West Iron County Middle High School

West Iron County Middle High School is a public school located in Iron River, Michigan, serving grades 6-12 with a total enrollment of 438 students. The school is part of the West Iron County Public Schools district, which is ranked 243 out of 613 districts in Michigan and has a 3-star rating from SchoolDigger.

The school has seen fluctuating graduation rates, ranging from 81.7% to 94.0% for the 4-year graduation rate, which is generally above the state average. However, the school's dropout rates have also been variable, ranging from 2.0% to 8.1%, indicating an area for improvement. West Iron County Middle High School has experienced high chronic absenteeism rates, ranging from 27.4% to 37.7%, significantly higher than the state average, suggesting a need to address attendance issues. The school's performance on standardized tests, such as the M-Step and SAT, is generally below the state averages, particularly in English Language Arts and Mathematics, which is an area of concern.

Interestingly, female students at West Iron County Middle High School generally outperform their male counterparts, ranking higher in the state for various metrics. This suggests the need to further investigate the factors contributing to this gender gap and potentially implement strategies to support male students. Additionally, the school's spending per student has increased over the past few years, from $12,304 in 2020-2021 to $13,837 in 2023-2024, which may have the potential to positively impact student outcomes, but the academic performance data suggests that additional factors beyond funding may need to be addressed.