Saline Area Schools

The Saline Area Schools district in Michigan is home to 7 schools, including 4 elementary schools, 1 middle school, and 2 high schools (1 regular and 1 alternative). Overall, the district is a high-performing system, with all schools earning 4 or 5 stars from SchoolDigger and ranking highly within the state.

The flagship Saline High School stands out as the district's top performer, ranking 13th out of 735 Michigan high schools and earning exceptional academic results, with 74.8% of 11th graders proficient or better in M-Step Science and 79.7% proficient or better in SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing. The district's Saline Middle School also maintains a 5-star rating and strong performance across multiple grade levels and subject areas. At the elementary level, Harvest Elementary School shines with exceptional 3rd grade academic results, significantly outpacing district and state averages.

While the district as a whole performs well, the Saline Alternative High School lags behind the flagship high school in several key metrics, including test scores, graduation rates, and chronic absenteeism, highlighting the challenges faced by students in alternative settings. Additionally, there is some variation in performance and resource allocation across the elementary schools, with Harvest Elementary standing out for its exceptional results and lower student-teacher ratio compared to other schools in the district.