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Luther L Wright K12 School

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Luther L Wright K12 School ranks 677 th of 1492 Michigan alternative schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

Public, Alternative Grades PK, KG-12

677^th

SchoolDigger Rank ?

of 1,492 Michigan Alternative Schools

Better than 55% of Michigan alternative schools

Summary

Luther L Wright K12 School in Ironwood, MI, is the only school in the Ironwood Area Schools of Gogebic County, serving 770 students in grades PK-12 in a rural community in Michigan's Upper Peninsula.

This school stands out for its impressive graduation rate of 93.1%, which is 10 points higher than its own district average and well above the state's 84%. Its dropout rate of 3.4% is less than half the district's rate, and the school even achieved a perfect 100% graduation rate and 0% dropout rate in 2023-2024. The K-12 structure seems to help students stay connected and persist through to graduation. Academically, the school shines in science and social studies—11th graders score 45.9% proficient in science (vs. 34.9% statewide) and 62.3% in social studies (vs. 42.1% statewide). When compared to the nearby WakefieldMarenisco School, Luther L Wright students outperform them by nearly 30 points in 11th grade science and over 42 points in social studies, all while the school spends about $3,100 less per student.

However, math remains a challenge, with proficiency rates in grades 4 and 7 lagging state averages by roughly 20 points. The school also shows some year-to-year swings in test scores, which is common with smaller class sizes. On a positive note, chronic absenteeism has dropped from a pandemic high of 41.1% to 26.8%, and 8th grade PSAT reading scores are strong. While about 57% of students qualify for free or reduced lunch, the school still achieves above-state results in several key areas, suggesting effective support for its students.

770

Students ?

12.9

Student/teacher ratio ?

$13,539

Per pupil spending ?

57.0%

Free/reduced lunch eligible (2024-25) ?

All students in Michigan receive free school meals.

88.2%

Kindergartners complete for all required vaccines (2025-26)

Exemptions: 5.9% (any vaccine)

650 E Ayer St
Ironwood, MI 49938-2206

(906) 932-0932

District: Ironwood Area Schools of Gogebic County

Racial breakdown:

White:

89.1%

Two or more races:

5.5%

American Indian:

2.1%

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At a glance

▼ Ranking trend: Declining — 60th percentile in 2023 → 52nd in 2026

Strengths

✓93% graduate in 4 years — above the Michigan average (84%)

✓Above the Michigan median (55th percentile)

Worth a look

!Ranking has slipped — down 8 percentile points since 2023

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

Students meeting standards (2025-2026) ?

This school39%

District avg38%

Michigan avg41%

Elementary school

677^th of 1,492

Michigan public elementary schools ?

Top 45%▲ up 13 pts since 2016

From bottom 41% (2016) to top 45% (2026)

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★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

Middle school

361^st of 896

Michigan public middle schools ?

Top 40%▲ up 12 pts since 2016

From bottom 47% (2016) to top 40% (2026)

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★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

High school

383^rd of 800

Michigan public high schools ?

Top 48%▼ down 8 pts since 2016

From top 40% (2016) to top 48% (2026)

See the entire ranking list of Michigan High Schools →

★★★★★

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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	51.5	677 of 1492	54.6%	★★★☆☆
2025	45.7	780 of 1488	47.6%	★★☆☆☆
2024	47.8	735 of 1486	50.5%	★★★☆☆
2023	39.6	858 of 1470	41.6%	★★☆☆☆
2022	39.2	773 of 1344	42.5%	★★☆☆☆
2021	22.1	926 of 1153	19.7%	★☆☆☆☆
2019	35.1	907 of 1408	35.6%	★★☆☆☆
2018	44.4	876 of 1448	39.5%	★★☆☆☆
2017	43.2	808 of 1466	44.9%	★★☆☆☆
2016	43.0	909 of 1548	41.3%	★★☆☆☆
2011	43.9	1115 of 1552	28.2%	★☆☆☆☆
2010	62.0	791 of 1552	49.0%	★★☆☆☆
2009	73.9	376 of 1589	76.3%	★★★★☆
2008	81.2	164 of 1577	89.6%	★★★★☆
2007	67.2	539 of 1565	65.6%	★★★☆☆
2006	68.0	497 of 1545	67.8%	★★★☆☆

Female

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Michigan percentile	Rating
2026	45.7	671 of 1343	50.0%	★★★☆☆
2025	45.9	677 of 1338	49.4%	★★☆☆☆
2024	35.8	837 of 1342	37.6%	★★☆☆☆
2023	30.0	909 of 1321	31.2%	★★☆☆☆
2022	35.1	717 of 1106	35.2%	★★☆☆☆
2021	28.4	679 of 902	24.7%	★☆☆☆☆
2019	22.9	943 of 1171	19.5%	★☆☆☆☆
2018	41.3	886 of 1443	38.6%	★★☆☆☆

Low Socio Economic Status

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Michigan percentile	Rating
2026	61.6	427 of 1352	68.4%	★★★☆☆
2025	51.0	624 of 1346	53.6%	★★★☆☆
2024	41.9	771 of 1381	44.2%	★★☆☆☆
2023	41.9	772 of 1350	42.8%	★★☆☆☆
2022	49.6	517 of 1099	53.0%	★★★☆☆
2021	40.6	456 of 749	39.1%	★★☆☆☆
2019	42.1	670 of 1134	40.9%	★★☆☆☆
2018	61.4	480 of 1397	65.6%	★★★☆☆

Male

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Michigan percentile	Rating
2026	47.4	690 of 1372	49.7%	★★☆☆☆
2025	40.0	794 of 1366	41.9%	★★☆☆☆
2024	54.1	579 of 1347	57.0%	★★★☆☆
2023	43.3	728 of 1334	45.4%	★★☆☆☆
2022	43.3	622 of 1139	45.4%	★★☆☆☆
2021	27.7	694 of 915	24.2%	★☆☆☆☆
2019	47.2	624 of 1196	47.8%	★★☆☆☆
2018	45.3	826 of 1446	42.9%	★★☆☆☆

Special Education

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Michigan percentile	Rating
2024	41.2	133 of 225	40.9%	★★☆☆☆
2018	65.2	97 of 403	75.9%	★★★★☆

White

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Michigan percentile	Rating
2026	38.9	737 of 1199	38.5%	★★☆☆☆
2025	34.0	823 of 1206	31.8%	★★☆☆☆
2024	38.5	743 of 1204	38.3%	★★☆☆☆
2023	29.0	875 of 1198	27.0%	★☆☆☆☆
2022	30.4	780 of 1102	29.2%	★☆☆☆☆
2021	19.6	859 of 1005	14.5%	★☆☆☆☆
2019	25.1	900 of 1128	20.2%	★☆☆☆☆
2018	29.6	940 of 1253	25.0%	★☆☆☆☆

Middle school ranking

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All Students

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Michigan percentile	Rating
2026	54.9	361 of 896	59.7%	★★★☆☆
2025	41.3	517 of 890	41.9%	★★☆☆☆
2024	44.0	470 of 897	47.6%	★★☆☆☆
2023	37.1	542 of 883	38.6%	★★☆☆☆
2022	58.5	266 of 776	65.7%	★★★☆☆
2021	33.6	444 of 675	34.2%	★★☆☆☆
2019	56.8	301 of 792	62.0%	★★★☆☆
2018	47.4	461 of 838	45.0%	★★☆☆☆
2017	37.8	474 of 821	42.3%	★★☆☆☆
2016	46.3	471 of 894	47.3%	★★☆☆☆
2015	54.8	397 of 919	56.8%	★★★☆☆
2014	60.4	359 of 921	61.0%	★★★☆☆
2013	42.3	564 of 919	38.6%	★★☆☆☆
2012	37.5	616 of 900	31.6%	★★☆☆☆
2011	45.6	603 of 858	29.7%	★☆☆☆☆
2010	62.5	428 of 851	49.7%	★★☆☆☆
2009	63.8	384 of 847	54.7%	★★★☆☆
2008	63.6	377 of 839	55.1%	★★★☆☆
2007	67.2	300 of 823	63.5%	★★★☆☆
2006	64.9	326 of 806	59.6%	★★★☆☆

Female

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Michigan percentile	Rating
2026	50.1	347 of 789	56.0%	★★★☆☆
2025	29.5	556 of 789	29.5%	★☆☆☆☆
2024	35.9	489 of 771	36.6%	★★☆☆☆
2023	39.3	457 of 770	40.6%	★★☆☆☆
2022	56.5	233 of 657	64.5%	★★★☆☆
2021	32.0	371 of 521	28.8%	★☆☆☆☆
2019	55.2	263 of 658	60.0%	★★★☆☆
2018	47.3	427 of 794	46.2%	★★☆☆☆

Low Socio Economic Status

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Michigan percentile	Rating
2026	57.7	292 of 834	65.0%	★★★☆☆
2025	54.3	327 of 832	60.7%	★★★☆☆
2024	42.1	461 of 836	44.9%	★★☆☆☆
2023	41.5	468 of 825	43.3%	★★☆☆☆
2022	78.7	83 of 691	88.0%	★★★★☆
2021	46.5	255 of 523	51.2%	★★★☆☆
2019	45.4	370 of 672	44.9%	★★☆☆☆
2018	59.4	294 of 815	63.9%	★★★☆☆

Male

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Michigan percentile	Rating
2026	58.1	282 of 813	65.3%	★★★☆☆
2025	52.6	336 of 798	57.9%	★★★☆☆
2024	48.2	370 of 786	52.9%	★★★☆☆
2023	34.3	500 of 776	35.6%	★★☆☆☆
2022	63.0	186 of 658	71.7%	★★★★☆
2021	36.5	328 of 540	39.3%	★★☆☆☆
2019	50.0	281 of 639	56.0%	★★★☆☆
2018	45.5	422 of 797	47.1%	★★☆☆☆

White

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Michigan percentile	Rating
2026	40.5	406 of 687	40.9%	★★☆☆☆
2025	30.2	494 of 696	29.0%	★☆☆☆☆
2024	35.1	459 of 701	34.5%	★★☆☆☆
2023	27.7	518 of 688	24.7%	★☆☆☆☆
2022	50.4	276 of 638	56.7%	★★★☆☆
2021	24.7	448 of 577	22.4%	★☆☆☆☆
2019	48.7	296 of 624	52.6%	★★★☆☆
2018	36.6	429 of 678	36.7%	★★☆☆☆

High school ranking

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All Students

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Michigan percentile	Rating
2026	48.7	383 of 800	52.1%	★★★☆☆
2025	78.7	123 of 739	83.4%	★★★★☆
2024	41.3	409 of 743	45.0%	★★☆☆☆
2023	57.0	292 of 735	60.3%	★★★☆☆
2022	80.0	99 of 531	81.4%	★★★★☆
2021	22.8	458 of 561	18.4%	★☆☆☆☆
2019	56.5	273 of 666	59.0%	★★★☆☆
2018	61.5	303 of 824	63.2%	★★★☆☆
2017	36.5	484 of 835	42.0%	★★☆☆☆
2016	57.8	342 of 852	59.9%	★★★☆☆
2015	50.7	432 of 832	48.1%	★★☆☆☆
2014	71.4	208 of 799	74.0%	★★★★☆
2013	67.2	262 of 805	67.5%	★★★☆☆
2012	65.7	272 of 773	64.8%	★★★☆☆
2011	61.0	393 of 784	49.9%	★★★☆☆
2010	64.2	354 of 765	53.7%	★★★☆☆
2009	66.5	318 of 754	57.8%	★★★☆☆
2008	73.4	221 of 750	70.5%	★★★★☆
2007	73.1	212 of 767	72.4%	★★★★☆
2006	79.1	132 of 705	81.3%	★★★★☆

Female

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Michigan percentile	Rating
2026	43.0	393 of 686	42.7%	★★☆☆☆
2025	78.8	98 of 629	84.4%	★★★★☆
2024	27.1	455 of 619	26.5%	★☆☆☆☆
2023	48.7	304 of 611	50.2%	★★★☆☆
2022	87.6	48 of 416	88.5%	★★★★☆
2019	46.4	298 of 554	46.2%	★★☆☆☆
2018	58.3	275 of 710	61.3%	★★★☆☆

Low Socio Economic Status

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Michigan percentile	Rating
2026	64.4	187 of 719	74.0%	★★★★☆
2025	90.5	38 of 635	94.0%	★★★★★
2024	36.6	415 of 654	36.5%	★★☆☆☆
2023	79.3	72 of 614	88.3%	★★★★☆
2021	54.0	183 of 417	56.1%	★★★☆☆
2019	37.3	349 of 532	34.4%	★★☆☆☆
2018	31.0	500 of 755	33.8%	★★☆☆☆

Male

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Michigan percentile	Rating
2026	53.1	279 of 693	59.7%	★★★☆☆
2025	70.3	157 of 628	75.0%	★★★★☆
2024	45.8	326 of 633	48.5%	★★☆☆☆
2023	75.5	125 of 611	79.5%	★★★★☆
2021	21.5	390 of 472	17.4%	★☆☆☆☆
2019	63.2	187 of 543	65.6%	★★★☆☆
2018	54.5	318 of 707	55.0%	★★★☆☆

White

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Michigan percentile	Rating
2026	38.8	402 of 671	40.1%	★★☆☆☆
2025	69.3	170 of 639	73.4%	★★★★☆
2024	28.2	462 of 638	27.6%	★☆☆☆☆
2023	51.4	290 of 647	55.2%	★★★☆☆
2022	73.6	123 of 492	75.0%	★★★★☆
2021	17.9	448 of 516	13.2%	★☆☆☆☆
2019	46.2	312 of 582	46.4%	★★☆☆☆
2018	49.6	356 of 708	49.7%	★★☆☆☆

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

Low Socio Economic Status (2026)68th percentile+14 vs school

Female (2026)50th percentile-5 vs school

Male (2026)50th percentile-5 vs school

Special Education (2024)41st percentile-10 vs school

White (2026)39th percentile-16 vs school

Middle school

Male (2026)65th percentile+6 vs school

Low Socio Economic Status (2026)65th percentile+5 vs school

Female (2026)56th percentile-4 vs school

White (2026)41st percentile-19 vs school

High school

Low Socio Economic Status (2026)74th percentile+22 vs school

Male (2026)60th percentile+8 vs school

Female (2026)43rd percentile-9 vs school

White (2026)40th percentile-12 vs school

By subject vs Michigan (2025-2026) ?

Evidence-Based Reading and Writing46%-7 vs state

Social Studies43%+3 vs state

Science42%+4 vs state

English Language Arts40%~ state avg

Math29%-7 vs state

Mathematics25%-7 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)			Vaccination (2025-26)		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/reduced lunch (2024-25)	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	Vaccination: Kindergartners complete for all required vaccines	Vaccination: Exemption rate	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Luther L Wright K12 School	Public, Alternative	PK, KG-12	650 E Ayer St	Ironwood	49938	Gogebic County	Ironwood Area Schools of Gogebic County	No	No	No	Yes	(906) 932-0932	770	59	12.9	57.0%	686 (89.1%)	5 (0.6%)	15 (1.9%)	4 (0.5%)	16 (2.1%)	2 (0.3%)	42 (5.5%)								(n/a)	69.8	56.1	64.6	24.5	26.8	25.0	45.5	15.9	35.6	33.3	39.6	58.6	34.0	50.8	19.7	27.1	31.0	16.0	45.8	43.4	37.8	39.6	47.2	42.2	88.2%	5.9%	$13,539	$1,442	$12,096
WakefieldMarenisco School	Public, Alternative	PK, KG-12	715 Putnam St	Wakefield	49968	Gogebic County	Wakefield-Marenisco School District	No	No	No	Yes	(906) 224-9421	236	16	14.4	44.1%	217 (91.9%)	1 (0.4%)	5 (2.1%)	0 (0.0%)	5 (2.1%)	0 (0.0%)	8 (3.4%)								(n/a)	27.8	50.0	64.0	347.8	365.6	16.0	37.5	413.8	1266.1	1370.1	22.7	30.8	1670.6	18.2	1377.6	1471.9	1575.3	1674.8	1481.1	1775.9	2065.8	1473.8	1779.2	2079.3	93.8%	6.3%	$16,639	$1,919	$14,720

Frequently Asked Questions about Luther L Wright K12 School

How many students attend Luther L Wright K12 School?

In the 2024-25 school year, 770 students attended Luther L Wright K12 School.

What is the racial makeup of Luther L Wright K12 School?

Students at Luther L Wright K12 School are 89% White, 5% Two or more races, 2% American Indian, 2% Hispanic.

Is Luther L Wright K12 School a good school?

Luther L Wright K12 School ranks 677^th of 1492 Michigan alternative schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

What district is Luther L Wright K12 School in?

Ironwood Area Schools of Gogebic County

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