East Jordan MiddleHigh School

East Jordan MiddleHigh School is a small, combined school serving 322 students in grades 7-12 in the lakeside community of East Jordan, MI, part of the East Jordan Public Schools district. With a student-teacher ratio of just 12.3:1—the lowest among nearby schools—it offers a notably personalized learning environment where over 40% of students come from low socio-economic backgrounds.

The school's standout achievement is its exceptional graduation rate of 92.5%, which far exceeds its own district's average of 78.1% and beats the state average of 84.0%. This places it on par with high-performing neighbors like Boyne City High School (93.1%) and Charlevoix Middle High School (96.7%). The school also excels at keeping students engaged—its chronic absenteeism rate of 11.7% is less than half the state average (27.9%) and dramatically lower than nearby Petoskey High School (31.4%). Perhaps most impressive is the school's success with its low-income students, who ranked in the 92nd percentile statewide in 2023-2024, demonstrating a real commitment to closing achievement gaps.

However, the data reveals areas for improvement. While students show strong literacy skills—63% proficiency in 11th-grade reading, well above the state's 52.1%—math proficiency lags at just 26.1%. There's also a notable gender gap, with female students ranking in the 79th percentile statewide compared to males at the 40th percentile. The most recent year showed a dip across most subjects, though it's unclear if this is a temporary anomaly. The district invests heavily at $21,285 per student, more than nearby districts like Boyne City Public Schools ($17,616), which likely supports the small class sizes and targeted resources. While standardized test scores may not always match its high-achieving neighbors, East Jordan's real strength lies in getting students to graduation day ready for what comes next.