.3 40.9
2014 1311 59.4 22.0 38.8
2015 1315 58.0 22.6 47.3
2016 1309 62.0 21.1 48
2017 1323 60.9 21.6 43.4
2018 1251 59.4 21.0 42.5
2019 1221 57.4 21.2 48.9
2020 1197 57.2 20.9 49.5
2021 1147 56.0 20.4 51.2
2022 1154 49.2 23.4 47.5
2023 1101 50.6 21.7 51.2

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 Alpena High School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 1950 n/a n/a n/a
1989 1866 n/a n/a 9.5
1990 1852 92.0 20.1 9.1
1991 1788 n/a n/a n/a
1992 1767 n/a n/a 12.1
1993 1754 n/a 0.0 12.1
1994 1739 84.2 20.7 11.4
1995 1887 91.4 20.6 14.1
1996 1887 91.4 20.6 14.1
1997 1964 98.0 20.0 13.3
1998 1910 99.0 19.3 14.2
1999 1904 104.0 18.3 14.9
2000 1838 99.5 18.5 21.2
2001 1807 96.5 18.7 25.5
2002 1724 86.6 19.9 28.1
2003 1724 86.6 19.9 28.1
2004 1678 83.2 20.2 28
2005 1652 84.0 19.7 29.1
2006 1656 81.2 20.4 30.5
2007 1588 75.9 20.9 27.5
2008 1540 70.2 21.9 31.6
2009 1500 68.6 21.9 34.1
2010 1509 64.6 23.3 39.2
2011 1406 63.2 22.2 40.9
2012 1322 61.9 21.3 41.5
2013 1328 59.5 22.3 40.9
2014 1311 59.4 22.0 38.8
2015 1315 58.0 22.6 47.3
2016 1309 62.0 21.1 48
2017 1323 60.9 21.6 43.4
2018 1251 59.4 21.0 42.5
2019 1221 57.4 21.2 48.9
2020 1197 57.2 20.9 49.5
2021 1147 56.0 20.4 51.2
2022 1154 49.2 23.4 47.5
2023 1101 50.6 21.7 51.2

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 Alpena High School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $707 (6.5%) $10,195 (93.5%) $10,902
2020 $734 (6.5%) $10,479 (93.5%) $11,213
2021 $1,113 (9.3%) $10,826 (90.7%) $11,939
2022 $1,576 (12.4%) $11,185 (87.6%) $12,761
2023 $1,868 (12.4%) $13,218 (87.6%) $15,086

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Alpena High School

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.

Rankings

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Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
Ranks 166th of 666 High schoolsRanks 183rd of 735 High schools
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Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 % proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
11th Grade Social Studies (Alpena High School)57.244.1
 13.1%
   11th Grade Social Studies (Alpena Public Schools)55.643.9
 11.7%
   11th Grade Social Studies (Michigan)46.636.1
 10.5%
11th Grade Evidence-Based Reading and Writing (Alpena High School)63.664
 0.4%
   11th Grade Evidence-Based Reading and Writing (Alpena Public Schools)61.662
 0.4%
   11th Grade Evidence-Based Reading and Writing (Michigan)55.352.2
 3.1%
11th Grade Mathematics (Alpena High School)40.226.5
 13.7%
   11th Grade Mathematics (Alpena Public Schools)38.425.3
 13.1%
   11th Grade Mathematics (Michigan)36.329.9
 6.4%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
Total Students12211101
 9.8%
African American87
 12.5%
American Indian53
 40%
Asian76
 14.3%
Hispanic1114
 27.3%
Pacific Islander00
White11691028
 12.1%
Two or More Races2143
 104.8%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients48.9%51.2%
 2.3%

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Frequently Asked Questions about Alpena High School

In the 2022-23 school year, 1,101 students attended Alpena High School.

Alpena High School is fed by the following schools:

Elementary : Besser Elementary School
Elementary : Ella M White Elementary
Elementary : Hinks Elementary
Elementary : Lincoln Elementary
Elementary : Sanborn Elementary
Elementary : Wilson Elementary
Middle : Thunder Bay Junior High School

Alpena High School ranks 243rd of 743 Michigan high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

Students at Alpena High School are 93% White, 4% Two or more races, 1% Hispanic.


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