Is Mancelona High School a good school?

Mancelona High School ranks 224 th of 743 Michigan high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

How many students attend Mancelona High School?

In the 2023-24 school year, 252 students attended Mancelona High School.

What is the racial makeup of Mancelona High School?

Students at Mancelona High School are 94% White, 4% Hispanic, 1% Two or more races.

What schools feed into Mancelona High School?

Mancelona High School is fed by the following schools: Elementary : Mancelona Elementary School Middle : Mancelona Middle School

Mancelona High School

Summary:

Mancelona High School is a public high school located in Mancelona, Michigan, serving 286 students in grades 9-12. The school is part of the Michigan Department of Human Services district, which is ranked 291 out of 610 districts in the state and has a 3-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Mancelona High School faces several areas of concern, including a significantly higher percentage of white students (93.36%) compared to the state average and nearby schools, fluctuating graduation rates ranging from 79.4% to 96.1% over the past 5 years, and relatively high dropout rates ranging from 6.5% to 11.7% over the same period, which is higher than the state average and nearby schools. The school has also seen a sharp increase in chronic absenteeism, rising from 16.9% in 2017-2018 to 36.6% in 2022-2023, much higher than the state average and nearby schools. Academically, Mancelona High School's test scores in subjects like Science, Social Studies, and Math are generally below the state average and nearby schools, indicating a need for improvement.

When compared to nearby schools, Shawono Center serves a much smaller student population and has significantly lower graduation rates and higher dropout rates. East Jordan MiddleHigh School has a similar racial makeup to Mancelona High School but performs better academically, while Elk Rapids High School consistently ranks among the top high schools in Michigan, providing a strong example of what Mancelona High School could aspire to achieve. Kalkaska High School shares some similarities with Mancelona High School, such as high chronic absenteeism and dropout rates, as well as lower academic performance, suggesting that Mancelona High School may face challenges common to schools in the region.

Detail:

Public 9-12

9300 W Limits St
Mancelona, MI 49659-8707

(231) 587-8551

District: Mancelona Public Schools

SchoolDigger Rank:
224^th of 743 Michigan High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $13,457

Feeder schools for Mancelona High School:

Elementary:	Mancelona Elementary School
Middle:	Mancelona Middle School

Student/teacher ratio: 15.9

Number of students: 252

Racial breakdown:

White:

94.0%

Hispanic:

3.6%

Two or more races:

1.2%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 71%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Mancelona High School ranks better than 69.9% of high schools in Michigan. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 64.06. (See more...)

The four-year cohort graduation rate measures the percentage of students at Mancelona High School who earn a standard high school diploma within four years of starting ninth grade.

The high school dropout rate measures the percentage of students who do not complete their high school education.

Chronic absenteeism in a school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.

Student Body

Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (94%), Hispanic (3.6%), two or more races (1.2%). (See more...)

Compare Details 71% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Mancelona High School is 15.9. (See more...)

Compare Mancelona High School employs 15.8 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Mancelona High School is $13,457.

Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Mancelona High School:

SchoolDigger ranks Mancelona High School 224^th of 743 Michigan public high schools. (See Mancelona High School in the ranking list.)

High School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

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Male students:

White students:

Mancelona Public Schools:

SchoolDigger ranks Mancelona Public Schools 291^st of 610 Michigan school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Mancelona High School

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Rank History for all students at Mancelona High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	MI State Percentile
2006	26.08	567^th	705	19.6%
2007	41.34	522^nd	767	31.9%
2008	55.54	424^th	750	43.5%
2009	52.31	446^th	754	40.8%
2010	58.36	413^th	765	46.0%
2011	53.77	465^th	784	40.7%
2012	44.72	475^th	773	38.6%
2013	40.75	499^th	805	38.0%
2014	54.61	392^nd	799	50.9%
2015	38.27	529^th	832	36.4%
2016	34.67	529^th	852	37.9%
2017	41.09	455^th	835	45.5%
2018	31.44	544^th	824	34.0%
2019	38.14	419^th	666	37.1%
2021	23.99	453^rd	561	19.3%
2022	38.93	368^th	531	30.7%
2023	51.09	340^th	735	53.7%
2024	64.06	224^th	743	69.9%

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Rank History for Special Education students at Mancelona High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	MI State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2018	8.29	312^th	315	1.0%

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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Mancelona High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	MI State Percentile
2018	36.66	467^th	755	38.1%
2019	41.23	329^th	532	38.2%
2021	45.43	227^th	417	45.6%
2022	43.13	245^th	369	33.6%
2023	69.83	139^th	614	77.4%
2024	80.68	82^nd	654	87.5%

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Rank History for Female students at Mancelona High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	MI State Percentile
2018	16.08	566^th	710	20.3%
2019	39.63	350^th	554	36.8%
2022	37.45	308^th	416	26.0%
2023	46.08	323^rd	611	47.1%
2024	57.39	240^th	619	61.2%

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Rank History for Male students at Mancelona High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	MI State Percentile
2018	39.17	431^st	707	39.0%
2019	25.09	420^th	543	22.7%
2021	31.02	332^nd	472	29.7%
2022	27.51	356^th	440	19.1%
2023	46.32	323^rd	611	47.1%
2024	62.00	205^th	633	67.6%

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Rank History for White students at Mancelona High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	MI State Percentile
2018	19.54	558^th	708	21.2%
2019	24.07	459^th	582	21.1%
2021	15.77	463^rd	516	10.3%
2022	30.79	372^nd	492	24.4%
2023	45.17	333^rd	647	48.5%
2024	51.40	284^th	638	55.5%

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Data source: test scores: Michigan Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

Data source: Michigan Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Mancelona High School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Total
1988	306	0	0	0	7	n/a	n/a	313
1989	279	0	0	0	5	n/a	n/a	284
1990	273	0	0	0	7	n/a	n/a	280
1991	545	0	0	0	3	n/a	n/a	548
1992	259	0	0	1	1	n/a	n/a	261
1993	251	0	0	1	2	n/a	n/a	254
1994	264	0	1	2	1	n/a	n/a	268
1995	304	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	304
1996	304	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	304
1997	316	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	316
1998	328	0	1	1	2	n/a	n/a	332
1999	310	0	0	0	2	n/a	n/a	312
2000	295	1	0	0	1	n/a	n/a	297
2001	289	1	0	1	3	n/a	n/a	294
2002	325	0	1	1	8	n/a	n/a	335
2003	325	0	1	1	8	n/a	n/a	335
2004	358	0	4	2	8	n/a	n/a	372
2005	377	0	3	2	5	n/a	n/a	387
2006	360	2	0	3	3	n/a	n/a	368
2007	279	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	279
2008	351	1	1	n/a	3	n/a	n/a	356
2009	350	0	1	1	3	n/a	n/a	355
2010	330	0	2	0	4	n/a	n/a	336
2011	307	0	2	1	4	1	1	316
2012	285	0	2	0	4	0	2	293
2013	281	1	1	0	4	2	2	291
2014	278	0	1	0	2	2	3	286
2015	276	0	0	2	1	0	4	283
2016	278	0	1	2	0	0	4	285
2017	289	0	1	3	1	0	5	299
2018	299	1	0	4	0	0	7	311
2019	275	3	1	4	0	0	10	293
2020	292	2	1	8	0	0	11	314
2021	287	2	1	11	0	0	11	312
2022	254	2	1	13	0	0	9	279
2023	267	1	2	11	0	0	5	286
2024	237	1	1	9	0	1	3	252

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 Mancelona High School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1988	313	n/a	n/a	n/a
1989	284	n/a	n/a	8.5
1990	280	23.0	12.1	9.3
1991	548	n/a	n/a	n/a
1992	261	n/a	n/a	11.1
1993	254	n/a	0.0	12.2
1994	268	14.0	19.1	32.8
1995	304	17.2	17.7	0
1996	304	17.2	17.7	0
1997	316	19.0	16.6	0
1998	332	19.0	17.5	0
1999	312	19.0	16.4	0
2000	297	18.6	16.0	40.7
2001	294	18.6	15.8	44.6
2002	335	16.2	20.7	52.8
2003	335	16.2	20.7	52.8
2004	372	16.7	22.3	54.3
2005	387	18.7	20.7	49.4
2006	368	20.2	18.2	56.5
2007	279	18.8	14.8	55.6
2008	356	17.4	20.5	52.8
2009	355	17.4	20.4	63.9
2010	336	16.4	20.4	63.1
2011	316	16.5	19.0	62
2012	293	13.6	21.4	63.1
2013	291	14.0	20.7	58.8
2014	286	13.2	21.5	65.4
2015	283	12.0	23.5	66.8
2016	285	13.0	21.9	59.6
2017	299	13.0	22.8	58.2
2018	311	13.7	22.6	68.2
2019	293	13.6	21.4	67.2
2020	314	14.7	21.3	72
2021	312	14.4	21.6	66.3
2022	279	13.5	20.6	68.8
2023	286	11.4	24.9	73.4
2024	252	15.8	15.9	71

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 Mancelona High School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1988	313	n/a	n/a	n/a
1989	284	n/a	n/a	8.5
1990	280	23.0	12.1	9.3
1991	548	n/a	n/a	n/a
1992	261	n/a	n/a	11.1
1993	254	n/a	0.0	12.2
1994	268	14.0	19.1	32.8
1995	304	17.2	17.7	0
1996	304	17.2	17.7	0
1997	316	19.0	16.6	0
1998	332	19.0	17.5	0
1999	312	19.0	16.4	0
2000	297	18.6	16.0	40.7
2001	294	18.6	15.8	44.6
2002	335	16.2	20.7	52.8
2003	335	16.2	20.7	52.8
2004	372	16.7	22.3	54.3
2005	387	18.7	20.7	49.4
2006	368	20.2	18.2	56.5
2007	279	18.8	14.8	55.6
2008	356	17.4	20.5	52.8
2009	355	17.4	20.4	63.9
2010	336	16.4	20.4	63.1
2011	316	16.5	19.0	62
2012	293	13.6	21.4	63.1
2013	291	14.0	20.7	58.8
2014	286	13.2	21.5	65.4
2015	283	12.0	23.5	66.8
2016	285	13.0	21.9	59.6
2017	299	13.0	22.8	58.2
2018	311	13.7	22.6	68.2
2019	293	13.6	21.4	67.2
2020	314	14.7	21.3	72
2021	312	14.4	21.6	66.3
2022	279	13.5	20.6	68.8
2023	286	11.4	24.9	73.4
2024	252	15.8	15.9	71

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 Mancelona High School

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$757 (7.3%)	$9,606 (92.7%)	$10,363
2020	$598 (5.8%)	$9,748 (94.2%)	$10,346
2021	$1,268 (12.1%)	$9,211 (87.9%)	$10,479
2022	$1,366 (11.2%)	$10,841 (88.8%)	$12,207
2023	$1,541 (11.5%)	$11,916 (88.5%)	$13,457

Data source: Michigan Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Mancelona High School

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 419^th of 666 High schools	Ranks 340^th of 735 High schools	16.7%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
11th Grade Social Studies (Mancelona High School)	38.8	29	9.8%
11th Grade Social Studies (Mancelona Public Schools)	38.8	29	9.8%
11th Grade Social Studies (Michigan)	46.6	36.1	10.5%
11th Grade Evidence-Based Reading and Writing (Mancelona High School)	50.7	45.2	5.5%
11th Grade Evidence-Based Reading and Writing (Mancelona Public Schools)	50.7	45.2	5.5%
11th Grade Evidence-Based Reading and Writing (Michigan)	55.3	52.2	3.1%
11th Grade Mathematics (Mancelona High School)	25.4	25.8	0.4%
11th Grade Mathematics (Mancelona Public Schools)	25.4	25.8	0.4%
11th Grade Mathematics (Michigan)	36.3	29.9	6.4%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	293	286	2.4%
African American	3	1	66.7%
American Indian	0	0
Asian	1	2	100%
Hispanic	4	11	175%
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	275	267	2.9%
Two or More Races	10	5	50%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	67.2%	73.4%	6.2%

Schools Near Mancelona High School

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				PSAT English Language Arts (2024)	PSAT Mathematics (2024)	SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing (2024)	SAT Mathematics (2024)	M-Step English Language Arts (2024)		M-Step Math (2024)		M-Step Science (2024)		M-Step Social Studies (2024)		Per Pupil Expenditures (2023)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	SchoolDigger Rating (2024)	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	Rank Change from Previous Year	PSAT English Language Arts 8th Grade	PSAT Mathematics 8th Grade	SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing 11th Grade	SAT Mathematics 11th Grade	M-Step English Language Arts 6th Grade	M-Step English Language Arts 7th Grade	M-Step Math 6th Grade	M-Step Math 7th Grade	M-Step Science 8th Grade	M-Step Science 11th Grade	M-Step Social Studies 8th Grade	M-Step Social Studies 11th Grade	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Mancelona High School	Public	9-12	9300 W Limits St	Mancelona	49659	Antrim County	Mancelona Public Schools	No	No	No	No	(231) 587-8551	252	16	15.9	71.0%	237 (94.0%)	1 (0.4%)	9 (3.6%)	1 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.4%)	3 (1.2%)	64.1	224^th of 743 public high schools	69.9%		51.1	340^th of 735 public high schools	53.7%	116			51.1	27.7						44.9		46.9	$13,457	$1,541	$11,916
Bellaire MiddleHigh School	Public	6-12	204 W Forrest Home Ave	Bellaire	49615	Antrim County	Bellaire Public Schools	No	No	No	No	(231) 533-8015	144	12	12.3	42.4%	133 (92.4%)	1 (0.7%)	7 (4.9%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.7%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (1.4%)	64.4	216^th of 743 public high schools	70.9%		85.1	85^th of 735 public high schools	88.4%	131	36.8	26.3	48.0		36.8	42.9	26.3		36.8	46.2	21.1	42.3	$21,659	$2,822	$18,837
Kalkaska High School	Public	9-12	109 N Birch St	Kalkaska	49646	Kalkaska County	Kalkaska Public Schools	No	No	No	No	(231) 258-9167	466	24	19.4	52.1%	421 (90.3%)	8 (1.7%)	22 (4.7%)	4 (0.9%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	10 (2.1%)	61.6	250^th of 743 public high schools	66.4%		63.2	233^rd of 735 public high schools	68.3%	17			44.1	28.8						50.0		44.0	$14,508	$1,234	$13,274
Elk Rapids High School	Public	9-12	308 Meguzee Pt	Elk Rapids	49629	Antrim County	Elk Rapids Schools	No	No	No	No	(231) 264-8108	359	19	19.2	25.3%	332 (92.5%)	2 (0.6%)	12 (3.3%)	0 (0.0%)	8 (2.2%)	1 (0.3%)	4 (1.1%)	96.4	18^th of 743 public high schools	97.6%		97.2	14^th of 735 public high schools	98.1%	4			70.8	58.4						76.4		70.5	$00	$00	$00
Sunrise Academy	Public	9-12	308 Meguzee Pt	Elk Rapids	49629	Antrim County	Elk Rapids Schools	No	No	No	No	(231) 264-8108	27	2	15.0	59.3%	24 (88.9%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (7.4%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (3.7%)								(n/a)													$00	$00	$00
East Jordan Alternative High School	Public, Virtual	9-12	951 Mill St	East Jordan	49727	Charlevoix County	East Jordan Public Schools	No	No	Yes	No	(231) 536-0053	7	0	30.0		6 (85.7%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (14.3%)								(n/a)													$15,268	$899	$14,370
East Jordan MiddleHigh School	Public	7-12	101 Maple St	East Jordan	49727	Charlevoix County	East Jordan Public Schools	No	No	No	No	(231) 536-2259	349	23	15.1	52.1%	309 (88.5%)	2 (0.6%)	16 (4.6%)	1 (0.3%)	5 (1.4%)	1 (0.3%)	15 (4.3%)	64.9	214^th of 743 public high schools	71.2%		53	325^th of 735 public high schools	55.8%	111	68.3	31.7	62.0	42.0		48.8		39.5	47.5	24.0	28.8	46.0	$18,115	$2,146	$15,969
Shawono Center	Public	6-12	10 N Howes Lake Rd	Grayling	49738	Crawford County	Michigan Department of Human Services	No	No	No	No	(517) 335-3541	28	0		53.6%	13 (46.4%)	12 (42.9%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (10.7%)								(n/a)

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