Summary:
The Akron-Fairgrove Schools district in Michigan has only one high school, AkronFairgrove JrSr High School, which serves students in grades 7-12. The school has seen a decline in its statewide ranking over the past few years, dropping from 220th out of 561 Michigan high schools in 2020-2021 to 444th out of 739 in 2024-2025.
AkronFairgrove JrSr High School's performance on standardized tests is generally below the state averages, with proficiency rates ranging from 13.33% to 56.7% across different subject areas and grade levels. The school's four-year graduation rate is 82.8%, which is slightly below the state average, and it has a relatively high dropout rate of 7.6%. Additionally, the school's chronic absenteeism rate is 29.5%, significantly higher than the state average.
The school serves a student population of 171, with a high percentage (70.76%) of students qualifying for free or reduced-price lunch, indicating a relatively low-income student population. The school's per-student spending is $16,631, which is higher than the state average, but its performance suggests that the resources may not be effectively utilized to support student learning and achievement. The school's challenges, including declining performance, socioeconomic factors, and attendance issues, highlight the need for targeted strategies to improve the quality of education and student outcomes at AkronFairgrove JrSr High School.
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