Summary
Newberry Area School is an alternative public school serving grades PK-12 in Newberry, Michigan, with a student population of 468. The school has faced some challenges in recent years, including fluctuating graduation rates, higher dropout rates, and significantly higher chronic absenteeism compared to state averages.
Newberry Area School's 4-year graduation rate has ranged from 69% to 89.4%, which is lower than the state average of around 80%. The school's dropout rate has also been higher, ranging from 2.6% to 9.5%, compared to the state average. Additionally, Newberry Area School has had a chronic absenteeism rate between 21.6% and 39.2%, significantly higher than the state average. The school's test scores on the M-Step and SAT/PSAT assessments are generally lower than the state and Tahquamenon Area Schools district averages, particularly in math and science.
Interestingly, the nearby Engadine Schools, another alternative public school, has similar performance metrics to Newberry Area School, with lower test scores, graduation rates, and higher chronic absenteeism compared to state averages. Despite an increase in per-student spending at Newberry Area School, from $12,452 in 2020-2021 to $17,417 in 2022-2023, which is higher than the state average, the school has not yet seen significant improvements in student outcomes. The school's low student-teacher ratio, ranging from 14 to 14.9, suggests that it may have the resources to provide more individualized attention, but this has not yet translated to better academic performance.
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