Escanaba Student Success Center

Summary:

Escanaba Student Success Center is a small public high school serving grades 8-12 in Escanaba, Michigan, part of the Escanaba Area Public Schools district. With just 86 students, the school stands out for its significantly higher percentage of Native American students compared to nearby schools, as well as its consistently low academic performance and high rates of chronic absenteeism and dropout.

Escanaba Student Success Center has struggled academically, with only 11.11% of 11th-grade students proficient or better in M-Step/Science in 2023-2024, far below the district and state averages. The school's graduation rates have also fluctuated, ranging from 59.0% to 82.6% in recent years, and its dropout rate reached 13.6% in 2021-2022. In contrast, Escanaba JuniorSenior High School, just 0.09 miles away, is a much higher-performing school, ranking in the top 25% of Michigan high schools.

Despite serving a high-needs population, with 72.09% of students qualifying for free or reduced-price lunch, Escanaba Student Success Center's per-student spending of $7,765 in 2022-2023 is lower than the surrounding schools, which spend between $12,424 and $13,291 per student. This suggests the school may be underfunded and lacking the resources to adequately support its students, contributing to the significant challenges it faces in student achievement, engagement, and retention.

Detail:

Public 8-12

2525 3rd Ave S
Escanaba, MI 49829-1258

(906) 233-4985

District: Escanaba Area Public Schools

SchoolDigger Rank:
696^th of 743 Michigan High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $7,765

Student/teacher ratio: 71.6

Number of students: 86

Racial breakdown:

White:

88.4%

American Indian:

7.0%

Two or more races:

3.5%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 79.1%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Escanaba Student Success Center ranks worse than 93.7% of high schools in Michigan. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 6.86. (See more...)

The four-year cohort graduation rate measures the percentage of students at Escanaba Student Success Center 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 (88.4%), American Indian (7%), two or more races (3.5%). (See more...)

Compare Details 79.1% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Escanaba Student Success Center is 71.6. (See more...)

Compare Escanaba Student Success Center employs 1.2 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Escanaba Student Success Center is $7,765.

Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Escanaba Student Success Center:

SchoolDigger ranks Escanaba Student Success Center 696^th of 743 Michigan public high schools. (See Escanaba Student Success Center in the ranking list.)

High School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

Low Socio Economic Status students:

Escanaba Area Public Schools:

SchoolDigger ranks Escanaba Area Public Schools 273^rd of 610 Michigan school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Escanaba Student Success Center

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Rank History for all students at Escanaba Student Success Center

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	MI State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2018	3.13	812^th	824	1.5%
2024	6.86	696^th	743	6.3%

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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Escanaba Student Success Center

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	MI State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2018	3.41	737^th	755	2.4%
2024	11.96	587^th	654	10.2%

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Rank History for White students at Escanaba Student Success Center

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	MI State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2018	1.11	705^th	708	0.4%

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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 Escanaba Student Success Center

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Two or More Races	Total
2015	44	0	0	1	8	4	57
2016	49	0	0	2	5	2	58
2017	48	0	0	1	7	1	57
2018	50	1	0	0	7	2	60
2019	53	0	1	1	4	3	62
2020	58	1	1	1	5	1	67
2021	45	1	0	0	5	0	51
2022	62	1	0	0	11	2	76
2023	75	0	0	0	10	1	86
2024	76	1	0	0	6	3	86

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 Escanaba Student Success Center

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2015	57	1.0	57.0	54.4
2016	58	2.0	29.0	58.6
2017	57	1.5	38.0	64.9
2018	60	1.5	40.0	78.3
2019	62	1.5	41.3	77.4
2020	67	1.5	43.2	85.1
2021	51	1.5	34.0	88.2
2022	76	1.5	50.6	88.2
2023	86	1.5	57.3	72.1
2024	86	1.2	71.6	79.1

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 Escanaba Student Success Center

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2015	57	1.0	57.0	54.4
2016	58	2.0	29.0	58.6
2017	57	1.5	38.0	64.9
2018	60	1.5	40.0	78.3
2019	62	1.5	41.3	77.4
2020	67	1.5	43.2	85.1
2021	51	1.5	34.0	88.2
2022	76	1.5	50.6	88.2
2023	86	1.5	57.3	72.1
2024	86	1.2	71.6	79.1

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 Escanaba Student Success Center

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$458 (6.5%)	$6,574 (93.5%)	$7,031
2020	$08 (0.1%)	$5,658 (99.9%)	$5,665
2021	$72 (0.9%)	$7,631 (99.1%)	$7,703
2022	$921 (13.5%)	$5,912 (86.5%)	$6,833
2023	$876 (11.3%)	$6,889 (88.7%)	$7,764

Data source: Michigan Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Escanaba Student Success Center

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Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	62	86	38.7%
African American	0	0
American Indian	4	10	150%
Asian	1	0	100%
Hispanic	1	0	100%
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	53	75	41.5%
Two or More Races	3	1	66.7%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	77.4%	72.1%	5.3%

Schools Near Escanaba Student Success Center

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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 6th Grade	M-Step English Language Arts 7th Grade	M-Step Math 6th 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
Escanaba Student Success Center	Public	8-12	2525 3rd Ave S	Escanaba	49829	Delta County	Escanaba Area Public Schools	No	No	No	No	(906) 233-4985	86	1	71.6	79.1%	76 (88.4%)	1 (1.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	6 (7.0%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (3.5%)	6.9	696^th of 743 public high schools	6.3%					(n/a)										11.1		10.3	$7,765	$876	$6,889
DeltaSchoolcraft Area Center	Public	10-12	2525 3rd Ave S	Escanaba	49829	Delta County	Delta-Schoolcraft Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	No	No	(906) 786-9300	0	8	.0		0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()								(n/a)
Escanaba JuniorSenior High School	Public	6-12	500 S Lincoln Rd	Escanaba	49829	Delta County	Escanaba Area Public Schools	No	No	No	No	(906) 786-6521	1,091	52	21.0	47.6%	989 (90.7%)	10 (0.9%)	16 (1.5%)	10 (0.9%)	45 (4.1%)	1 (0.1%)	20 (1.8%)	69.9	176^th of 743 public high schools	76.3%		73.3	161^st of 735 public high schools	78.1%	15	63.9	28.5	55.6	29.2	38.7	36.9	31.9	40.7	34.3	50.0	28.5	47.9	$12,424	$1,914	$10,510
Bay Pines Center	Public	6-12	2425 N 30th St	Escanaba	49829	Delta County	Michigan Department of Human Services	No	No	No	No	(517) 335-3541	28	0		57.1%	17 (60.7%)	9 (32.1%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (3.6%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (3.6%)								(n/a)
Gladstone Area High School	Public, Magnet	9-12	2100 State Highway M35	Gladstone	49837	Delta County	Gladstone Area Schools	No	Yes	No	No	(906) 428-9200	445	22	20.0	33.0%	398 (89.4%)	5 (1.1%)	4 (0.9%)	1 (0.2%)	24 (5.4%)	0 (0.0%)	13 (2.9%)	71	169^th of 743 public high schools	77.3%		79.8	121^st of 735 public high schools	83.5%	48			62.4	29.1						51.3		43.6	$13,291	$1,293	$11,998
Bark RiverHarris JrSr High School	Public	7-12	Hwy Us 2 41	Harris	49845	Menominee County	Bark River-Harris School District	No	No	No	No	(906) 466-5321	341	19	18.2	45.7%	281 (82.4%)	0 (0.0%)	13 (3.8%)	2 (0.6%)	29 (8.5%)	0 (0.0%)	16 (4.7%)	38.4	442^nd of 743 public high schools	40.5%		51.2	339^th of 735 public high schools	53.9%	103	75.4	34.4	48.0	18.0		32.7		32.7	44.3	32.0	36.1	28.0	$12,585	$1,282	$11,303

Frequently Asked Questions about Escanaba Student Success Center

How many students attend Escanaba Student Success Center?

In the 2023-24 school year, 86 students attended Escanaba Student Success Center.

What district is Escanaba Student Success Center in?

Escanaba Area Public Schools

What is the racial makeup of Escanaba Student Success Center?

Students at Escanaba Student Success Center are 88% White, 7% American Indian, 3% Two or more races, 1% African American.

Is Escanaba Student Success Center a good school?

Escanaba Student Success Center ranks in the bottom 6.3% of Michigan high schools.

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