High Schools in Evart Public Schools

Evart High School is the sole high school in Evart Public Schools, serving grades 9-12 in the rural community of Evart, Michigan, with a total enrollment of 257 students and a high-poverty population where 68% qualify for free or reduced lunch.

Evart High School has shown a dramatic improvement in its state ranking, jumping from the 21st percentile in 2024-2025 to the 41st percentile in 2025-2026—a 117-position climb that places the school in the middle of the pack statewide. However, significant challenges remain. The graduation rate sits at 75.2%, nearly 9 points below the state average, while the dropout rate of 14.6% is more than double the state rate. Chronic absenteeism is a major concern, affecting 41.5% of students—13.6 points higher than the state average and notably worse than the district-wide figure of 30.5%. Math proficiency is critically low across all grade levels, with only 12.5% of 11th graders proficient in SAT Math and just 21.2% of 10th graders proficient in PSAT Math. Science scores also lag significantly, with only 15.7% of 11th graders proficient compared to the state's 35.2%.

There are bright spots worth noting. Tenth graders actually exceed the state average in PSAT ELA at 59.6% proficiency, and SAT Reading/Writing improved by 7.1 points to 46.2% in the most recent year. The school also shows a concerning "9th grade slump," where incoming freshmen score 13.3 points below the state average in ELA, suggesting a difficult transition that may warrant targeted intervention. With a favorable 14.2:1 student-teacher ratio and per-student spending of $14,423, the school has reasonable resources. The improving ranking and strong 10th-grade performance suggest capacity for growth, but addressing chronic absenteeism, math instruction, and 9th-grade support will be critical to sustaining momentum and improving graduation outcomes.