DeTour Area Schools

The DeTour Area Schools district in Michigan operates two schools: Drummond Island Elementary School and DeTour High School. While Drummond Island Elementary has consistently ranked in the top half of Michigan elementary schools, DeTour High School has seen a decline in its statewide ranking in recent years.

Drummond Island Elementary School stands out for its strong performance in 5th grade ELA, where it outperforms the state average. However, the school struggles with a high chronic absenteeism rate of 29.5%. Despite spending a significant amount per student at $101,346, the school's math and social studies proficiency rates are below the state average. In contrast, DeTour High School faces more significant challenges, with low proficiency rates in 11th grade social studies and science, well below the state average. The high school also maintains a concerning dropout rate of 7.6%, even as it maintains a relatively high graduation rate of 82.8%.

Both schools in the DeTour Area Schools district spend significantly more per student than the state average, yet their academic performance is mixed. This suggests that high spending alone does not necessarily translate to better academic outcomes, and the district may need to examine how resources are being utilized and allocated. Addressing the chronic absenteeism issue across both schools should also be a priority for the district to improve student learning and achievement.