Johnson Creek Public School

Johnson Creek Public School is an alternative public school serving grades PK-12 in the Johnson Creek School District, with 620 students. The school has a history of strong academic performance, consistently maintaining graduation rates above 90% in recent years.

Johnson Creek Public School stands out for its exceptional metrics. It boasts very high four-year graduation rates, ranging from 90.4% to 100% over the past few years, significantly higher than the state average of around 88-89%. Students also generally perform above the state average on the Forward Exam across various grade levels and subject areas. For instance, the school's 7th-grade students are projected to have 65.79% proficiency in English Language Arts, compared to the state average of 53.59%. Additionally, the school has shown improvement in reducing its chronic absenteeism rate, which declined from 19.5% in 2022-2023 to 9.4% in 2023-2024. With a relatively low student-teacher ratio ranging from 10 to 10.7, the school provides a more personalized learning environment.

When compared to nearby schools, Adeline Montessori School Inc, which is 17.64 miles away, has significantly lower proficiency rates in English Language Arts and Mathematics compared to Johnson Creek Public School. Furthermore, Johnson Creek Public School's spending per student has increased from $10,921 in 2018-2019 to $13,653 in 2019-2020, which is higher than the state average, potentially contributing to the school's strong academic performance. However, the school serves a relatively more affluent student population, with a low percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, ranging from 25.79% to 28.27% in recent years.