Summary:
The city of Elk Rapids, Michigan is home to 4 schools serving grades K-12, including 1 elementary school, 1 middle school, and 2 high schools (one of which is an alternative school). The Elk Rapids School District is highly ranked, coming in at 48th out of 606 districts in Michigan and receiving a 5-star rating from SchoolDigger, indicating the district is doing an excellent job in supporting and nurturing its schools.
The standout school in the district is Elk Rapids High School, which ranks 14th out of 735 Michigan high schools and has consistently been a top-performing school for the past 3 years. The school boasts excellent test scores, a strong 90.1% four-year graduation rate, and a low 2.2% dropout rate. Lakeland Elementary School is also a standout, consistently ranking in the top 30% of Michigan elementary schools over the past 3 years with strong test scores.
While the schools in Elk Rapids generally perform well, with high graduation rates and low dropout rates, there are some areas for improvement. The district has a predominantly white student population, with over 90% of students identifying as white across all schools. Additionally, chronic absenteeism rates are relatively high, ranging from 18.5% at Cherryland Middle School to 36.6% at Sunrise Academy, the district's alternative high school. The district may want to consider addressing these issues to ensure all students have access to a high-quality education.
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