Almont High School

Almont High School serves 531 students in grades 8 through 12 in the rural community of Almont, MI, and is part of the highly rated Almont Community Schools district, which ranks in the 89th percentile statewide.

For parents, the headline news is that Almont High School delivers strong academic results with an exceptionally high graduation rate. The school's graduation rate stands at 91.9% for 2024-2025, nearly 8 points above the state average, and has consistently topped 93% in recent years. Its dropout rate of 2.4% is less than a third of the state average. Academically, the school shines brightest in English Language Arts, with proficiency rates dramatically exceeding state averages at every grade level—for example, 82.1% of 8th graders and 72.9% of 10th graders are proficient, compared to state averages of 64.8% and 58%. Science scores are also a standout, with 58.3% of 8th graders and 50% of 11th graders proficient versus state averages of 39.2% and 35.2%. When compared to its nearest geographic rival, Imlay City High School, Almont outperforms it in nearly every academic metric, including math and ELA proficiency.

However, there are a few nuances worth noting. Almont's chronic absenteeism rate of 27.2% is nearly at the state average and significantly higher than the district's own average of 19.8%, suggesting an attendance challenge specific to the high school even as test scores remain strong. On the positive side, the school achieves these results while spending less per student ($12,814) than comparable schools like Romeo High School ($15,500) or Armada High School ($18,564), indicating efficient use of resources. One area to watch: the school's performance ranking for economically disadvantaged students has slipped from the 72nd to the 53rd percentile in recent years, suggesting the achievement gap for these learners may be widening even as the overall student body excels.