Summary:
The 48740 zip code area is home to two schools - Alcona Community High School and Alcona Elementary School, both part of the Alcona Community Schools district. While the high school has seen fluctuating performance, the elementary school has consistently ranked in the bottom quarter of Michigan schools, indicating persistent challenges in academic achievement.
Alcona Community High School, with an enrollment of 380 students, has a four-year graduation rate of 82.8%, slightly below the state average. However, the school's statewide ranking has varied considerably, from 302 out of 739 schools in 2024-2025 to 535 out of 735 schools in 2022-2023. Both Alcona Community High School and Alcona Elementary School have test scores that are generally below state averages, with proficiency rates ranging from 17.5% to 32.6% in English Language Arts and 17.5% to 23.9% in Math, compared to state averages of 38.9% to 44.4% and 32.9% to 42.7%, respectively.
Notably, both schools have high percentages of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, with Alcona Elementary School at 74.92% and Alcona Community High School at 65%, significantly higher than the state average. This suggests that these communities may face socioeconomic challenges that could impact student learning and academic outcomes. Additionally, both schools have high chronic absenteeism rates of 29.5%, which could be a contributing factor to their relatively low test scores and academic performance.
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