Summary:
Zip code 48042 in Macomb, MI, is served by a single public high school, High School North, part of the L'Anse Creuse Public Schools district, which enrolls 1,545 students in grades 9 through 12.
High School North is a strong academic performer, particularly in math and English. On the SAT, 40.4% of 11th graders scored proficient in math and 59.6% in reading/writing, both well above state averages of 26.5% and 52.1%, respectively. The school also posts an exceptional 97.6% graduation rate, far exceeding the state’s 84.0%, and a dropout rate of just 1.8% compared to the state’s 7.1%. Its state ranking has improved from the 64th to the 73rd percentile over two years, earning a 4-star rating. This success is notable given that 27.7% of students qualify for free/reduced lunch, and the school operates with a relatively high student-teacher ratio of 21.6:1 while spending $13,889 per student.
However, there are areas of concern. Chronic absenteeism is high at 30.0%, slightly above the district (28.7%) and state (27.9%) averages, which creates a paradox with the near-perfect graduation rate—suggesting many students miss significant class time yet still complete requirements. Additionally, while the school excels in SAT subjects, its M-Step science (32.7%) and social studies (42.6%) proficiency rates fall just below state averages (35.2% and 43.2%). This suggests a strong focus on college-readiness metrics like math and English, but slightly less emphasis on other core subjects. For parents, this school offers a rigorous, well-rounded education with outstanding graduation outcomes, though attendance patterns and science/social studies scores are worth monitoring.
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