Serving 64 students in grades 10-12, Farwell Area Early College High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Michigan for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 20-29% (which was lower than the Michigan state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 50-59% (which was lower than the Michigan state average of 65%).
Minority enrollment was 3% of the student body (majority American Indian), which was lower than the Michigan state average of 37% (majority Black).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades 10-12
Total Students
64 students
Total Classroom Teachers
n/a
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(12-13)20-29%
41%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(12-13)50-59%
65%
Student : Teacher Ratio
n/a
17:1
American Indian
2%
1%
Asian
n/a
4%
Hispanic
n/a
9%
Black
n/a
18%
White
97%
63%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
(12-13)≤10%
84%
Eligible for Free Lunch
41%
50%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
20-29% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 41% MI state average), while 50-59% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 65% MI state average).
What is the graduation rate of Farwell Area Early College High School?
The graduation rate of Farwell Area Early College High School is 10%, which is lower than the Michigan state average of 84%.
How many students attend Farwell Area Early College High School?
64 students attend Farwell Area Early College High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
97% of Farwell Area Early College High School students are White, 2% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What grades does Farwell Area Early College High School offer ?
Farwell Area Early College High School offers enrollment in grades 10-12
What school district is Farwell Area Early College High School part of?
Farwell Area Early College High School is part of Farwell Area Schools School District.
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