Summary:
Alanson Public School is an alternative public magnet school serving grades PK-12 in Alanson, Michigan, with a student population of 226. The school has a diverse racial makeup, with the majority of students being White (81.86%), followed by Native American (5.75%), two or more races (6.64%), Hispanic (4.87%), and smaller percentages of African American and Asian students.
While Alanson Public School has seen fluctuations in its four-year graduation rates, ranging from a low of 62.5% in 2019-2020 to a high of 88.8% in 2020-2021, its most recent graduation rate in 2022-2023 was 76.9%, which is lower than the state average. The school has also experienced relatively high dropout rates, ranging from 11.1% to 31.2% over the past five years, with the most recent rate in 2022-2023 being 15.3%, significantly higher than the state average. Additionally, Alanson Public School has seen a steady increase in chronic absenteeism, rising from 13.3% in 2018-2019 to 26.2% in 2022-2023, which is notably higher than the state average.
Alanson Public School's test scores, as measured by the M-Step and SAT assessments, are generally lower than the state averages across various grade levels and subject areas. For example, in 2023-2024, the school's proficiency rates in English Language Arts and Math were below the state averages for grades 4, 5, 6, and 11. However, the school has a high percentage of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch, ranging from 74.76% to 82.3% over the past three years, significantly higher than the state average. When compared to nearby schools, such as Concord Academy Boyne and Concord Academy Petoskey, both public charter schools, Alanson Public School has lower graduation rates and higher dropout rates, as well as generally lower test scores, particularly in English Language Arts and Math.
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Detail:
Public, Magnet, Alternative PK, KG-12
District:
Alanson Public Schools
SchoolDigger Rank:
597th of 1,486 Michigan Alternative Schools
Per Pupil Expenditures: $15,252
Student/teacher ratio: 11.7
Number of students: 226
Racial breakdown:
White:
81.9%
Two or more races:
6.6%
American Indian:
5.8%
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Hispanic:
4.9%
African American:
0.4%
Asian:
0.4%
Free/discounted lunch recipients: 82.3%
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