For the 2025-26 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 708 students in Manistique Area Schools. This district's average testing ranking is 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Michigan.
ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Schools in Manistique Area Schools have an average math proficiency score of 29% (versus the Michigan public school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 40% (versus the 46% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 23% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is less than the Michigan public school average of 37% (majority Black).
Overview
This School District
This State (MI)
# Schools
3 Schools
3,508 Schools
# Students
708 Students
1,376,286 Students
# Teachers
42 Teachers
82,375 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
17:1
17:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Manistique Area Schools, 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 85-89% has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#423 out of 862 school districts
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
29%
35%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
40%
45%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
38%
Graduation Rate
(21-22)85-89%
81%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.37
0.56
% American Indian
20%
1%
% Asian
n/a
4%
% Hispanic
1%
9%
% Black
n/a
18%
% White
77%
63%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
2%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $16,150 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 $13,492 is less than the state median of $17,693. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$11 MM
$25,476 MM
Spending
$10 MM
$24,351 MM
Revenue / Student
$16,150
$18,510
Spending / Student
$13,492
$17,693
Best Manistique Area Schools ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Schools (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Jack Reque Alternative High School
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1185n State Highway M94
Manistique, MI 49854
(906) 252-4304
Manistique, MI 49854
(906) 252-4304
Gr: 9-12 | 22 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 50%
Rank: #22.
Manistique Middle And High School
(Math: 27% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
100 N Cedar St
Manistique, MI 49854
(906) 252-4300
Manistique, MI 49854
(906) 252-4300
Gr: 6-12 | 402 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 26%
Rank: #33.
Emerald Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
628 Oak St
Manistique, MI 49854
(906) 252-4303
Manistique, MI 49854
(906) 252-4303
Gr: PK-5 | 284 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 17%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Manistique Area Schools?
Manistique Area Schools manages 3 public schools serving 708 students.
What is the rank of Manistique Area Schools?
Manistique Area Schools is ranked #445 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.
What is the racial composition of students in Manistique Area Schools?
77% of Manistique Area Schools students are White, 20% of students are American Indian, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Manistique Area Schools?
Manistique Area Schools has a student/teacher ratio of 17:1, which is equal to the Michigan state average of 17:1.
What is Manistique Area Schools's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $13,492 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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