Is Au GresSims High School a good school?

Au GresSims High School ranks in the bottom 24.8% of Michigan high schools.

How many students attend Au GresSims High School?

In the 2023-24 school year, 149 students attended Au GresSims High School.

What is the racial makeup of Au GresSims High School?

Students at Au GresSims High School are 90% White, 8% Hispanic, 2% Two or more races.

What schools feed into Au GresSims High School?

Au GresSims High School is fed by the following schools: Elementary : Au GresSims Elementary School Middle : Au GresSims Middle School

Au GresSims High School

Summary:

Au GresSims High School is a public high school in Au Gres, Michigan, serving 141 students in grades 9-12. The school is part of the Alternative Educational Academy of Iosco County district, which is ranked 301 out of 610 districts in the state and has a 3-star rating from SchoolDigger.

While Au GresSims High School has a predominantly white student population, it has struggled with lower-than-average graduation rates, ranging from 66.6% to 84.0% in recent years, compared to nearby schools like Pinconning High School (81.5%) and Tawas Area High School (92.5%). The school's dropout rate has also been a concern, reaching as high as 22.7% in 2021-2022, significantly higher than the state average and nearby schools.

Another major issue at Au GresSims High School is the dramatic increase in chronic absenteeism, reaching nearly 90% in 2020-2021, much higher than the state average and nearby schools like Tawas Area High School (34.6%) and Pinconning High School (34.9%). The school's performance on standardized tests, such as the M-Step and SAT, is also generally lower than the state average and nearby schools. Additionally, the school has a relatively high percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, ranging from 56.74% to 57.94%, suggesting that socioeconomic factors may be playing a significant role in the school's challenges.

Detail:

Public 9-12

310 S Court St
Au Gres, MI 48703-9332

(989) 876-7157

District: Au Gres-Sims School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
559^th of 743 Michigan High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $14,832

Feeder schools for Au GresSims High School:

Elementary:	Au GresSims Elementary School
Middle:	Au GresSims Middle School

Student/teacher ratio: 20.2

Number of students: 149

Racial breakdown:

White:

89.9%

Hispanic:

8.1%

Two or more races:

2.0%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 61.7%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Au GresSims High School ranks worse than 75.2% of high schools in Michigan. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 24.43. (See more...)

The four-year cohort graduation rate measures the percentage of students at Au GresSims High School who earn a standard high school diploma within four years of starting ninth grade.

The high school dropout rate measures the percentage of students who do not complete their high school education.

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

Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (89.9%), Hispanic (8.1%), two or more races (2%). (See more...)

Compare Details 61.7% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Au GresSims High School is 20.2. (See more...)

Compare Au GresSims High School employs 7.3 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Au GresSims High School is $14,832.

Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Au GresSims High School:

SchoolDigger ranks Au GresSims High School 559^th of 743 Michigan public high schools. (See Au GresSims High School in the ranking list.)

High School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

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Male students:

White students:

Au Gres-Sims School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Au Gres-Sims School District 301^st of 610 Michigan school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Au GresSims High School

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Rank History for all students at Au GresSims High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	MI State Percentile
2006	58.66	349^th	705	50.5%
2007	49.68	467^th	767	39.1%
2008	42.46	511^th	750	31.9%
2009	44.56	492^nd	754	34.7%
2010	55.19	437^th	765	42.9%
2011	68.18	307^th	784	60.8%
2012	50.65	429^th	773	44.5%
2013	54.13	396^th	805	50.8%
2014	42.35	491^st	799	38.5%
2015	43.76	483^rd	832	41.9%
2016	30.10	565^th	852	33.7%
2017	43.15	439^th	835	47.4%
2018	53.77	374^th	824	54.6%
2019	33.21	453^rd	666	32.0%
2023	49.44	354^th	735	51.8%
2024	24.43	559^th	743	24.8%

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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Au GresSims High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	MI State Percentile
2018	85.61	65^th	755	91.4%
2019	60.33	175^th	532	67.1%
2023	46.65	322^nd	614	47.6%

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Rank History for Female students at Au GresSims High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	MI State Percentile
2018	28.34	501^st	710	29.4%
2023	53.83	265^th	611	56.6%
2024	42.61	342^nd	619	44.7%

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Rank History for Male students at Au GresSims High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	MI State Percentile
2018	65.47	237^th	707	66.5%
2019	43.47	312^th	543	42.5%
2023	34.77	404^th	611	33.9%
2024	13.34	567^th	633	10.4%

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Rank History for White students at Au GresSims High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	MI State Percentile
2018	45.30	387^th	708	45.3%
2019	23.54	463^rd	582	20.4%
2023	38.91	385^th	647	40.5%
2024	11.04	583^rd	638	8.6%

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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.

Data source: Michigan Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Au GresSims High School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Not Specified	Total
1988	253	0	1	1	4	n/a	n/a	0	259
1989	237	0	1	0	3	n/a	n/a	0	241
1990	246	0	0	1	4	n/a	n/a	0	251
1991	235	2	0	0	5	n/a	n/a	0	242
1992	233	1	4	3	5	n/a	n/a	0	246
1993	252	1	3	3	2	n/a	n/a	0	261
1994	266	1	3	3	2	n/a	n/a	0	275
1995	253	1	2	3	1	n/a	n/a	0	260
1996	253	1	2	3	1	n/a	n/a	0	260
1997	262	0	2	5	4	n/a	n/a	0	273
1998	275	0	0	2	0	n/a	n/a	0	277
1999	263	0	0	0	2	n/a	n/a	0	265
2000	260	0	3	0	2	n/a	n/a	0	265
2001	256	0	2	0	3	n/a	n/a	0	261
2002	320	0	8	2	14	n/a	n/a	0	344
2003	320	0	8	2	14	n/a	n/a	0	344
2004	309	0	5	2	10	n/a	n/a	0	326
2005	285	0	6	2	7	n/a	n/a	0	300
2006	274	0	7	3	5	n/a	n/a	0	289
2007	252	2	1	3	4	n/a	n/a	1	263
2008	247	1	2	1	4	n/a	n/a	1	256
2009	199	1	2	1	3	n/a	n/a	1	207
2010	200	1	3	1	4	n/a	n/a	1	210
2011	202	1	2	1	2	0	1	0	209
2012	214	1	1	2	3	0	0	0	221
2013	204	0	1	3	3	0	1	0	212
2014	241	3	6	6	3	0	3	0	262
2015	139	0	4	3	2	0	1	0	149
2016	140	0	0	4	2	0	2	0	148
2017	133	3	1	7	2	1	3	0	150
2018	145	3	2	6	2	0	3	0	161
2019	111	3	1	9	0	0	2	0	126
2020	90	2	1	7	3	0	4	0	107
2021	99	0	0	8	0	0	3	0	110
2022	114	0	0	9	1	0	2	0	126
2023	125	0	1	11	0	0	4	0	141
2024	134	0	0	12	0	0	3	0	149

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 Au GresSims High School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1988	259	n/a	n/a	n/a
1989	241	n/a	n/a	0
1990	251	17.0	14.7	n/a
1991	242	n/a	n/a	n/a
1992	246	n/a	n/a	n/a
1993	261	n/a	0.0	0
1994	275	14.5	19.0	0
1995	260	18.6	14.0	0
1996	260	18.6	14.0	0
1997	273	19.0	14.4	0
1998	277	19.0	14.6	0
1999	265	16.0	16.6	0
2000	265	16.7	15.9	0
2001	261	15.7	16.6	0
2002	344	20.3	16.9	n/a
2003	344	20.3	16.9	n/a
2004	326	20.5	15.9	n/a
2005	300	19.5	15.4	n/a
2006	289	17.7	16.3	0
2007	263	16.4	16.0	54.6
2008	256	14.8	17.3	49.8
2009	207	14.0	14.8	55.3
2010	210	11.9	17.6	53.6
2011	209	11.0	19.0	53.6
2012	221	12.3	17.8	65.6
2013	212	11.6	18.2	65.1
2014	262	12.0	21.8	64.1
2015	149	7.0	21.2	39.6
2016	148	7.0	21.1	52.7
2017	150	8.4	17.7	49.3
2018	161	5.7	27.9	50.3
2019	126	6.5	19.2	53.2
2020	107	5.1	20.7	50.5
2021	110	5.8	18.8	57.3
2022	126	6.1	20.5	57.9
2023	141	5.8	23.9	56.7
2024	149	7.3	20.2	61.7

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 Au GresSims High School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1988	259	n/a	n/a	n/a
1989	241	n/a	n/a	0
1990	251	17.0	14.7	n/a
1991	242	n/a	n/a	n/a
1992	246	n/a	n/a	n/a
1993	261	n/a	0.0	0
1994	275	14.5	19.0	0
1995	260	18.6	14.0	0
1996	260	18.6	14.0	0
1997	273	19.0	14.4	0
1998	277	19.0	14.6	0
1999	265	16.0	16.6	0
2000	265	16.7	15.9	0
2001	261	15.7	16.6	0
2002	344	20.3	16.9	n/a
2003	344	20.3	16.9	n/a
2004	326	20.5	15.9	n/a
2005	300	19.5	15.4	n/a
2006	289	17.7	16.3	0
2007	263	16.4	16.0	54.6
2008	256	14.8	17.3	49.8
2009	207	14.0	14.8	55.3
2010	210	11.9	17.6	53.6
2011	209	11.0	19.0	53.6
2012	221	12.3	17.8	65.6
2013	212	11.6	18.2	65.1
2014	262	12.0	21.8	64.1
2015	149	7.0	21.2	39.6
2016	148	7.0	21.1	52.7
2017	150	8.4	17.7	49.3
2018	161	5.7	27.9	50.3
2019	126	6.5	19.2	53.2
2020	107	5.1	20.7	50.5
2021	110	5.8	18.8	57.3
2022	126	6.1	20.5	57.9
2023	141	5.8	23.9	56.7
2024	149	7.3	20.2	61.7

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 Au GresSims High School

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$144 (1.4%)	$10,059 (98.6%)	$10,203
2020	$125 (1.1%)	$11,002 (98.9%)	$11,127
2021	$497 (4.4%)	$10,875 (95.6%)	$11,372
2022	$2,046 (15.6%)	$11,040 (84.4%)	$13,086
2023	$2,296 (15.5%)	$12,536 (84.5%)	$14,832

Data source: Michigan Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Au GresSims High School

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 453^rd of 666 High schools	Ranks 354^th of 735 High schools	19.9%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
11th Grade Social Studies (Au GresSims High School)	35.3	37.5	2.2%
11th Grade Social Studies (Au Gres-Sims School District)	35.3	37.5	2.2%
11th Grade Social Studies (Michigan)	46.6	36.1	10.5%
11th Grade Evidence-Based Reading and Writing (Au GresSims High School)	48.5	34.3	14.2%
11th Grade Evidence-Based Reading and Writing (Au Gres-Sims School District)	48.5	34.3	14.2%
11th Grade Evidence-Based Reading and Writing (Michigan)	55.3	52.2	3.1%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	126	141	11.9%
African American	3	0	100%
American Indian	0	0
Asian	1	1
Hispanic	9	11	22.2%
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	111	125	12.6%
Two or More Races	2	4	100%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	53.2%	56.7%	3.6%

Schools Near Au GresSims High School

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				PSAT English Language Arts (2024)	PSAT Mathematics (2024)	SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing (2024)	SAT Mathematics (2024)	M-Step English Language Arts (2024)	M-Step Math (2024)	M-Step Science (2024)		M-Step Social Studies (2024)		Per Pupil Expenditures (2023)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	SchoolDigger Rating (2024)	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	Rank Change from Previous Year	PSAT English Language Arts 8th Grade	PSAT Mathematics 8th Grade	SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing 11th Grade	SAT Mathematics 11th Grade	M-Step English Language Arts 7th Grade	M-Step Math 7th Grade	M-Step Science 8th Grade	M-Step Science 11th Grade	M-Step Social Studies 8th Grade	M-Step Social Studies 11th Grade	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Au GresSims High School	Public	9-12	310 S Court St	Au Gres	48703	Arenac County	Au Gres-Sims School District	No	No	No	Yes	(989) 876-7157	149	7	20.2	61.7%	134 (89.9%)	0 (0.0%)	12 (8.1%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (2.0%)	24.4	559^th of 743 public high schools	24.8%		49.4	354^th of 735 public high schools	51.8%	205			30.3					20.6		29.4	$14,832	$2,297	$12,536
StandishSterling Central JrSr High School	Public	7-12	2401 Grove Street Rd	Standish	48658	Arenac County	Standish-Sterling Community Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(989) 846-3660	659	32	20.3	58.3%	628 (95.3%)	5 (0.8%)	14 (2.1%)	4 (0.6%)	5 (0.8%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (0.5%)	62.7	238^th of 743 public high schools	68.0%		58.8	277^th of 735 public high schools	62.3%	39	67.9	33.0	48.7	24.4	42.0	37.5	45.9	49.6	33.9	47.1	$13,170	$1,520	$11,650
WhittemorePrescott JrSr High School	Public	7-12	6001 Mills Rd	Whittemore	48770	Iosco County	Whittemore-Prescott Area Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(989) 756-2501	285	14	19.8	79.3%	242 (84.9%)	1 (0.4%)	19 (6.7%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.7%)	0 (0.0%)	21 (7.4%)	9.5	669^th of 743 public high schools	10.0%		12.9	644^th of 735 public high schools	12.4%	25	46.2	20.5	21.2			9.5	17.5		15.0	14.7	$15,598	$1,494	$14,104
Career and Technical Education Center	Public	11-12	27 N Rempert Rd	Tawas City	48763	Iosco County	Iosco Regional Educational Service Agency	No	No	No	No	(989) 362-3006	0	8	.0		0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()								(n/a)
Tawas Area High School	Public	9-12	255 W M 55	Tawas City	48763	Iosco County	Tawas Area Schools	No	No	No	No	(989) 984-2100	348	18	19.8	46.6%	304 (87.4%)	3 (0.9%)	16 (4.6%)	7 (2.0%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	17 (4.9%)	78.7	128^th of 743 public high schools	82.8%		74.2	157^th of 735 public high schools	78.6%	29			63.5	29.4				62.4		52.9	$14,808	$1,917	$12,891
Pinconning High School	Public	9-12	605 W 5th St	Pinconning	48650	Bay County	Pinconning Area Schools	No	No	No	No	(989) 308-0531	385	17	22.6	44.9%	348 (90.4%)	6 (1.6%)	13 (3.4%)	1 (0.3%)	3 (0.8%)	0 (0.0%)	14 (3.6%)	51.9	329^th of 743 public high schools	55.7%		60.3	255^th of 735 public high schools	65.3%	74			45.5	27.3				41.0		35.0	$12,414	$1,659	$10,755
Alternative Educational Academy of Iosco County	Public, Charter	6-12	40 W M 55	Tawas City	48763	Iosco County	Alternative Educational Academy of Iosco County	Yes	No	No	No	(989) 362-2575	187	6	30.8	84.0%	167 (89.3%)	1 (0.5%)	7 (3.7%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (1.1%)	0 (0.0%)	10 (5.3%)	15.5	627^th of 743 public high schools	15.6%		36.8	459^th of 735 public high schools	37.6%	168			24.0					23.8		15.0	$7,649	$1,771	$5,878

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