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Alpena School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Michigan for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2025 school year, there are 9 public schools serving 3,626 students in Alpena School District. This district's average testing ranking is 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Michigan.
ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Schools in Alpena School District have an average math proficiency score of 27% (versus the Michigan public school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 39% (versus the 46% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 8% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Michigan public school average of 37% (majority Black).
Overview
This School District
This State (MI)
# Schools
9 Schools
3,509 Schools
# Students
3,626 Students
1,376,331 Students
# Teachers
213 Teachers
82,379 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
17:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Alpena School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 846 school districts in Michigan (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 83% has increased from 78% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#449 out of 862 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
28%
35%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
38%
45%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
35%
38%
Graduation Rate
83%
81%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.16
0.56
% American Indian
n/a
1%
% Asian
n/a
4%
% Hispanic
3%
9%
% Black
1%
18%
% White
92%
63%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
4%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $12,962 in this school district is less than the state median of $18,510. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $14,080 is less than the state median of $17,693. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$47 MM
$25,476 MM
Spending
$51 MM
$24,351 MM
Revenue / Student
$12,962
$18,510
Spending / Student
$14,080
$17,693
Best Alpena School District ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Sanborn Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
12170 Us Highway 23 S
Ossineke, MI 49766
(989) 358-5800
Ossineke, MI 49766
(989) 358-5800
Grades: K-5
| 199 students
Rank: #22.
Alpena High School
(Math: 27% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
3303 S Third Ave
Alpena, MI 49707
(989) 358-5200
Alpena, MI 49707
(989) 358-5200
Grades: 8-12
| 1,096 students
Rank: #33.
Besser Elementary School
(Math: 36% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
375 Wilson St
Alpena, MI 49707
(989) 358-5100
Alpena, MI 49707
(989) 358-5100
Grades: K-5
| 493 students
Rank: #44.
Ella M White Elementary School
(Math: 34% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
201 N Ripley Blvd
Alpena, MI 49707
(989) 358-5950
Alpena, MI 49707
(989) 358-5950
Grades: K-5
| 453 students
Rank: #55.
Aces Academy
Alternative School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
3303 S Third Ave
Alpena, MI 49707
(989) 358-5170
Alpena, MI 49707
(989) 358-5170
Grades: 7-12
| 71 students
Rank: #66.
Hinks Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
7667 Us Highway 23 N
Alpena, MI 49707
(989) 358-5560
Alpena, MI 49707
(989) 358-5560
Grades: K-5
| 138 students
Rank: #77.
Wilson Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
4999 S Herron Rd
Herron, MI 49744
(989) 358-5700
Herron, MI 49744
(989) 358-5700
Grades: K-5
| 242 students
Rank: #88.
Thunder Bay Junior High School
(Math: 21% | Reading: 35%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
3500 S Third Ave
Alpena, MI 49707
(989) 358-5400
Alpena, MI 49707
(989) 358-5400
Grades: 6-8
| 803 students
Rank: #99.
Lincoln Elementary School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
309 W Lake St
Alpena, MI 49707
(989) 358-5900
Alpena, MI 49707
(989) 358-5900
Grades: K-5
| 131 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Alpena School District?
Alpena School District manages 9 public schools serving 3,626 students.
What is the rank of Alpena School District?
Alpena School District is ranked #469 out of 846 school districts in Michigan (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Michigan school districts for: Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Alpena School District?
92% of Alpena School District students are White, 4% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Alpena School District?
Alpena School District has a student/teacher ratio of 17:1, which is equal to the Michigan state average of 17:1.
What is Alpena School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $14,080 is less than the state median of $17,693. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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