Ojibwe Charter School

Ojibwe Charter School is an alternative public charter school located in Brimley, Michigan, serving 137 students in grades K-12. While the school aims to provide a unique educational experience, an analysis of its key metrics reveals some areas of concern compared to nearby schools.

Ojibwe Charter School has seen fluctuating graduation rates, ranging from 57.1% to 90.9%, which are lower than the nearby Rudyard Area Schools (82.8%) and Brimley Area School (82.8%). Additionally, the school has experienced higher dropout rates, ranging from 7.6% to 21.4%, compared to the 7.6% dropout rate at Rudyard Area Schools and Brimley Area School. Chronic absenteeism is also a significant concern, with rates ranging from 13.7% to 38.5%, significantly higher than the 29.5% rate at the nearby schools.

Academically, Ojibwe Charter School's test scores on the M-Step and PSAT assessments are consistently lower than the state and nearby school averages across various grade levels and subject areas. For example, in 4th grade English Language Arts, Ojibwe Charter School scored 25% proficient or better, compared to the state average of 42.4%. Despite these academic challenges, the school has a lower student-teacher ratio of 10.9 and higher per-student spending of $14,639, compared to $17,111 at Rudyard Area Schools and $18,269 at Brimley Area School. These factors suggest that the school may be facing unique challenges that require additional support and resources to improve student outcomes.