Summary:
The Hillsdale Community Schools district in Michigan is home to two high schools: Hillsdale High School and Horizon Alternative School. While Hillsdale High School is the larger of the two with 385 students, Horizon Alternative School serves a smaller population of 36 students.
Hillsdale High School outperforms the district and state averages in several academic measures, including 11th-grade proficiency in M-Step/Social Studies and SAT/Evidence-Based Reading and Writing. However, the school lags behind the state average in 11th-grade SAT/Mathematics proficiency. Both schools have the same 4-year graduation rate of 82.8% and dropout rate of 7.6% in 2023-2024, suggesting they are effectively supporting students in completing their high school education.
The data also reveals socioeconomic disparities between the two schools. Horizon Alternative School has a significantly higher percentage of free/reduced lunch recipients at 69.44%, compared to 46.23% at Hillsdale High School. This difference in student demographics may contribute to the lower historical rankings and performance of Horizon Alternative School, highlighting the need for targeted support and resources to address the unique challenges faced by students from disadvantaged backgrounds. Additionally, the significantly higher spending per student at Hillsdale High School ($15,612) compared to Horizon Alternative School ($8,630) suggests a potential imbalance in resource allocation within the district, which could impact the educational opportunities and support available to students at the alternative school.
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