High Schools in Millington Community Schools

Millington Community Schools in Michigan operates two high schools—Millington High School (grades 9-12, 358 students) and Malc (19 students)—serving a rural area where the district’s flagship school far outperforms its smaller alternative program across nearly every measure.

Millington High School is the clear academic leader, earning a 3-star state ranking (60th percentile) and posting a 97.5% graduation rate—well above the state’s 84%—with a dropout rate of just 2.4% and chronic absenteeism at 10.8%, less than half the state average. Its science proficiency is a standout at 44%, beating the state by nearly 9 points, and its SAT reading/writing scores (57.1%) also exceed state norms. However, math is a glaring weakness: only 15.5% of 11th graders are proficient in SAT math versus 26.5% statewide, and 9th-grade PSAT math proficiency (19.5%) trails the state by 14 points. By contrast, Malc serves a far more economically challenged population (68.4% free/reduced lunch vs. 33.5% at Millington HS) and struggles significantly: its chronic absenteeism is 55%, its graduation rate is 86.6%, and its dropout rate is 6.6%—nearly triple that of Millington HS. Malc’s only ranking data (2011-2012) showed a 1-star rating, and its small size makes recent comparisons unreliable.

For parents, the takeaway is that Millington High School offers strong graduation outcomes and solid science/reading instruction, but families should investigate math support, as proficiency drops sharply by junior year. Malc appears designed for at-risk students but shows high absenteeism and lower achievement, despite spending slightly less per student ($13,145 vs. $15,537). Notably, Millington HS’s state percentile has slipped from 70th to 60th over three years, even while maintaining its 3-star rating—suggesting other schools are improving faster. The district’s economic disparity correlates strongly with outcomes, but the spending gap (with the more affluent school receiving more funds) may warrant parent questions about resource allocation.