Imlay City Community Schools

The Imlay City Community Schools district in Michigan consists of 5 schools, including 2 elementary schools, 1 middle school, and 2 high schools, serving students from preschool through 12th grade.

Among the standout schools, Imlay City High School is the largest high school in the district with 518 students and a relatively high four-year graduation rate of 82.8%. However, its academic performance on state assessments is below the state average in most subjects, and it has a high chronic absenteeism rate of 29.5%. In contrast, Borland Elementary School stands out with relatively higher proficiency rates in English Language Arts and Mathematics compared to the district and state averages. The smaller Venture High School serves a very high percentage (82%) of free or reduced-price lunch recipients, but its academic performance data is not available.

Across the district, student proficiency rates on state assessments are generally below the state averages, particularly in mathematics. Additionally, all schools in the district have a high chronic absenteeism rate of 29.5%, which is significantly higher than the state average. The schools in the district serve a student population with a high percentage of free or reduced-price lunch recipients, ranging from 55.02% at Imlay City High School to 82% at Venture High School, indicating significant socioeconomic challenges faced by the student population.