Gogebic County Community Education

Summary:

Gogebic County Community Education is a small public high school located in Ironwood, Michigan, serving grades 9-12 with a student population of just 28 as of the 2022-2023 school year. The school faces significant challenges, including low graduation rates, high dropout rates, and underperformance on academic assessments compared to nearby schools and the state and district averages.

Gogebic County Community Education has had fluctuating four-year graduation rates, ranging from a low of 11.1% in 2020-2021 to a high of 58.3% in 2021-2022, which are significantly lower than the 92.8% four-year graduation rate at AD Johnston Jr-Sr High School. The school also has high dropout rates, ranging from 25.0% in 2018-2019 to 46.6% in 2019-2020, much higher than the 0.0% dropout rate at AD Johnston Jr-Sr High School. On academic assessments, Gogebic County Community Education's students perform below the state and Ironwood Area Schools district averages.

The challenges faced by Gogebic County Community Education may be linked to its socioeconomic factors, as the school has a high percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, ranging from 78.57% in 2022-2023 to 95% in 2020-2021, significantly higher than the 57.99% rate at AD Johnston Jr-Sr High School. Additionally, Gogebic County Community Education has a relatively low per-student spending, ranging from $2,641 in 2019-2020 to $4,060 in 2022-2023, compared to the $11,298 per-student spending at AD Johnston Jr-Sr High School. Addressing these issues will require a comprehensive approach, including targeted interventions, increased resources, and collaboration with the broader community.


Detail:

Public 9-12

 E4946 Jackson Rd
       Ironwood, MI  49938-1365


(906) 932-0932

District: Ironwood Area Schools of Gogebic County

SchoolDigger Rank:
506th of 743 Michigan High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $4,060 Help


Student/teacher ratio:  13.7 Help
Number of students:  37

Racial breakdown:

White:
89.2%
Hispanic:
5.4%
Two or more races:
5.4%

Free/discounted lunch recipients:  89.2% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Gogebic County Community Education ranks worse than 68.1% of high schools in Michigan. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 30.84. (See more...)
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The four-year cohort graduation rate measures the percentage of students at Gogebic County Community Education who earn a standard high school diploma within four years of starting ninth grade.
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The high school dropout rate measures the percentage of students who do not complete their high school education.
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (89.2%), Hispanic (5.4%), two or more races (5.4%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 89.2% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Gogebic County Community Education is 13.7. (See more...)
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Compare Gogebic County Community Education employs 2.7 full-time teachers.
Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Gogebic County Community Education is $4,060.
Schooldigger Rankings:

Gogebic County Community Education was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.
SchoolDigger ranks Gogebic County Community Education 506th of 743 Michigan public high schools. (See Gogebic County Community Education in the ranking list.)



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Rank History for Gogebic County Community Education

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Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 30.84 506th 743 31.9%
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Data source: test scores: Michigan Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

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Enrollment information for Gogebic County Community Education

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
2005 51 3 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 54
2006 20 0 0 0 1 n/a n/a 0 21
2007 47 1 0 0 2 n/a n/a 0 50
2008 45 n/a n/a n/a 1 n/a n/a 0 46
2009 48 0 0 0 5 n/a n/a 0 53
2010 44 1 0 0 2 n/a n/a 0 47
2011 47 1 0 0 4 0 0 0 52
2012 61 0 0 0 4 0 0 0 65
2013 44 1 0 0 1 0 5 0 51
2014 49 0 0 2 2 0 1 0 54
2015 47 0 0 2 5 0 1 0 55
2016 40 1 0 2 2 0 3 0 48
2017 43 1 0 2 2 0 4 0 52
2018 41 0 0 3 3 0 5 0 52
2019 33 1 0 4 2 0 3 0 43
2020 26 1 0 1 2 0 0 0 30
2021 19 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 20
2022 25 1 0 0 2 0 1 0 29
2023 26 0 0 1 0 0 1 0 28
2024 33 0 0 2 0 0 2 0 37

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Gogebic County Community Education

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2005 54 4.8 11.3 92.6
2006 21 4.8 4.4 85.7
2007 50 4.8 10.4 40
2008 46 3.2 14.4 43.5
2009 53 2.6 20.4 64.2
2010 47 2.5 18.4 74.5
2011 52 2.5 20.3 82.7
2012 65 2.5 26.0 66.2
2013 51 1.9 26.1 76.5
2014 54 2.5 21.6 77.8
2015 55 2.0 27.5 90.9
2016 48 4.0 12.0 95.8
2017 52 3.8 13.6 82.7
2018 52 4.6 11.3 84.6
2019 43 2.9 14.8 76.7
2020 30 1.3 23.0 76.7
2021 20 1.4 14.2 95
2022 29 1.4 19.4 89.7
2023 28 1.4 20.0 78.6
2024 37 2.7 13.7 89.2

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Gogebic County Community Education

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2005 54 4.8 11.3 92.6
2006 21 4.8 4.4 85.7
2007 50 4.8 10.4 40
2008 46 3.2 14.4 43.5
2009 53 2.6 20.4 64.2
2010 47 2.5 18.4 74.5
2011 52 2.5 20.3 82.7
2012 65 2.5 26.0 66.2
2013 51 1.9 26.1 76.5
2014 54 2.5 21.6 77.8
2015 55 2.0 27.5 90.9
2016 48 4.0 12.0 95.8
2017 52 3.8 13.6 82.7
2018 52 4.6 11.3 84.6
2019 43 2.9 14.8 76.7
2020 30 1.3 23.0 76.7
2021 20 1.4 14.2 95
2022 29 1.4 19.4 89.7
2023 28 1.4 20.0 78.6
2024 37 2.7 13.7 89.2

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.
Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Gogebic County Community Education

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $532 (17.8%) $2,459 (82.2%) $2,991
2020 $558 (21.1%) $2,083 (78.9%) $2,641
2021 $390 (9.8%) $3,588 (90.2%) $3,978
2022 $506 (14.4%) $3,010 (85.6%) $3,516
2023 $703 (17.3%) $3,357 (82.7%) $4,060

Data source: Michigan Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Gogebic County Community Education

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Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students4328
 34.9%
African American10
 100%
American Indian20
 100%
Asian00
Hispanic41
 75%
Pacific Islander00
White3326
 21.2%
Two or More Races31
 66.7%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients76.7%78.6%
 1.8%


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Frequently Asked Questions about Gogebic County Community Education

In the 2023-24 school year, 37 students attended Gogebic County Community Education.

Gogebic County Community Education ranks 506th of 743 Michigan high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

Students at Gogebic County Community Education are 89% White, 5% Hispanic, 5% Two or more races.


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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Michigan Department of Education.

IMPORTANT DISCLAIMERS: Not all boundaries are included. We make every effort to ensure that boundaries are up-to-date. But it's important to note that these are approximations and are for general informational purposes only. To verify legal descriptions of boundaries or school locations, contact your local tax assessor's office and/or school district.





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