Best High Schools in Zip Code 49045

The 49045 zip code area is home to two high schools: Decatur Junior Senior High School, a traditional public school serving grades 6-12, and Volinia Outcome Base School, a public virtual high school serving grades 7-12. While both schools have similar graduation and dropout rates, they differ in their academic performance, socioeconomic factors, and overall rankings.

Decatur Junior Senior High School has a 3-star rating and ranks 350 out of 739 Michigan high schools, with its ranking improving in recent years. The school's academic performance on state assessments is generally below the state averages, with proficiency rates ranging from around 20% to 50% across different subjects and grade levels. In contrast, Volinia Outcome Base School has a higher 4-star rating and a district ranking of 134 out of 613, despite both schools having the same graduation and dropout rates.

The schools also differ in their socioeconomic factors, with Volinia Outcome Base School having a significantly higher percentage of students (91.67%) receiving free or reduced-price lunch compared to Decatur Junior Senior High School (59.8%). Additionally, both schools face the challenge of high chronic absenteeism rates, with 29.5% of students being chronically absent, well above the state average.