Summary:
The city of Saint Louis, Michigan, is home to 5 schools, including 2 elementary schools, 1 middle school, 2 high schools (one of which is a correctional facility), and 0 alternative schools. The data reveals stark performance differences among these institutions, with St Louis High School consistently outperforming the state and district averages, while the middle and elementary schools struggle to meet those benchmarks.
St Louis High School stands out as a top performer, ranking 78 out of 743 Michigan high schools in 2023-2024 and earning a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger. The school boasts a relatively high 4-year graduation rate of 82.8% and a lower dropout rate of 7.6%. Additionally, it outperforms the state and St. Louis Public Schools district averages in several test score categories, including M-Step Science, M-Step Social Studies, and SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing.
In contrast, Carrie Knause Early Childhood Learning Center and Eugene M Nikkari Elementary serve economically disadvantaged communities, with over 80% of their students receiving free or reduced-price lunch. These high-need schools also have the highest spending per student, at $15,256 and $14,284, respectively. However, they generally underperform the state and district averages in M-Step and PSAT test scores. Additionally, all schools in the data set have alarmingly high chronic absenteeism rates, which can negatively impact student learning and academic achievement.
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