Mancelona High School

Summary:

Mancelona High School is a public high school located in Mancelona, Michigan, serving 286 students in grades 9-12. The school is part of the Michigan Department of Human Services district, which is ranked 291 out of 610 districts in the state and has a 3-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Mancelona High School faces several areas of concern, including a significantly higher percentage of white students (93.36%) compared to the state average and nearby schools, fluctuating graduation rates ranging from 79.4% to 96.1% over the past 5 years, and relatively high dropout rates ranging from 6.5% to 11.7% over the same period, which is higher than the state average and nearby schools. The school has also seen a sharp increase in chronic absenteeism, rising from 16.9% in 2017-2018 to 36.6% in 2022-2023, much higher than the state average and nearby schools. Academically, Mancelona High School's test scores in subjects like Science, Social Studies, and Math are generally below the state average and nearby schools, indicating a need for improvement.

When compared to nearby schools, Shawono Center serves a much smaller student population and has significantly lower graduation rates and higher dropout rates. East Jordan MiddleHigh School has a similar racial makeup to Mancelona High School but performs better academically, while Elk Rapids High School consistently ranks among the top high schools in Michigan, providing a strong example of what Mancelona High School could aspire to achieve. Kalkaska High School shares some similarities with Mancelona High School, such as high chronic absenteeism and dropout rates, as well as lower academic performance, suggesting that Mancelona High School may face challenges common to schools in the region.


Detail:

Public 9-12

 9300 W Limits St
       Mancelona, MI  49659-8707


(231) 587-8551

District: Mancelona Public Schools

SchoolDigger Rank:
224th of 743 Michigan High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $13,457 Help


Feeder schools for Mancelona High School:

Elementary:    Mancelona Elementary School
Middle:    Mancelona Middle School

Student/teacher ratio:  24.9 Help
Number of students:  286

Racial breakdown:

White:
93.4%
Hispanic:
3.8%
Two or more races:
1.7%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  73.4% Help


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Compare Details Mancelona High School ranks better than 69.9% of high schools in Michigan. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 64.06. (See more...)
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The four-year cohort graduation rate measures the percentage of students at Mancelona High 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: White (93.4%), Hispanic (3.8%), two or more races (1.7%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 73.4% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Mancelona High School is 24.9. (See more...)
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Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Mancelona High School is $13,457.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Mancelona High School:

SchoolDigger ranks Mancelona High School 224th of 743 Michigan public high schools. (See Mancelona High School in the ranking list.)

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Mancelona Public Schools:

SchoolDigger ranks Mancelona Public Schools 291st of 610 Michigan school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Mancelona High School

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Rank History for all students at Mancelona High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2006 26.08 567th 705 19.6%
2007 41.34 522nd 767 31.9%
2008 55.54 424th 750 43.5%
2009 52.31 446th 754 40.8%
2010 58.36 413th 765 46.0%
2011 53.77 465th 784 40.7%
2012 44.72 475th 773 38.6%
2013 40.75 499th 805 38.0%
2014 54.61 392nd 799 50.9%
2015 38.27 529th 832 36.4%
2016 34.67 529th 852 37.9%
2017 41.09 455th 835 45.5%
2018 31.44 544th 824 34.0%
2019 38.14 419th 666 37.1%
2021 23.99 453rd 561 19.3%
2022 38.93 368th 531 30.7%
2023 51.09 340th 735 53.7%
2024 64.06 224th 743 69.9%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Mancelona High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 8.29 312th 315 1.0%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Mancelona High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 36.66 467th 755 38.1%
2019 41.23 329th 532 38.2%
2021 45.43 227th 417 45.6%
2022 43.13 245th 369 33.6%
2023 69.83 139th 614 77.4%
2024 80.68 82nd 654 87.5%
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Rank History for Female students at Mancelona High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 16.08 566th 710 20.3%
2019 39.63 350th 554 36.8%
2022 37.45 308th 416 26.0%
2023 46.08 323rd 611 47.1%
2024 57.39 240th 619 61.2%
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Rank History for Male students at Mancelona High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 39.17 431st 707 39.0%
2019 25.09 420th 543 22.7%
2021 31.02 332nd 472 29.7%
2022 27.51 356th 440 19.1%
2023 46.32 323rd 611 47.1%
2024 62.00 205th 633 67.6%
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Rank History for White students at Mancelona High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 19.54 558th 708 21.2%
2019 24.07 459th 582 21.1%
2021 15.77 463rd 516 10.3%
2022 30.79 372nd 492 24.4%
2023 45.17 333rd 647 48.5%
2024 51.40 284th 638 55.5%
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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 Mancelona High School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 306 0 0 0 7 n/a n/a 0 313
1989 279 0 0 0 5 n/a n/a 0 284
1990 273 0 0 0 7 n/a n/a 0 280
1991 545 0 0 0 3 n/a n/a 0 548
1992 259 0 0 1 1 n/a n/a 0 261
1993 251 0 0 1 2 n/a n/a 0 254
1994 264 0 1 2 1 n/a n/a 0 268
1995 304 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 304
1996 304 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 304
1997 316 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 316
1998 328 0 1 1 2 n/a n/a 0 332
1999 310 0 0 0 2 n/a n/a 0 312
2000 295 1 0 0 1 n/a n/a 0 297
2001 289 1 0 1 3 n/a n/a 0 294
2002 325 0 1 1 8 n/a n/a 0 335
2003 325 0 1 1 8 n/a n/a 0 335
2004 358 0 4 2 8 n/a n/a 0 372
2005 377 0 3 2 5 n/a n/a 0 387
2006 360 2 0 3 3 n/a n/a 0 368
2007 279 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 279
2008 351 1 1 n/a 3 n/a n/a 0 356
2009 350 0 1 1 3 n/a n/a 0 355
2010 330 0 2 0 4 n/a n/a 0 336
2011 307 0 2 1 4 1 1 0 316
2012 285 0 2 0 4 0 2 0 293
2013 281 1 1 0 4 2 2 0 291
2014 278 0 1 0 2 2 3 0 286
2015 276 0 0 2 1 0 4 0 283
2016 278 0 1 2 0 0 4 0 285
2017 289 0 1 3 1 0 5 0 299
2018 299 1 0 4 0 0 7 0 311
2019 275 3 1 4 0 0 10 0 293
2020 292 2 1 8 0 0 11 0 314
2021 287 2 1 11 0 0 11 0 312
2022 254 2 1 13 0 0 9 0 279
2023 267 1 2 11 0 0 5 0 286

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 Mancelona High School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 313 n/a n/a n/a
1989 284 n/a n/a 8.5
1990 280 23.0 12.1 9.3
1991 548 n/a n/a n/a
1992 261 n/a n/a 11.1
1993 254 n/a 0.0 12.2
1994 268 14.0 19.1 32.8
1995 304 17.2 17.7 0
1996 304 17.2 17.7 0
1997 316 19.0 16.6 0
1998 332 19.0 17.5 0
1999 312 19.0 16.4 0
2000 297 18.6 16.0 40.7
2001 294 18.6 15.8 44.6
2002 335 16.2 20.7 52.8
2003 335 16.2 20.7 52.8
2004 372 16.7 22.3 54.3
2005 387 18.7 20.7 49.4
2006 368 20.2 18.2 56.5
2007 279 18.8 14.8 55.6
2008 356 17.4 20.5 52.8
2009 355 17.4 20.4 63.9
2010 336 16.4 20.4 63.1
2011 316 16.5 19.0 62
2012 293 13.6 21.4 63.1
2013 291 14.0 20.7 58.8
2014 286 13.2 21.5 65.4
2015 283 12.0 23.5 66.8
2016 285 13.0 21.9 59.6
2017 299 13.0 22.8 58.2
2018 311 13.7 22.6 68.2
2019 293 13.6 21.4 67.2
2020 314 14.7 21.3 72
2021 312 14.4 21.6 66.3
2022 279 13.5 20.6 68.8
2023 286 11.4 24.9 73.4

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 Mancelona High School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 313 n/a n/a n/a
1989 284 n/a n/a 8.5
1990 280 23.0 12.1 9.3
1991 548 n/a n/a n/a
1992 261 n/a n/a 11.1
1993 254 n/a 0.0 12.2
1994 268 14.0 19.1 32.8
1995 304 17.2 17.7 0
1996 304 17.2 17.7 0
1997 316 19.0 16.6 0
1998 332 19.0 17.5 0
1999 312 19.0 16.4 0
2000 297 18.6 16.0 40.7
2001 294 18.6 15.8 44.6
2002 335 16.2 20.7 52.8
2003 335 16.2 20.7 52.8
2004 372 16.7 22.3 54.3
2005 387 18.7 20.7 49.4
2006 368 20.2 18.2 56.5
2007 279 18.8 14.8 55.6
2008 356 17.4 20.5 52.8
2009 355 17.4 20.4 63.9
2010 336 16.4 20.4 63.1
2011 316 16.5 19.0 62
2012 293 13.6 21.4 63.1
2013 291 14.0 20.7 58.8
2014 286 13.2 21.5 65.4
2015 283 12.0 23.5 66.8
2016 285 13.0 21.9 59.6
2017 299 13.0 22.8 58.2
2018 311 13.7 22.6 68.2
2019 293 13.6 21.4 67.2
2020 314 14.7 21.3 72
2021 312 14.4 21.6 66.3
2022 279 13.5 20.6 68.8
2023 286 11.4 24.9 73.4

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 Mancelona High School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $757 (7.3%) $9,606 (92.7%) $10,363
2020 $598 (5.8%) $9,748 (94.2%) $10,346
2021 $1,268 (12.1%) $9,211 (87.9%) $10,479
2022 $1,366 (11.2%) $10,841 (88.8%) $12,207
2023 $1,541 (11.5%) $11,916 (88.5%) $13,457

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Mancelona 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

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 419th of 666 High schoolsRanks 340th of 735 High schools
 16.7%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
11th Grade Social Studies (Mancelona High School)38.829
 9.8%
   11th Grade Social Studies (Mancelona Public Schools)38.829
 9.8%
   11th Grade Social Studies (Michigan)46.636.1
 10.5%
11th Grade Evidence-Based Reading and Writing (Mancelona High School)50.745.2
 5.5%
   11th Grade Evidence-Based Reading and Writing (Mancelona Public Schools)50.745.2
 5.5%
   11th Grade Evidence-Based Reading and Writing (Michigan)55.352.2
 3.1%
11th Grade Mathematics (Mancelona High School)25.425.8
 0.4%
   11th Grade Mathematics (Mancelona Public Schools)25.425.8
 0.4%
   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 Students293286
 2.4%
African American31
 66.7%
American Indian00
Asian12
 100%
Hispanic411
 175%
Pacific Islander00
White275267
 2.9%
Two or More Races105
 50%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients67.2%73.4%
 6.2%


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Frequently Asked Questions about Mancelona High School

In the 2022-23 school year, 286 students attended Mancelona High School.

Students at Mancelona High School are 93% White, 4% Hispanic, 2% Two or more races.

Mancelona High School is fed by the following schools:

Elementary : Mancelona Elementary School
Middle : Mancelona Middle School

Mancelona High School ranks 224th of 743 Michigan high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.


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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Michigan Department of Education.

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