Serving 19 students in grades 7-12, Ishpemingnegauneenice Comm Educational Division ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Michigan for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is <50% (which is higher than the Michigan state average of 36%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is <50% (which is higher than the Michigan state average of 48%).
The student-teacher ratio of 6:1 is lower than the Michigan state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 10% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Michigan state average of 37% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (2026)
- School Type: Alternative school
- Grades: 7-12
- Enrollment: 19 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 6:1
- Minority Enrollment: 10%
- Graduation Rate: ≥50% (Top 1% in MI)
- Math Proficiency: <50% (Top 1%)
- Reading Proficiency: <50%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Ishpemingnegauneenice Comm Educational Division ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Michigan for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Ishpemingnegauneenice Comm Educational Division's student population of 19 students has declined by 24% over five school years.
The teacher population of 3 teachers has grown by 200% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 7-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
19 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
3 teachers
School Rankings
The diversity score of Ishpemingnegauneenice Comm Educational Division is 0.19, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.56. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)<50%
36%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)<50%
48%
Student-Teacher Ratio
6:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
4%
Hispanic
n/a
9%
Black
5%
18%
White
90%
63%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
(21-22)≥50%
81%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
84%
50%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
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?
<50% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 36% MI state average), while <50% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 48% MI state average).
What is the graduation rate of Ishpemingnegauneenice Comm Educational Division?
The graduation rate of Ishpemingnegauneenice Comm Educational Division is 50%, which is lower than the Michigan state average of 81%.
How many students attend Ishpemingnegauneenice Comm Educational Division?
19 students attend Ishpemingnegauneenice Comm Educational Division.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
90% of Ishpemingnegauneenice Comm Educational Division students are White, 5% of students are Black, and 5% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Ishpemingnegauneenice Comm Educational Division?
Ishpemingnegauneenice Comm Educational Division has a student ration of 6:1, which is lower than the Michigan state average of 17:1.
What grades does Ishpemingnegauneenice Comm Educational Division offer ?
Ishpemingnegauneenice Comm Educational Division offers enrollment in grades 7-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Ishpemingnegauneenice Comm Educational Division part of?
Ishpemingnegauneenice Comm Educational Division is part of Ishpeming Public School District No. 1.
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