Summary:
The Flat Rock Community Schools district in Michigan consists of 5 schools, including 2 elementary schools, 1 middle school, and 2 high schools (one traditional and one virtual). The district as a whole is ranked 382 out of 613 school districts in Michigan and is rated 2 out of 5 stars by SchoolDigger.
Among the schools, Flat Rock Community High School stands out with its improvement in statewide ranking, moving from 589th out of 743 Michigan high schools in 2023-2024 to 214th out of 739 in 2024-2025, and earning a 4-star rating. The school has relatively strong test scores, with 11th-grade students performing above the district and state averages in several subjects. However, it also faces challenges with a high chronic absenteeism rate of 29.5% and a dropout rate of 7.6%. In contrast, the Flat Rock Academic Virtual Academy has struggled, with a lower statewide ranking, lower test scores, and similar high chronic absenteeism and dropout rates.
Across the district, the schools face socioeconomic challenges, with high rates of free and reduced-price lunch recipients, ranging from 38.2% at Flat Rock Community High School to 73.77% at Flat Rock Academic Virtual Academy. Additionally, the district-wide chronic absenteeism rate of 29.5% is a significant concern that may be impacting student outcomes.
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