Mackinaw City K12 School

Mackinaw City K12 School is an alternative public school located in Mackinaw City, Michigan, serving grades K-12 with a total enrollment of 136 students. This school stands out for its consistently high graduation rates, low dropout rates, and generally above-average test scores, particularly in English Language Arts and Science.

Mackinaw City K12 School outperforms the nearby Cheboygan Middle School in terms of test scores, graduation rates, and dropout rates, despite Cheboygan Middle School having a higher percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch. However, the school's high chronic absenteeism rate, ranging from 20.7% to 30.8% in recent years, is an area of concern that the Mackinaw City Public Schools district should address. The school also has a relatively high per-student spending, ranging from $19,876 to $27,659 over the past few years, which is significantly higher than the state average.

Another nearby school, Mackinac Island School, has a much lower enrollment of 65 students and a significantly higher per-student spending of $35,670, likely due to its smaller size and remote location. While Mackinaw City K12 School appears to be a high-performing alternative school within its district, the potential implications of its resource allocation and the high chronic absenteeism rate warrant further investigation and targeted interventions to ensure continued student success.