Summary:
The 49841 zip code contains a single high school, Gwinn MiddleHigh School, which serves students in the Gwinn Area Community Schools district. This school has consistently underperformed, ranking in the bottom third of Michigan high schools over the past three years and earning a below-average 1-2 out of 5 star rating from SchoolDigger.
Gwinn MiddleHigh School faces significant challenges in student achievement, with proficiency rates on state assessments well below state averages across all grade levels and subject areas. For example, in 2024-2025, only 13% of 6th graders were proficient in English Language Arts, compared to the state average of 38.6%. Math proficiency is particularly low, with only 11.6% of 11th graders proficient, compared to the state average of 27.5%. The school also struggles with high chronic absenteeism rates and relatively low graduation rates.
Despite higher-than-average per-student spending, the school's student-teacher ratio of 17.3 is still relatively high, which could be a contributing factor to the low academic performance. Additionally, the school serves a high-need student population, with 57.62% of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch, indicating the need for a comprehensive improvement plan to address the root causes of the school's persistent underperformance and provide equitable educational opportunities for all students.
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