MI Superintendent of Public Instruction Michael F. Rice 2023 | Michigan Department of Education
MI Superintendent of Public Instruction Michael F. Rice 2023 | Michigan Department of Education
Data showed that Iosco County welcomed 3,568 students during the 2022-23 school year. Among them, American Indian students comprised 0.4% of the student body to be the third least represented ethnicity in the county districts.
Among the six districts in Iosco County, Whittemore-Prescott Area Schools recorded the highest enrollment of American Indian students in the 2022-23 school year, with a total of six students.
The main offices of all districts mentioned in the story are located in cities associated with Iosco County.
Overall student enrollment in Michigan remains below pre-pandemic levels, with white students experiencing the largest decline at 6.5%.
Academic performance has also suffered, with the state's average NAEP score dropping by 6.5 points and ethnic achievement gaps widening. Black and Hispanic students' average math proficiency dropped by 7% in 2022, to 13.5% and 28.2%, respectively.
| District | % of American Indian Students Enrolled | Total Enrollment |
|---|---|---|
| Alternative Educational Academy of Iosco County | 0.5% | 207 |
| Hale Area Schools | 0.6% | 343 |
| Iosco RESA | 1% | 199 |
| Oscoda Area Schools | 0.1% | 1,149 |
| Tawas Area Schools | 0.4% | 1,136 |
| Whittemore-Prescott Area Schools | 0.9% | 689 |
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