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Chassell K12 School

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Chassell K12 School ranks 742 nd of 1492 Michigan alternative schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

Public, Magnet, Alternative Grades PK, KG-12

742^nd

SchoolDigger Rank ?

of 1,492 Michigan Alternative Schools

Better than 50% of Michigan alternative schools

Summary

Chassell K12 School is a small, rural public school in Michigan's Upper Peninsula serving roughly 192 students in Pre-K through 12th grade within the Chassell Township School District.

The most compelling reason families choose Chassell is its remarkable high school success. The school boasts a perfect 100% graduation rate and a 0% dropout rate for 2024-2025, far exceeding the state average of 84% and dramatically outperforming nearby Baraga School, which has a 59% graduation rate. Eleventh-grade state test scores are equally impressive, with 66.7% proficiency in Science and 80% in Social Studies—nearly double the state averages and the highest among all neighboring schools. The school also keeps students engaged, with a chronic absenteeism rate of just 13.4%, less than half the state average and the lowest in the area. This supportive environment is backed by strong per-student spending of $16,129 and a favorable student-teacher ratio of 11.7 to 1.

However, the picture is more complex in the middle grades. Proficiency in English Language Arts and Math for grades 5-7 consistently falls below state averages—for example, 7th-grade ELA proficiency was just 20% compared to the state's 38.4%. This suggests a challenging transition period that the school successfully overcomes by high school. It's also worth noting that graduation rates have fluctuated significantly in recent years, from a low of 54.5% in 2021-2022 to the current perfect streak, likely reflecting the impact of very small class sizes. For parents considering options, Copper Island Academy shows stronger middle-grade test scores but doesn't offer grades 11 and 12, meaning students would need to transfer for high school. Chassell offers a consistent K-12 pathway with exceptional final outcomes, making it an attractive choice for families prioritizing high school completion and college or career readiness.

192

Students ?

11.7

Student/teacher ratio ?

$16,129

Per pupil spending ?

46.4%

Free/discounted lunch ?

41585 Us Highway 41
Chassell, MI 49916

(906) 483-2132

District: Chassell Township School District

Racial breakdown:

White:

94.8%

American Indian:

2.6%

Two or more races:

2.1%

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At a glance

▬ Ranking trend: Holding steady — 79th percentile in 2023 → 83rd in 2026

Strengths

✓Test scores above the Michigan average (47% vs 41% meeting standards)

✓100% graduate in 4 years — above the Michigan average (84%)

✓Above the Michigan median (50th percentile)

Worth a look

!Some student groups rank well below the school's overall statewide standing

Students meeting standards (2025-2026) ?

This school47%

District avg47%

Michigan avg41%

Elementary school

742^nd of 1,492

Michigan public elementary schools ?

Top 50%▼ down 15 pts since 2016

From top 35% (2016) to top 50% (2026)

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★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

Middle school

324^th of 896

Michigan public middle schools ?

Top 36%▬ steady since 2016

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★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

High school

134^th of 800

Michigan public high schools ?

Top 17%▼ down 8 pts since 2016

From top 9% (2016) to top 17% (2026)

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★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

Statewide rank percentile over time (100 = the top-ranked school in the state; click a legend item to add a student group)

Elementary school ranking

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All Students

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Michigan percentile	Rating
2026	47.2	742 of 1492	50.3%	★★★☆☆
2025	28.9	1026 of 1488	31.0%	★★☆☆☆
2024	27.1	1067 of 1486	28.2%	★☆☆☆☆
2023	32.4	959 of 1470	34.8%	★★☆☆☆
2021	45.6	578 of 1153	49.9%	★★★☆☆
2019	65.3	437 of 1408	69.0%	★★★☆☆
2018	60.4	608 of 1448	58.0%	★★★☆☆
2017	54.3	605 of 1466	58.7%	★★★☆☆
2016	63.2	542 of 1548	65.0%	★★★☆☆
2015	43.6	937 of 1580	40.7%	★★☆☆☆
2014	53.0	778 of 1533	49.2%	★★☆☆☆
2013	54.1	761 of 1563	51.3%	★★★☆☆
2012	60.0	630 of 1566	59.8%	★★★☆☆
2011	68.5	517 of 1552	66.7%	★★★☆☆
2010	65.4	677 of 1552	56.4%	★★★☆☆
2009	80.1	201 of 1589	87.4%	★★★★☆
2008	81.1	170 of 1577	89.2%	★★★★☆
2007	74.6	320 of 1565	79.6%	★★★★☆
2006	76.0	272 of 1545	82.4%	★★★★☆

Female

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Michigan percentile	Rating
2018	48.1	797 of 1443	44.8%	★★☆☆☆

Low Socio Economic Status

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Michigan percentile	Rating
2024	40.0	806 of 1381	41.6%	★★☆☆☆

Male

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Michigan percentile	Rating
2026	36.3	856 of 1372	37.6%	★★☆☆☆
2025	27.0	984 of 1366	28.0%	★☆☆☆☆
2024	27.9	957 of 1347	29.0%	★☆☆☆☆
2018	34.9	985 of 1446	31.9%	★★☆☆☆

White

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Michigan percentile	Rating
2026	38.2	745 of 1199	37.9%	★★☆☆☆
2025	22.7	978 of 1206	18.9%	★☆☆☆☆
2024	18.2	1047 of 1204	13.0%	★☆☆☆☆
2023	26.1	921 of 1198	23.1%	★☆☆☆☆
2019	46.9	595 of 1128	47.3%	★★☆☆☆
2018	49.8	641 of 1253	48.8%	★★☆☆☆

Middle school ranking

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All Students

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Michigan percentile	Rating
2026	57.8	324 of 896	63.8%	★★★☆☆
2025	54.3	360 of 890	59.6%	★★★☆☆
2024	52.9	365 of 897	59.3%	★★★☆☆
2023	72.7	184 of 883	79.2%	★★★★☆
2019	48.7	376 of 792	52.5%	★★★☆☆
2018	58.2	362 of 838	56.8%	★★★☆☆
2017	64.4	232 of 821	71.7%	★★★★☆
2016	60.6	323 of 894	63.9%	★★★☆☆
2015	54.5	399 of 919	56.6%	★★★☆☆
2014	63.9	308 of 921	66.6%	★★★☆☆
2013	63.8	300 of 919	67.4%	★★★☆☆
2012	70.0	241 of 900	73.2%	★★★★☆
2011	80.2	114 of 858	86.7%	★★★★☆
2010	82.2	80 of 851	90.6%	★★★★★
2009	86.6	39 of 847	95.4%	★★★★★
2008	85.3	53 of 839	93.7%	★★★★★
2007	69.8	263 of 823	68.0%	★★★☆☆
2006	66.9	303 of 806	62.4%	★★★☆☆

Female

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Michigan percentile	Rating
2018	60.8	288 of 794	63.7%	★★★☆☆

Low Socio Economic Status

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Michigan percentile	Rating
2024	69.6	169 of 836	79.8%	★★★★☆

Male

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Michigan percentile	Rating
2026	41.8	442 of 813	45.6%	★★☆☆☆
2025	49.3	370 of 798	53.6%	★★★☆☆

White

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Michigan percentile	Rating
2026	50.9	298 of 687	56.6%	★★★☆☆
2025	39.3	407 of 696	41.5%	★★☆☆☆
2024	39.9	396 of 701	43.5%	★★☆☆☆
2023	62.0	217 of 688	68.5%	★★★☆☆
2019	33.1	419 of 624	32.9%	★★☆☆☆
2018	42.1	384 of 678	43.4%	★★☆☆☆

High school ranking

Show full rank history (all student groups)

All Students

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Michigan percentile	Rating
2026	76.6	134 of 800	83.3%	★★★★☆
2025	44.2	414 of 739	44.0%	★★☆☆☆
2024	62.1	246 of 743	66.9%	★★★☆☆
2021	54.9	217 of 561	61.3%	★★★☆☆
2019	34.9	439 of 666	34.1%	★★☆☆☆
2018	77.7	164 of 824	80.1%	★★★★☆
2017	69.4	208 of 835	75.1%	★★★★☆
2016	88.0	76 of 852	91.1%	★★★★★
2015	58.0	360 of 832	56.7%	★★★☆☆
2014	71.1	211 of 799	73.6%	★★★★☆
2013	91.6	48 of 805	94.0%	★★★★★
2012	83.9	102 of 773	86.8%	★★★★☆
2011	81.1	122 of 784	84.4%	★★★★☆
2010	72.6	237 of 765	69.0%	★★★☆☆
2009	70.5	261 of 754	65.4%	★★★☆☆
2008	87.8	67 of 750	91.1%	★★★★★
2007	85.3	75 of 767	90.2%	★★★★★
2006	65.5	284 of 705	59.7%	★★★☆☆

Female

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Michigan percentile	Rating
2018	64.9	227 of 710	68.0%	★★★☆☆

Low Socio Economic Status

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Michigan percentile	Rating
2024	73.0	124 of 654	81.0%	★★★★☆
2018	86.9	54 of 755	92.8%	★★★★★

Male

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Michigan percentile	Rating
2018	76.6	133 of 707	81.2%	★★★★☆

White

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Michigan percentile	Rating
2026	69.3	145 of 671	78.4%	★★★★☆
2025	30.3	451 of 639	29.4%	★☆☆☆☆
2024	57.6	230 of 638	63.9%	★★★☆☆
2021	44.9	264 of 516	48.8%	★★☆☆☆
2019	20.5	482 of 582	17.2%	★☆☆☆☆
2018	68.3	196 of 708	72.3%	★★★★☆

How student groups rank statewide ? (each group's percentile vs the same group at other schools — higher is better; the +/- beside each compares the group with this school's overall percentile)

Elementary school

Female (2018)45th percentile-13 vs school

Low Socio Economic Status (2024)42nd percentile+13 vs school

White (2026)38th percentile-12 vs school

Male (2026)38th percentile-13 vs school

Middle school

Low Socio Economic Status (2024)80th percentile+20 vs school

Female (2018)64th percentile+7 vs school

White (2026)57th percentile-7 vs school

Male (2026)46th percentile-18 vs school

High school

Male (2018)81st percentile~ school

Low Socio Economic Status (2024)81st percentile+14 vs school

White (2026)78th percentile-5 vs school

Female (2018)68th percentile-12 vs school

By subject vs Michigan (2025-2026) ?

Science51%+13 vs state

Social Studies51%+11 vs state

Math46%+10 vs state

Mathematics41%+8 vs state

English Language Arts31%-9 vs state

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking ()				Ranking ()				PSAT English Language Arts (2026)			PSAT Mathematics (2026)			SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing (2026)	SAT Mathematics (2026)	M-Step English Language Arts (2026)					M-Step Math (2026)					M-Step Science (2026)			M-Step Social Studies (2026)			Per Pupil Expenditures (2025)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients (2025)	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score ()	Statewide Rank ()	State Percentile ()	SchoolDigger Rating ()	Average Standard Score ()	Statewide Rank ()	State Percentile ()	Rank Change from Previous Year	PSAT English Language Arts 8th Grade	PSAT English Language Arts 9th Grade	PSAT English Language Arts 10th Grade	PSAT Mathematics 8th Grade	PSAT Mathematics 9th Grade	PSAT Mathematics 10th Grade	SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing 11th Grade	SAT Mathematics 11th Grade	M-Step English Language Arts 3rd Grade	M-Step English Language Arts 4th Grade	M-Step English Language Arts 5th Grade	M-Step English Language Arts 6th Grade	M-Step English Language Arts 7th Grade	M-Step Math 3rd Grade	M-Step Math 4th Grade	M-Step Math 5th Grade	M-Step Math 6th Grade	M-Step Math 7th Grade	M-Step Science 5th Grade	M-Step Science 8th Grade	M-Step Science 11th Grade	M-Step Social Studies 5th Grade	M-Step Social Studies 8th Grade	M-Step Social Studies 11th Grade	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Chassell K12 School	Public, Magnet, Alternative	PK, KG-12	41585 Us Highway 41	Chassell	49916	Houghton County	Chassell Township School District	No	Yes	No	Yes	(906) 483-2132	192	16	11.7	46.4%	182 (94.8%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	5 (2.6%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (2.1%)								(n/a)	76.2	53.3	75.0	47.6	400.0	31.3	558.0	498.0	37.5	53.9	23.8	26.1	20.0	62.5	69.2	1478.2	21.7	1681.3	38.1	52.4	66.7	23.8	57.1	80.0	$16,129	$760	$15,369
Dollar BayTamarack City Area K12 School	Public, Alternative	PK, KG-12	48475 Maple St	Dollar Bay	49922	Houghton County	Dollar Bay-Tamarack City Area Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(906) 482-5812	317	21	14.8	55.8%	308 (97.2%)	2 (0.6%)	6 (1.9%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)								(n/a)	56.3	56.5	68.0	37.5	43.5	24.0	52.6	31.6	26.3	27.8	22.7	30.8	16.0	31.6	38.9	22.7	46.2	24.0	50.0	21.2	44.4	27.3	54.5	55.6	$13,412	$1,279	$12,133
Copper Country Learning Center	Public, Alternative	PK, KG-12	809 Hecla St	Hancock	49930	Houghton County	Copper Country Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	No	No	(906) 482-4250	77	10	8.0	66.2%	66 (85.7%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	6 (7.8%)	0 (0.0%)	5 (6.5%)								(n/a)
Copper Island Academy	Public, Charter, Alternative	K-10	52125 Industrial Dr N	Calumet	49913	Houghton County	Copper Island Academy	Yes	No	No	Yes	(966) 370-1190	386	26	14.9	39.4%	373 (96.6%)	8 (2.1%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (1.0%)								(n/a)	72.2	508.8	71.4	52.8	57.7	19.1			45.0	53.2	56.8	66.0	72.2	37.5	46.8	25.0	53.2	52.8	47.7	61.1		31.8	58.3		$10,637	$1,879	$8,758
Lake LindenHubbell Schools	Public, Alternative	PK, KG-12	601 Calumet St	Lake Linden	49945	Houghton County	Lake Linden-Hubbell School District	No	No	No	Yes	(906) 296-6681	327	27	12.2	57.8%	316 (96.6%)	6 (1.8%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.6%)	1 (0.3%)	2 (0.6%)								(n/a)	66.7	75.0	71.4	20.8	50.0	33.3	57.1	33.3	45.2	30.4	46.7	40.0	24.0	61.3	39.1	56.7	20.0	25.0	63.3	33.3	38.1	53.3	45.8	52.4	$15,210	$1,390	$13,820
Baraga School	Public, Alternative	K-12	210 Lyons St	Baraga	49908	Baraga County	Baraga Area Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(906) 353-6661	324	26	12.4	67.0%	160 (49.4%)	2 (0.6%)	2 (0.6%)	1 (0.3%)	148 (45.7%)	1 (0.3%)	10 (3.1%)								(n/a)	68.0	36.8	44.0	20.0	356.3	20.0	470.7	449.3	30.6	29.4	29.6	25.0	34.8	27.8	29.4	1470.6	1580.5	30.4	33.3	32.0	50.0	1476.4	44.0	60.0	$20,939	$1,389	$19,550
LAnse Area School	Public, Alternative	K-12	201 N 4th St	Lanse	49946	Baraga County	L'Anse Area Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(906) 524-6000	490	36	13.6	56.5%	312 (63.7%)	2 (0.4%)	9 (1.8%)	3 (0.6%)	90 (18.4%)	5 (1.0%)	69 (14.1%)								(n/a)	52.4	67.6	45.6	16.7	29.4	14.0	40.6	15.6	19.2	23.5	37.5	21.4	8.8	46.2	41.2	17.5	11.9	17.6	22.5	16.7	15.2	17.5	23.8	36.4	$17,174	$1,573	$15,601

Frequently Asked Questions about Chassell K12 School

Is Chassell K12 School a good school?

Chassell K12 School ranks 742^nd of 1492 Michigan alternative schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

How many students attend Chassell K12 School?

In the 2024-25 school year, 192 students attended Chassell K12 School.

What district is Chassell K12 School in?

Chassell Township School District

What is the racial makeup of Chassell K12 School?

Students at Chassell K12 School are 95% White, 3% American Indian, 2% Two or more races.

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