Summary:
Breckenridge MiddleHigh School is the sole high school serving grades 6-12 within Breckenridge Community Schools, a rural district in Michigan with a total enrollment of 310 students and a student-teacher ratio of 15.5.
This school stands out for its exceptional student outcomes in graduation and attendance. The graduation rate is 93.1%, well above the state average of 84.0%, and the dropout rate is an impressive 0.0% compared to the state's 7.1%. Chronic absenteeism is also lower than the state average (19.1% vs. 27.9%), indicating strong student engagement. However, the school's state ranking has declined sharply over three years, from the 73rd percentile (4 stars) in 2023-2024 to the 45th percentile (2 stars) in 2025-2026. This paradox suggests the ranking heavily weights standardized test scores, which have slipped, rather than the school's clear success in keeping students on track to graduate.
Academically, there is a stark contrast between subjects. The school outperforms state averages in several ELA areas, notably 10th-grade PSAT ELA (65.1% vs. 58.0%) and 7th-grade ELA (41.5% vs. 38.4%). Yet math proficiency is a consistent weakness, falling below state averages in nearly every grade—for example, 7th-grade M-Step math is just 14.6% versus the state's 33.3%, and 11th-grade SAT math is 14% versus 26.5%. The most dramatic deficit is in 11th-grade Social Studies, where only 25.6% are proficient compared to the state's 43.2%. With nearly 60% of students on free/reduced lunch and per-student spending at $14,766, the school faces significant challenges. Test scores also fluctuate widely year-to-year (e.g., 6th-grade ELA swung from 36.8% to 25%), which, given the small enrollment, means single cohorts can drastically shift the school's profile. Parents should note strong graduation outcomes but investigate math and upper-level social studies support.
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