Harrison Community Schools

The Harrison Community Schools district in Michigan consists of 4 schools, including 1 elementary school, 1 middle school, 1 high school, and 1 alternative school. The data reveals a mix of performance across the district, with the Harrison Alternative Education school standing out as a bright spot.

The alternative school has a higher 4-year graduation rate of 82.8% and a lower dropout rate of 7.6% compared to the district average. It also benefits from a very low student-teacher ratio of 9.2, suggesting more individualized attention for students. In contrast, the Harrison Community High School performs below the state average on the SchoolDigger scale, despite having a 4-year graduation rate higher than the state average.

Across the district, the elementary and middle schools struggle with proficiency rates well below state averages in subjects like English Language Arts and Math. The district as a whole faces challenges, with high rates of free and reduced-price lunch eligibility and consistently high chronic absenteeism rates of 29.5%. While the alternative school model appears to be effective, the district may need to focus on targeted interventions and support to improve student outcomes, particularly in the lower grade levels.