Walkerville Public School

Walkerville Public School is an alternative public school in Walkerville, Michigan, serving grades 3-12 with a total enrollment of 202 students. The school has a relatively high percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, ranging from 79.35% to 86.63% over the past few years, and its spending per student has increased from $14,954 in 2020-2021 to $19,389 in 2023-2024.

Walkerville Public School has faced some challenges, including lower 4-year graduation rates ranging from 65% to 82.8% in recent years, which are lower than the state average, and higher dropout rates ranging from 7.6% to 15%, which are also higher than the state average. The school has also struggled with high chronic absenteeism rates between 29.5% and 42.6% in recent years, significantly higher than the state average. Academically, the school's proficiency rates on state assessments are generally lower than the state and district averages across various grade levels and subject areas.

Interestingly, Developmental ClassroomsWSESD and Education and Activity Center, two nearby alternative schools with similar student populations, outperform Walkerville Public School on most metrics. Additionally, Pentwater Public School, another nearby alternative school, outperforms Walkerville Public School on most academic measures, despite serving a more economically diverse student population. These comparisons suggest that Walkerville Public School may benefit from implementing targeted interventions and support programs to address the unique challenges faced by its student population.