Baraga School

Summary:

Baraga School is an alternative public school in Baraga, Michigan, serving 317 students in grades K-12. The school has a diverse student population, with nearly half identifying as Native American and the other half primarily White.

Baraga School faces some unique challenges compared to nearby schools like Chassell K12 School and LAnse Area School. Its four-year graduation rate has fluctuated, ranging from 68.0% to 90.9%, which is lower than the state average. However, the school has seen a positive trend in decreasing dropout rates, from 9.0% to 0.0%. Chronic absenteeism remains a concern, with rates as high as 44.2%. Academically, Baraga School's test scores on the M-Step and SAT/PSAT assessments are generally lower than state and district averages.

Baraga School serves a high percentage of economically disadvantaged students, with 58.68% to 64.37% eligible for free or reduced-price lunch. The school's spending per student has increased over the years, from $14,346 to $18,345, suggesting a greater investment in its students. By learning from the practices of higher-performing nearby schools in the Chassell Township School District and L'Anse Area Schools, Baraga School can work to address its challenges and improve outcomes for its diverse student population.


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Public, Alternative K-12

 210 Lyons St
       Baraga, MI  49908-9430


(906) 353-6661

District: Baraga Area Schools

SchoolDigger Rank:
885th of 1,486 Michigan Alternative Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $18,345 Help


Student/teacher ratio:  12.9 Help
Number of students:  325

Racial breakdown:

American Indian:
49.5%
White:
45.5%
Two or more races:
2.8%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  64.6% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Baraga School ranks worse than 59.6% of elementary schools in Michigan. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 37.93. (See more...)
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Compare Details Baraga School ranks worse than 64.2% of middle schools in Michigan. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 34.17. (See more...)
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Compare Details Baraga School ranks worse than 57.2% of high schools in Michigan. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 39.43. (See more...)
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The four-year cohort graduation rate measures the percentage of students at Baraga School 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 (49.5%), White (45.5%), two or more races (2.8%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 64.6% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Baraga School is 12.9. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Baraga School is $18,345.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Baraga School:

SchoolDigger ranks Baraga School 885th of 1486 Michigan public elementary schools. (See Baraga School in the ranking list.)

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SchoolDigger ranks Baraga School 576th of 897 Michigan public middle schools. (See Baraga School in the ranking list.)

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SchoolDigger ranks Baraga School 425th of 743 Michigan public high schools. (See Baraga School in the ranking list.)

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Rank History for Baraga School

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Rank History for all elementary school students at Baraga School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2014 19.79 1290th 1533 15.9%
2016 24.18 1191st 1548 23.1%
2017 22.41 1128th 1466 23.1%
2018 26.28 1124th 1448 22.4%
2019 25.13 1054th 1408 25.1%
2021 36.25 727th 1153 36.9%
2022 43.36 712th 1344 47.0%
2023 45.98 760th 1470 48.3%
2024 37.93 885th 1486 40.4%
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Rank History for elementary school Low Socio Economic Status students at Baraga School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 26.93 1109th 1397 20.6%
2023 47.95 664th 1350 50.8%
2024 49.32 648th 1381 53.1%
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Rank History for elementary school Female students at Baraga School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 34.84 975th 1443 32.4%
2024 35.95 834th 1342 37.9%
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Rank History for elementary school Male students at Baraga School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 18.53 1203rd 1446 16.8%
2023 38.60 805th 1334 39.7%
2024 35.55 852nd 1347 36.7%
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Rank History for elementary school Native American students at Baraga School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 60.18 3rd 8 62.5%
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Rank History for elementary school White students at Baraga School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 20.93 1064th 1253 15.1%
2024 53.46 535th 1204 55.6%
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Data source: test scores: Michigan Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

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Rank History for all middle school students at Baraga School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2006 55.47 457th 806 43.3%
2007 54.52 492nd 823 40.2%
2008 80.16 118th 839 85.9%
2009 71.37 255th 847 69.9%
2010 54.79 521st 851 38.8%
2011 69.41 279th 858 67.5%
2012 57.32 383rd 900 57.4%
2013 41.75 574th 919 37.5%
2014 31.73 670th 921 27.3%
2015 17.15 756th 919 17.7%
2016 18.20 730th 894 18.3%
2017 21.25 645th 821 21.4%
2018 41.22 521st 838 37.8%
2019 26.60 594th 792 25.0%
2021 60.40 208th 675 69.2%
2022 61.63 238th 776 69.3%
2023 36.43 551st 883 37.6%
2024 34.17 576th 897 35.8%
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Rank History for middle school Low Socio Economic Status students at Baraga School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 54.50 356th 815 56.3%
2019 44.20 377th 672 43.9%
2024 64.04 222nd 836 73.4%
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Rank History for middle school Female students at Baraga School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 44.23 450th 794 43.3%
2019 32.95 447th 658 32.1%
2023 54.55 286th 770 62.9%
2024 45.95 383rd 771 50.3%
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Rank History for middle school Male students at Baraga School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 34.57 530th 797 33.5%
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Rank History for middle school Native American students at Baraga School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 32.30 8th 10 20.0%
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Rank History for middle school White students at Baraga School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 34.91 446th 678 34.2%
2019 25.72 479th 624 23.2%
2023 36.90 432nd 688 37.2%
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Data source: test scores: Michigan Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

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Rank History for all high school students at Baraga School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2006 64.60 290th 705 58.9%
2007 54.89 427th 767 44.3%
2008 48.99 467th 750 37.7%
2009 52.42 445th 754 41.0%
2010 54.12 451st 765 41.0%
2011 57.26 432nd 784 44.9%
2012 57.41 368th 773 52.4%
2013 41.80 494th 805 38.6%
2014 31.00 563rd 799 29.5%
2015 79.20 146th 832 82.5%
2016 40.45 482nd 852 43.4%
2017 29.07 530th 835 36.5%
2018 21.48 612th 824 25.7%
2021 34.26 371st 561 33.9%
2023 51.86 334th 735 54.6%
2024 39.43 425th 743 42.8%
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Rank History for high school Low Socio Economic Status students at Baraga School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 24.11 554th 755 26.6%
2023 64.18 184th 614 70.0%
2024 56.06 252nd 654 61.5%
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Rank History for high school Female students at Baraga School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 63.05 239th 710 66.3%
2023 63.99 188th 611 69.2%
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Rank History for high school Male students at Baraga School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 12.54 584th 707 17.4%
2023 53.23 264th 611 56.8%
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Rank History for high school Native American students at Baraga School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 51.34 2nd 4 50.0%
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Rank History for high school White students at Baraga School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 12.02 602nd 708 15.0%
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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.

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Enrollment information for Baraga School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 223 0 2 0 74 n/a n/a 0 299
1989 191 0 1 0 72 n/a n/a 0 264
1990 186 0 1 0 71 n/a n/a 0 258
1991 180 1 2 0 66 n/a n/a 0 249
1992 183 1 3 0 77 n/a n/a 0 264
1993 186 1 3 0 81 n/a n/a 0 271
1994 199 0 4 0 89 n/a n/a 0 292
1995 210 0 4 0 100 n/a n/a 0 314
1996 210 0 4 0 100 n/a n/a 0 314
1997 228 0 1 0 95 n/a n/a 0 324
1998 216 0 2 0 94 n/a n/a 0 312
1999 224 0 2 0 86 n/a n/a 0 312
2000 201 1 1 0 94 n/a n/a 0 297
2001 205 1 2 0 91 n/a n/a 0 299
2002 215 1 4 0 75 n/a n/a 1 296
2003 215 1 4 0 75 n/a n/a 1 296
2004 181 1 0 0 97 n/a n/a 0 279
2005 188 1 1 0 115 n/a n/a 0 305
2006 196 1 1 0 98 n/a n/a 0 296
2007 182 2 1 0 106 n/a n/a 0 291
2008 168 2 1 n/a 113 n/a n/a 0 284
2009 154 2 1 0 108 n/a n/a 0 265
2010 155 2 0 0 117 n/a n/a 0 274
2011 159 2 0 1 74 0 29 0 265
2012 139 0 0 2 84 0 36 0 261
2013 133 0 0 1 77 0 37 0 248
2014 145 0 0 2 81 2 37 0 267
2015 145 0 0 1 83 0 34 0 263
2016 235 0 0 2 134 0 59 0 430
2017 222 0 0 2 131 0 58 0 413
2018 208 1 0 2 116 2 55 0 384
2019 179 1 0 2 123 0 43 0 348
2020 163 1 1 3 158 1 5 0 332
2021 159 2 1 3 162 1 12 0 340
2022 163 1 1 5 155 1 8 0 334
2023 150 1 1 2 155 1 7 0 317
2024 148 1 1 4 161 1 9 0 325

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 Baraga School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 299 n/a n/a n/a
1989 264 n/a n/a 0
1990 258 24.0 10.7 n/a
1991 249 n/a n/a n/a
1992 264 n/a n/a 28
1993 271 n/a 0.0 0
1994 292 18.0 16.2 0
1995 314 18.3 17.2 0
1996 314 18.3 17.2 0
1997 324 19.0 17.1 0
1998 312 20.0 15.6 0
1999 312 20.0 15.6 0
2000 297 19.7 15.1 0
2001 299 18.9 15.8 0
2002 296 18.1 16.4 n/a
2003 296 18.1 16.4 n/a
2004 279 17.7 15.8 27.6
2005 305 17.5 17.4 28.2
2006 296 18.5 16.0 29.4
2007 291 16.6 17.5 36.4
2008 284 16.2 17.5 37.3
2009 265 18.9 14.0 41.1
2010 274 20.5 13.3 51.1
2011 265 17.3 15.2 47.9
2012 261 17.8 14.6 55.2
2013 248 17.3 14.3 56
2014 267 14.4 18.4 58.8
2015 263 16.0 16.4 59.3
2016 430 28.0 15.3 63.5
2017 413 28.1 14.6 56.4
2018 384 24.7 15.5 64.3
2019 348 28.5 12.2 56
2020 332 25.5 13.0 61.4
2021 340 25.1 13.5 62.9
2022 334 22.8 14.6 64.4
2023 317 24.1 13.1 58.7
2024 325 25.1 12.9 64.6

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 Baraga School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 299 n/a n/a n/a
1989 264 n/a n/a 0
1990 258 24.0 10.7 n/a
1991 249 n/a n/a n/a
1992 264 n/a n/a 28
1993 271 n/a 0.0 0
1994 292 18.0 16.2 0
1995 314 18.3 17.2 0
1996 314 18.3 17.2 0
1997 324 19.0 17.1 0
1998 312 20.0 15.6 0
1999 312 20.0 15.6 0
2000 297 19.7 15.1 0
2001 299 18.9 15.8 0
2002 296 18.1 16.4 n/a
2003 296 18.1 16.4 n/a
2004 279 17.7 15.8 27.6
2005 305 17.5 17.4 28.2
2006 296 18.5 16.0 29.4
2007 291 16.6 17.5 36.4
2008 284 16.2 17.5 37.3
2009 265 18.9 14.0 41.1
2010 274 20.5 13.3 51.1
2011 265 17.3 15.2 47.9
2012 261 17.8 14.6 55.2
2013 248 17.3 14.3 56
2014 267 14.4 18.4 58.8
2015 263 16.0 16.4 59.3
2016 430 28.0 15.3 63.5
2017 413 28.1 14.6 56.4
2018 384 24.7 15.5 64.3
2019 348 28.5 12.2 56
2020 332 25.5 13.0 61.4
2021 340 25.1 13.5 62.9
2022 334 22.8 14.6 64.4
2023 317 24.1 13.1 58.7
2024 325 25.1 12.9 64.6

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.
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Baraga School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $1,064 (7.5%) $13,171 (92.5%) $14,236
2020 $1,179 (7.8%) $13,851 (92.2%) $15,030
2021 $1,497 (10.4%) $12,849 (89.6%) $14,346
2022 $1,333 (8.8%) $13,833 (91.2%) $15,166
2023 $2,824 (15.4%) $15,522 (84.6%) $18,345

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Baraga School

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Rankings

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Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 1054th of 1408 Elementary schoolsRanks 760th of 1470 Elementary schools
 23.2%
Ranks 594th of 792 Middle schoolsRanks 551st of 883 Middle schools
 12.6%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade Math (Baraga School)28.637.5
 8.9%
   3rd Grade Math (Baraga Area Schools)28.637.5
 8.9%
   3rd Grade Math (Michigan)46.742.9
 3.8%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Baraga School)5031.6
 18.4%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Baraga Area Schools)5031.6
 18.4%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Michigan)45.844.3
 1.5%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Baraga School)22.252.4
 30.2%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Baraga Area Schools)22.252.4
 30.2%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Michigan)46.243.9
 2.3%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Baraga School)21.723.5
 1.8%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Baraga Area Schools)21.723.5
 1.8%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Michigan)41.737.5
 4.2%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Baraga School)3522.7
 12.3%
   7th Grade English Language Arts (Baraga Area Schools)3522.7
 12.3%
   7th Grade English Language Arts (Michigan)42.736.9
 5.8%
7th Grade Math (Baraga School)17.918.2
 0.3%
   7th Grade Math (Baraga Area Schools)17.918.2
 0.3%
   7th Grade Math (Michigan)35.731
 4.7%
8th Grade Social Studies (Baraga School)28.117.7
 10.5%
   8th Grade Social Studies (Baraga Area Schools)28.117.7
 10.5%
   8th Grade Social Studies (Michigan)2826.7
 1.3%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Baraga School)46.965
 18.1%
   8th Grade English Language Arts (Baraga Area Schools)46.965
 18.1%
   8th Grade English Language Arts (Michigan)61.959.7
 2.2%
8th Grade Mathematics (Baraga School)18.830
 11.2%
   8th Grade Mathematics (Baraga Area Schools)18.830
 11.2%
   8th Grade Mathematics (Michigan)41.436.3
 5.1%
11th Grade Evidence-Based Reading and Writing (Baraga School)39.140
 0.9%
   11th Grade Evidence-Based Reading and Writing (Baraga Area Schools)39.140
 0.9%
   11th Grade Evidence-Based Reading and Writing (Michigan)55.352.2
 3.1%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students348317
 8.9%
African American11
American Indian123155
 26%
Asian01
Hispanic22
Pacific Islander01
White179150
 16.2%
Two or More Races437
 83.7%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients56%58.7%
 2.6%


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Students at Baraga School are 50% American Indian, 46% White, 3% Two or more races, 1% Hispanic.

In the 2023-24 school year, 325 students attended Baraga School.

Baraga School ranks 885th of 1486 Michigan alternative schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.


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