High Schools in Carman-Ainsworth Community Schools

The Carman-Ainsworth Community Schools district in Michigan is home to four high schools serving grades 9-12: CarmanAinsworth High School, Mott Middle College High School, Genesee Early College, and CA Alternative EdAtlantis. While the district as a whole faces challenges, the data reveals significant performance differences between these high schools.

Genesee Early College stands out as the highest-performing school in the district, ranking 98th out of 739 Michigan high schools and earning a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger. The school boasts significantly higher proficiency rates on state assessments compared to the district and state averages, with 70.8% of students proficient in SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing, compared to 38.6% for the district and 55.4% statewide. In contrast, CA Alternative EdAtlantis appears to be the lowest-performing school, with a ranking in the bottom 10% of Michigan high schools and a 0-star rating.

The data also highlights concerning trends across the district, such as high rates of chronic absenteeism, ranging from 29.5% to 29.5% at all four high schools. Additionally, the wide range in per-student spending, from $5,394 at Genesee Early College to $16,071 at CarmanAinsworth High School, raises questions about equity in resource allocation and educational opportunities. While the district as a whole is ranked 445th out of 613 districts in Michigan, further investigation would be needed to fully understand the root causes and potential solutions to the challenges facing these high schools.