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Gladwin Community Schools


At a glance
264thof 613 Michigan districts▼ 46
Better than 56% of Michigan districts
401 N Bowery Ave
Gladwin, MI 48624-1409
·(989) 426-9255·All Michigan district rankings →
Statewide performance 2019–2025
2025: better than 56.9% of districts
5
Schools
1,655
Students
Top rankedGladwin High School122nd of 739 Michigan high schools
Biggest riser
Gladwin High School up 40 spots statewide this year
Smallest classes
Gladwin Elementary School 15.5 students per teacher
Summary:

The Gladwin Community Schools district in Michigan consists of 5 schools, including 2 elementary schools, 1 middle school, and 2 high schools, serving students from pre-kindergarten through 12th grade. The district faces some challenges, such as high chronic absenteeism rates, but also has several standout schools that are performing well.

Gladwin High School is the top-performing school in the district, consistently ranking among the best high schools in Michigan and outperforming state averages on key academic metrics like SAT/Evidence-Based Reading and Writing and M-Step/Social Studies. The school maintains a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger and has a relatively low dropout rate of 7.6% and a solid 82.8% four-year graduation rate. In contrast, Gladwin Community Alternative High School, which serves a smaller and more at-risk student population, also maintains strong graduation and dropout rates, suggesting effective support and interventions for these students.

The district as a whole faces challenges with high chronic absenteeism rates, which could be an area for further investigation and targeted interventions. Additionally, the significant variation in spending per student and student-teacher ratios across the schools suggests the district may benefit from a more equitable distribution of resources to ensure all students have access to similar levels of support and educational opportunities. Overall, the Gladwin Community Schools district has both strengths and areas for improvement, and the analysis of the data can inform strategic decision-making to better support student success throughout the district.

Ranking:
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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Michigan Department of Education.

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