Allegan Public Schools

The Allegan Public Schools district in Michigan consists of 8 schools, including 5 elementary schools, 1 middle school, 2 high schools, and 1 alternative school, serving students from kindergarten through 12th grade. The district's schools exhibit a range of academic performance, with some standout performers like Dawson Elementary School and West Ward Elementary School, as well as lower-performing schools like Pine Trails Elementary School and Allegan Alternative High School.

The district's schools have a predominantly white student population, with minority enrollment ranging from 8.7% to 17.85%. Test scores across the district are generally below state averages, with some exceptions. Dawson Elementary and West Ward Elementary stand out for their higher test scores, while Allegan Alternative High School has the lowest performance. Graduation rates also vary, with Allegan High School having the highest rate at 84.7% and Allegan Alternative High School having a very low rate of 12.7%.

The data also reveals significant disparities in student-teacher ratios, with North Ward Elementary School having the lowest ratio of 11.3 and Allegan Alternative High School having the highest ratio of 24.6. Additionally, chronic absenteeism is a concern across the district, with rates ranging from 28.1% to 48.8%, which may contribute to the lower academic performance in some schools. The district's efforts to cater to diverse student needs, such as the presence of an alternative high school and an online K-8 school, also yield varying results.