Escanaba Area Public Schools

The Escanaba Area Public Schools district in Michigan consists of 5 schools, including 3 elementary schools (grades 3-5), 2 high schools (grades 9-12), and no middle schools or alternative schools. The district serves the Escanaba area, providing educational opportunities for students from diverse backgrounds.

Among the standout schools in the district, Escanaba Junior-Senior High School consistently ranks among the top 25% of Michigan high schools, maintaining a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger and strong proficiency rates in core subjects. In contrast, the Escanaba Student Success Center, an alternative high school, struggles academically with much lower proficiency rates and a lower statewide ranking. The elementary schools, such as Escanaba Upper Elementary, generally perform well, with higher proficiency rates than the district and state averages in core subjects.

The district faces some challenges, including high free/reduced lunch rates across all schools, ranging from 47.57% to 79.07%, suggesting a significant population of economically disadvantaged students. Additionally, the consistently high chronic absenteeism rate of 29.5% across all schools is a concerning issue that the district should address to ensure all students have access to a quality education.