Summary:
The Dearborn Heights School District #7 in Michigan is home to two high schools: Annapolis High School and Dearborn Heights Virtual Academy. While both schools face significant challenges, they have distinct characteristics that set them apart.
Annapolis High School is the larger of the two, with 679 students, while Dearborn Heights Virtual Academy has only 55 students. However, the virtual academy spends significantly more per student, at $31,453 compared to $15,274 at Annapolis High School. This disparity in funding does not seem to translate to better academic outcomes, as both schools have similar graduation rates and test scores that are generally lower than district and state averages.
Both Annapolis High School and Dearborn Heights Virtual Academy face challenges, including high chronic absenteeism rates of 29.5% and low test scores, particularly in mathematics. The Dearborn Heights School District #7 as a whole is ranked 518 out of 613 districts in Michigan and is rated 1 star out of 5 by SchoolDigger, indicating it is a lower-performing district overall. Addressing these issues will be crucial for improving student outcomes in the area.
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