Suttons Bay Public Schools

The Suttons Bay Public Schools district in Michigan operates three schools: one elementary/middle school, one high school, and one alternative virtual school, serving students from prekindergarten through 12th grade.

Among the standout schools, Suttons Bay Elementary Middle School stands out with its relatively low test scores compared to state averages, ranging from 15-47% proficiency across different grade levels and subjects. However, the school has a low student-teacher ratio of 12.2. In contrast, the Suttons Bay Virtual School has a high 4-year graduation rate of 82.8% but also a high dropout rate of 7.6%, and its test scores are mixed, with some subjects performing above the district and state averages, while others are below. The Suttons Bay Senior High School has a similar 4-year graduation rate and dropout rate to the virtual school, but its test scores are generally below state averages, with proficiency rates ranging from 18-44% across different subjects.

Across the district, the schools share some common challenges, including high chronic absenteeism rates ranging from 29.5% to 29.5%, and varying free/reduced lunch rates, with the elementary/middle school having the highest at 68.89%. The district also shows disparities in spending per student, with the high school spending the most at $22,436 per student, followed by the elementary/middle school at $17,138, and the virtual school at $11,772 per student.