Pewamo-Westphalia Community Schools

The Pewamo-Westphalia Community Schools district in Michigan operates two schools: Pewamo-Westphalia Middle/High School and Pewamo-Westphalia Elementary School. The middle/high school stands out as a top performer in the state, consistently ranking among the best high schools in Michigan, while the elementary school also performs well but does not reach the same level of excellence.

The Pewamo-Westphalia Middle/High School is ranked 19th out of 739 Michigan high schools for the 2024-2025 school year, with a 5-star rating from SchoolDigger. The school has maintained this high level of performance over the past three years, with 60-80% of students proficient or better in various M-Step and SAT subject tests, significantly outperforming the state averages. The school also has a relatively low dropout rate of 7.6% and a solid 4-year graduation rate of 82.8%.

In contrast, the Pewamo-Westphalia Elementary School, while still performing well, is ranked 319th out of 1,488 Michigan elementary schools for 2024-2025, with a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger. Its academic performance, while above the state averages, is not as dominant as the middle/high school. Both schools, however, share a relatively high chronic absenteeism rate of 29.5%, which is an area for potential improvement.