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Northport Public School

Summary:

Northport Public School is an alternative public school located in Northport, Michigan, serving grades K-12 with a total enrollment of 129 students. The school has a diverse student population, with a mix of White, Hispanic, and Native American students, as well as smaller percentages of other racial backgrounds.

Northport Public School stands out in several key areas. Its graduation rates have fluctuated, ranging from 66.6% in 2021-2022 to 91.6% in 2022-2023, which is higher than the state average. However, the school's dropout rate has also been inconsistent, from 0% in 2019-2020 to 11.1% in 2020-2021, which is generally higher than the nearby schools like Central Lake Public Schools, Ellsworth Community School, Suttons Bay Virtual School, and Leland Public School. Additionally, Northport Public School has experienced a significant increase in chronic absenteeism, from 12.6% in 2019-2020 to 25.3% in 2022-2023, which is higher than the nearby schools.

Despite these challenges, Northport Public School generally outperforms the state average in various M-Step and PSAT assessments, particularly in English Language Arts and Science. The school also has a high percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, ranging from 68.99% in 2022-2023 to 79.45% in 2020-2021, indicating a higher level of economic disadvantage among the student population. Interestingly, Northport Public School's per-student spending has steadily increased, from $29,178 in 2020-2021 to $37,622 in 2022-2023, which is significantly higher than the nearby schools in the Central Lake Public Schools, Ellsworth Community School, Suttons Bay Public Schools, and Leland Public School District.


Detail:

Public, Alternative K-12

 104 S Wing St
       Northport, MI  49670

(231) 386-5153

District: Northport Public School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
506th of 1,486 Michigan Alternative Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $37,622 Help


Student/teacher ratio:  7.4 Help
Number of students:  129

Racial breakdown:

White:
53.5%
Hispanic:
19.4%
American Indian:
19.4%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  69% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Northport Public School ranks better than 65.9% of elementary schools in Michigan. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 63.51. (See more...)
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Compare Details Northport Public School is not ranked due for the most recent year due to insufficient test score data. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 71.44. (See more...)
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Compare Details Northport Public School ranks better than 93.7% of high schools in Michigan. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 92.63. (See more...)
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The Adjusted Cohort Graduation Rate (ACGR) measures the percentage of Northport Public School freshmen who graduate within four years, adjusting for students who transfer in or out.
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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 high 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 Student population at Northport Public School is diverse. Racial makeup is: White (53.5%), American Indian (19.4%), Hispanic (19.4%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 69% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Northport Public School is 7.4. (See more...)
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Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Northport Public School is $37,622.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Northport Public School:

SchoolDigger ranks Northport Public School 506th of 1486 Michigan public elementary schools. (See Northport Public School in the ranking list.)

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Male students:

SchoolDigger ranks Northport Public School 47th of 743 Michigan public high schools. (See Northport Public School in the ranking list.)



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Rank History for Northport Public School

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Rank History for all elementary school students at Northport Public School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2006 41.48 1153rd 1545 25.4%
2007 71.24 412th 1565 73.7%
2008 62.34 698th 1577 55.7%
2009 61.63 760th 1589 52.2%
2010 62.12 786th 1552 49.4%
2011 81.85 124th 1552 92.0%
2012 58.85 657th 1566 58.0%
2013 76.73 315th 1563 79.8%
2014 57.83 680th 1533 55.6%
2015 65.45 524th 1580 66.8%
2016 58.27 634th 1548 59.0%
2017 40.33 864th 1466 41.1%
2018 45.24 864th 1448 40.3%
2023 69.46 399th 1470 72.9%
2024 63.51 506th 1486 65.9%
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Rank History for elementary school Low Socio Economic Status students at Northport Public School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 40.31 883rd 1397 36.8%
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Rank History for elementary school Male students at Northport Public School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 40.91 890th 1446 38.5%
2024 47.72 667th 1347 50.5%
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Rank History for elementary school White students at Northport Public School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 37.50 832nd 1253 33.6%
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Data source: test scores: Michigan Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

Rank History for Northport Public School

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Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2007 66.59 311th 823 62.2%
2008 62.00 407th 839 51.5%
2009 42.87 620th 847 26.8%
2010 50.55 561st 851 34.1%
2011 63.32 378th 858 55.9%
2012 49.55 474th 900 47.3%
2013 73.67 195th 919 78.8%
2014 56.08 414th 921 55.0%
2015 85.43 90th 919 90.2%
2016 60.06 328th 894 63.3%
2017 46.78 387th 821 52.9%
2023 71.44 201st 883 77.2%
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Data source: test scores: Michigan Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

Rank History for Northport Public School

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Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2006 55.86 383rd 705 45.7%
2007 73.18 210th 767 72.6%
2008 81.80 125th 750 83.3%
2009 52.80 442nd 754 41.4%
2010 39.22 527th 765 31.1%
2011 73.05 234th 784 70.2%
2012 55.16 391st 773 49.4%
2014 54.12 403rd 799 49.6%
2015 61.44 332nd 832 60.1%
2017 87.49 73rd 835 91.3%
2018 53.98 369th 824 55.2%
2024 92.63 47th 743 93.7%
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Data source: test scores: Michigan Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

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Enrollment information for Northport Public School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 194 0 0 18 21 n/a n/a 0 233
1989 184 2 0 17 19 n/a n/a 0 222
1990 176 1 1 18 17 n/a n/a 0 213
1991 185 2 0 39 16 n/a n/a 0 242
1992 198 2 0 45 15 n/a n/a 0 260
1993 167 2 1 101 11 n/a n/a 0 282
1994 235 1 0 52 11 n/a n/a 0 299
1995 236 1 3 33 14 n/a n/a 0 287
1996 236 1 3 33 14 n/a n/a 0 287
1997 237 1 0 43 28 n/a n/a 0 309
1998 224 3 0 55 38 n/a n/a 0 320
1999 227 4 0 37 34 n/a n/a 0 302
2000 223 4 0 49 66 n/a n/a 0 342
2001 180 3 0 48 61 n/a n/a 0 292
2002 185 4 0 28 57 n/a n/a 0 274
2003 185 4 0 28 57 n/a n/a 0 274
2004 162 4 0 32 26 n/a n/a 0 224
2005 120 5 0 24 20 n/a n/a 0 169
2006 114 4 1 20 28 n/a n/a 0 167
2007 102 3 0 25 23 n/a n/a 0 153
2008 91 4 n/a 24 27 n/a n/a 0 146
2009 93 4 0 20 29 n/a n/a 0 146
2010 90 6 0 21 35 n/a n/a 0 152
2011 96 6 0 28 40 0 0 0 170
2012 86 2 2 25 37 0 0 0 152
2013 104 3 2 19 34 1 0 0 163
2014 103 0 2 21 38 0 0 0 164
2015 108 0 3 18 45 0 0 0 174
2016 110 1 2 7 39 0 0 0 159
2017 96 2 2 13 38 0 0 0 151
2018 89 3 1 15 37 0 0 0 145
2019 84 3 0 16 36 0 2 0 141
2020 77 2 0 14 39 0 4 0 136
2021 81 2 0 20 38 0 5 0 146
2022 83 3 0 12 29 0 9 0 136
2023 69 2 0 25 25 1 7 0 129

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 Northport Public School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 233 n/a n/a n/a
1989 222 n/a n/a 18
1990 213 21.0 10.1 19.7
1991 242 n/a n/a n/a
1992 260 n/a n/a 32.3
1993 282 n/a 0.0 37.2
1994 299 20.0 14.9 27.4
1995 287 24.0 12.0 16.7
1996 287 24.0 12.0 16.7
1997 309 25.0 12.4 19.1
1998 320 24.0 13.3 26.3
1999 302 23.0 13.1 22.8
2000 342 24.0 14.3 30.1
2001 292 26.0 11.2 33.9
2002 274 17.5 15.7 43.1
2003 274 17.5 15.7 43.1
2004 224 17.0 13.2 36.6
2005 169 17.0 9.9 34.9
2006 167 14.6 11.4 35.3
2007 153 14.6 10.5 35.9
2008 146 12.6 11.6 41.8
2009 146 17.0 8.6 49.3
2010 152 20.1 7.5 51.3
2011 170 17.1 9.9 50.6
2012 152 18.7 8.1 53.3
2013 163 21.5 7.5 54
2014 164 22.0 7.4 58.5
2015 174 18.0 9.6 52.3
2016 159 20.0 7.9 28.9
2017 151 17.5 8.6 51
2018 145 17.0 8.5 70.3
2019 141 16.8 8.3 65.2
2020 136 17.8 7.6 73.5
2021 146 18.8 7.7 79.5
2022 136 16.3 8.3 73.5
2023 129 17.3 7.4 69

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 Northport Public School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 233 n/a n/a n/a
1989 222 n/a n/a 18
1990 213 21.0 10.1 19.7
1991 242 n/a n/a n/a
1992 260 n/a n/a 32.3
1993 282 n/a 0.0 37.2
1994 299 20.0 14.9 27.4
1995 287 24.0 12.0 16.7
1996 287 24.0 12.0 16.7
1997 309 25.0 12.4 19.1
1998 320 24.0 13.3 26.3
1999 302 23.0 13.1 22.8
2000 342 24.0 14.3 30.1
2001 292 26.0 11.2 33.9
2002 274 17.5 15.7 43.1
2003 274 17.5 15.7 43.1
2004 224 17.0 13.2 36.6
2005 169 17.0 9.9 34.9
2006 167 14.6 11.4 35.3
2007 153 14.6 10.5 35.9
2008 146 12.6 11.6 41.8
2009 146 17.0 8.6 49.3
2010 152 20.1 7.5 51.3
2011 170 17.1 9.9 50.6
2012 152 18.7 8.1 53.3
2013 163 21.5 7.5 54
2014 164 22.0 7.4 58.5
2015 174 18.0 9.6 52.3
2016 159 20.0 7.9 28.9
2017 151 17.5 8.6 51
2018 145 17.0 8.5 70.3
2019 141 16.8 8.3 65.2
2020 136 17.8 7.6 73.5
2021 146 18.8 7.7 79.5
2022 136 16.3 8.3 73.5
2023 129 17.3 7.4 69

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 Northport Public School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $2,972 (10.6%) $24,978 (89.4%) $27,949
2020 $2,162 (7.4%) $27,236 (92.6%) $29,398
2021 $2,507 (8.6%) $26,672 (91.4%) $29,178
2022 $3,063 (9.3%) $30,012 (90.7%) $33,075
2023 $3,458 (9.2%) $34,163 (90.8%) $37,622

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Northport Public 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.

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
Total Students141129
 8.5%
African American32
 33.3%
American Indian3625
 30.6%
Asian00
Hispanic1625
 56.3%
Pacific Islander01
White8469
 17.9%
Two or More Races27
 250%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients65.2%69%
 3.7%

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Students at Northport Public School are 53% White, 19% Hispanic, 19% American Indian, 5% Two or more races, 2% African American.

In the 2022-23 school year, 129 students attended Northport Public School.

Northport Public School ranks 506th of 1486 Michigan alternative schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.


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