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Best High Schools in Zip Code 48185


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Top rankedJohn Glenn High School596th of 739 Michigan high schools
Biggest riser
John Glenn High School up 3 spots statewide this year
Summary:

The 48185 zip code in Michigan is home to a single high school, John Glenn High School, which serves students in grades 9-12. The school's performance data suggests it is facing significant challenges, with consistently low academic achievement, high dropout rates, and high chronic absenteeism compared to state averages.

John Glenn High School is ranked 596 out of 739 Michigan high schools and has a 1-star rating from SchoolDigger. Its 4-year graduation rate of 82.8% is below the state average, and its dropout rate of 7.6% is higher than the state average. The school's performance on standardized tests, including M-Step and SAT, is well below state averages across all subject areas. Additionally, the school has a high percentage of students (55.65%) receiving free or reduced-price lunch, indicating a relatively low-income student population.

Despite the school's low performance, it has a higher per-student spending of $18,698, which is above the state average. This raises questions about the effective use of resources and the need to ensure that funding is being directed towards evidence-based strategies to improve student outcomes. Addressing the root causes of the school's challenges, such as chronic absenteeism, will be crucial for the Wayne-Westland Community School District to improve educational opportunities for the students in this area.

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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Michigan Department of Education.

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