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Presque Isle County Education: Which district had most students enrolled in schools in 2023-24 school year?

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Dr. Michael F. Rice Michigan superintendent of public instruction | https://radio.wcmu.org/

Dr. Michael F. Rice Michigan superintendent of public instruction | https://radio.wcmu.org/

Onaway Area Community School District had the highest enrollment among Presque Isle County districts, welcoming 525 students during the 2023-24 school year, according to the Michigan Department of Education.

Of all the students welcomed in the 2023-24 school year, 50.1% of them were boys, and 49.9% were girls.

Data also showed that most of the students were white, representing 92.4% of the Onaway Area Community School District total enrollment.

Among the four districts in Presque Isle County, Rogers City Area Schools ranked second in enrollment numbers with 457 students, while Posen Consolidated School District No. 9 welcomed 224 students and ranked third in the 2023-24 school year.

Onaway Area Community School District roughly covers schools within Presque Isle County, with its main office in Onaway.

In the previous school year, Onaway Area Community School District also had the highest number of students among Presque Isle County schools.

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 have widened. Black and Hispanic students' average math proficiency dropped by 7% in 2022, to 13.5% and 28.2%, respectively.

Enrollment in Presque Isle County Over 9 Years

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Enrollment in Presque Isle County Districts During 2023-24 School Year

DistrictCity (Main Office)Total Enrollment
Onaway Area Community School DistrictOnaway525
Rogers City Area SchoolsRogers City457
Posen Consolidated School District No. 9Posen224
Presque Isle AcademyOnaway18

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