Summary:
The 49031 zip code in Michigan is home to two high schools: Cassopolis High School and Cassopolis Alternative Educational, both part of the Cassopolis Public Schools district. While the schools share similarities in their performance metrics and student demographics, they each have unique characteristics that parents should consider.
Both Cassopolis High School and Cassopolis Alternative Educational have similar four-year graduation rates (82.8%) and dropout rates (7.6%) for the 2023-2024 school year. However, their proficiency rates on state assessments (M-Step and SAT) are relatively low compared to the state average, with Cassopolis High School performing slightly better than Cassopolis Alternative Educational. Additionally, Cassopolis High School has a higher chronic absenteeism rate of 29.5%, which is an area of concern.
In terms of student demographics, Cassopolis High School has a larger student population of 259, while Cassopolis Alternative Educational has a much smaller population of 22 students. Both schools serve a high-need student population, with a significant percentage of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch. The student-teacher ratios are 20.1 for Cassopolis High School and 13.7 for Cassopolis Alternative Educational, and the per-student spending is similar between the two schools.
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