Summary:
The city of Eau Claire, Michigan is home to 4 schools, including 1 elementary school, 1 middle school, 2 high schools (one of which is a virtual school), and 0 alternative schools. The schools in this district generally perform below the state averages on academic assessments, with high rates of chronic absenteeism and students qualifying for free or reduced-price lunch.
Among the schools, Eau Claire High School stands out as the strongest performer, ranking 249 out of 739 Michigan high schools and earning 3 out of 5 stars from SchoolDigger. The school has a relatively high 4-year graduation rate of 82.8% and a low dropout rate of 7.6%. In contrast, while the lowest-ranked school in the district, Lybrook Elementary School has shown some improvement in recent years, moving up in the statewide rankings.
Overall, the Eau Claire Public Schools district as a whole appears to be struggling, with the district ranking 428 out of 613 in Michigan and receiving only 2 out of 5 stars from SchoolDigger. Addressing the high chronic absenteeism rates and the economic disadvantages of the student populations could be key priorities for the district moving forward.
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