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Alpena School District

Item: Alpena School District
Rating: 5
Author: Public School Review

2373 Gordon Rd
Alpena, MI 49707-4627

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Bottom 50%

Tel: (989) 358-5044

www.alpenaschools.com

Top Rankings

Alpena School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Michigan for:

Overview

This School District

This State (MI)

# Schools

9 Schools

3,470 Schools

# Students

3,553 Students

1,369,382 Students

# Teachers

212 Teachers

82,971 Teachers

Student-Teacher Ratio

17:1

Student By Grade

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Comparison of Students By Grade Trends
Grade	Alpena School District	Michigan
Kind	242	123
1	262	111
2	278	115
3	279	118
4	273	115
5	275	117
6	271	116
7	251	117
8	276	118
9	359	127
10	289	124
11	234	121
12	264	126

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District Rank

Alpena School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 845 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 83% has increased from 78% over five school years.

This School District

State Average (MI)

#449 out of 862 school districts
(Bottom 50%)

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Overall School District Rank Trends
Year	Alpena School District
2023	#449
2022	#477
2021	#498
2019	#446
2018	#404
2017	#399
2016	#407
2015	#328
2014	#376
2013	#412
2012	#421

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28%

35%

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Math Proficiency Trends
Year	Alpena School District	Michigan
2023	28%	35%
2022	27%	34%
2021	26%	36%
2019	33%	40%
2018	29%	37%
2017	34%	39%
2016	34%	38%
2015	34%	37%
2014	34%	41%
2013	34%	41%
2012	25%	37%

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38%

45%

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Reading and Language Arts Proficiency Trends
Year	Alpena School District	Michigan
2022	38%	45%
2021	38%	48%
2019	45%	49%
2018	29%	43%
2017	47%	49%
2016	49%	50%
2015	53%	49%
2014	71%	67%
2013	66%	65%
2012	68%	64%
2011	86%	80%

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35%

38%

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Science Proficiency Trends
Year	Alpena School District	Michigan
2022	35%	38%
2021	17%	23%

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83%

81%

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Graduation Rate Trends
Year	Alpena School District	Michigan
2023	83%	81%
2022	74%	81%
2021	81%	84%
2020	83%	86%
2019	82%	85%
2018	78%	85%
2017	84%	85%
2016	79%	85%
2015	78%	85%
2014	74%	84%
2013	73%	84%

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Students by Ethnicity:

0.17

0.57

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Comparison of Diversity Score Trends
Year	Alpena School District	Michigan
2024	0.15	0.56
2023	0.14	0.55
2022	0.14	0.55
2021	0.12	0.54
2020	0.11	0.53
2019	0.11	0.53
2018	0.08	0.53
2017	0.08	0.53
2016	0.09	0.52
2015	0.27	0.50
2014	0.09	0.50
2013	0.08	0.49
2012	0.07	0.49
2011	0.05	0.48
2010	0.05	0.47
2009	0.06	0.46
2008	0.05	0.46
2007	0.05	0.46
2006	0.05	0.43
2005	0.04	0.44
2004	0.04	0.43
2003	0.04	0.44
2002	0.04	0.42
2001	0.04	0.42
2000	0.04	0.40
1999	0.05	0.40
1998	0.05	0.40
1997	0.04	0.39
1996	0.04	0.39
1995	0.04	0.37
1994	0.02	0.35
1993	0.04	0.35
1992	0.04	0.35
1991	0.05	0.37
1990	0.02	0.36
1989	0.02	0.36
1988	0.01	0.36

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% American Indian

n/a

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American Indian Student Percentage Comparison Over Years (1991-2014)
Year	Alpena School District	Michigan
2014	1%	1%
2012	1%	1%
1997	1%	1%
1996	1%	1%
1993	1%	1%
1992	2%	1%
1991	2%	1%

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% Asian

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Asian Student Percentage Comparison Over Years (1995-2014)
Year	Alpena School District	Michigan
2014	1%	3%
2013	1%	3%
2012	1%	3%
2011	1%	3%
2010	2%	3%
2009	1%	3%
2008	2%	3%
2007	2%	3%
2006	2%	2%
2005	1%	2%
2004	2%	2%
2003	1%	2%
2002	1%	2%
2001	2%	2%
2000	1%	2%
1999	1%	2%
1998	2%	2%
1996	1%	2%
1995	1%	1%

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% Hispanic

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Hispanic Student Percentage Comparison Over Years (1993-2024)
Year	Alpena School District	Michigan
2024	4%	9%
2023	3%	9%
2022	2%	9%
2021	2%	8%
2020	2%	8%
2019	2%	8%
2018	2%	8%
2017	2%	8%
2016	2%	7%
2015	3%	7%
2014	1%	7%
2013	1%	6%
1999	1%	3%
1995	1%	3%
1993	1%	2%

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% Black

n/a

18%

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Black Student Percentage Comparison Over Years (1997-2023)
Year	Alpena School District	Michigan
2023	1%	18%
2022	1%	18%
2021	1%	18%
2020	1%	18%
2019	1%	18%
2014	1%	18%
2013	1%	18%
2012	1%	19%
2010	1%	20%
2009	1%	20%
2005	1%	20%
2003	1%	20%
2002	1%	20%
2000	1%	19%
1999	1%	19%
1998	1%	19%
1997	1%	18%

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% White

91%

63%

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White Student Percentage Comparison Over Years (1988-2024)
Year	Alpena School District	Michigan
2024	92%	63%
2023	92%	64%
2022	93%	64%
2021	94%	65%
2020	94%	66%
2019	94%	66%
2018	96%	66%
2017	96%	66%
2016	96%	67%
2015	61%	68%
2014	96%	69%
2013	96%	69%
2012	97%	69%
2011	98%	70%
2010	97%	70%
2009	97%	71%
2008	98%	71%
2007	98%	71%
2006	98%	73%
2005	98%	72%
2004	98%	73%
2003	98%	72%
2002	98%	73%
2001	98%	74%
2000	98%	75%
1999	97%	75%
1998	97%	75%
1997	98%	76%
1996	98%	76%
1995	98%	77%
1994	100%	79%
1993	97%	79%
1992	98%	79%
1991	98%	78%
1990	100%	78%
1989	100%	78%
1988	100%	78%

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% Hawaiian

n/a

% Two or more races

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Two or More Races Student Percentage Comparison Over Years (2013-2024)
Year	Alpena School District	Michigan
2024	4%	5%
2023	4%	5%
2022	4%	5%
2021	3%	5%
2020	3%	4%
2019	3%	4%
2018	2%	4%
2017	2%	4%
2016	2%	3%
2015	3%	3%
2013	1%	2%

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All Ethnic Groups

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $13,229 in this school district is less than the state median of $18,604. The school district revenue/student has grown by 8% over four school years.

The school district's spending/student of $14,370 is less than the state median of $17,782. The school district spending/student has grown by 25% over four school years.

This School District

This State (MI)

Total Revenue

$47 MM

$25,476 MM

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Total Revenues Trends
Year	Alpena School District	Michigan
2023	$47 MM	$12 MM
2022	$44 MM	$11 MM
2021	$47 MM	$12 MM
2020	$44 MM	$11 MM
2019	$45 MM	$11 MM
2018	$44 MM	$10 MM
2017	$42 MM	$10 MM
2016	$42 MM	$10 MM
2015	$42 MM	$11 MM
2014	$38 MM	$10 MM
2012	$38 MM	$10 MM
2011	$40 MM	$11 MM
2010	$42 MM	$11 MM
2009	$42 MM	$11 MM
2008	$44 MM	$11 MM
2007	$43 MM	$10 MM
2006	$43 MM	$10 MM
2005	$42 MM	$10 MM
2004	$43 MM	$10 MM
2003	$44 MM	$10 MM
2002	$45 MM	$10 MM
2001	$43 MM	$10 MM
2000	$40 MM	$9 MM
1999	$39 MM	$9 MM
1998	$39 MM	$10 MM
1997	$37 MM	$10 MM
1996	$32 MM	$10 MM
1995	$30 MM	$10 MM

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Spending

$51 MM

$24,351 MM

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Total Expenditure Trends
Year	Alpena School District	Michigan
2023	$51 MM	$11 MM
2022	$42 MM	$11 MM
2021	$51 MM	$11 MM
2020	$42 MM	$11 MM
2019	$42 MM	$10 MM
2018	$40 MM	$10 MM
2017	$39 MM	$10 MM
2016	$39 MM	$10 MM
2015	$43 MM	$11 MM
2014	$37 MM	$9 MM
2012	$38 MM	$10 MM
2011	$39 MM	$10 MM
2010	$43 MM	$11 MM
2009	$43 MM	$11 MM
2008	$43 MM	$11 MM
2007	$43 MM	$11 MM
2006	$44 MM	$11 MM
2005	$43 MM	$10 MM
2004	$41 MM	$11 MM
2003	$43 MM	$11 MM
2002	$44 MM	$10 MM
2001	$42 MM	$10 MM
2000	$44 MM	$9 MM
1999	$50 MM	$10 MM
1998	$45 MM	$10 MM
1997	$34 MM	$10 MM
1996	$31 MM	$10 MM
1995	$30 MM	$10 MM

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Revenue / Student

$13,229

$18,604

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Average Revenue Per Student Trends
Year	Alpena School District	Michigan
2023	$12,800	$16,123
2022	$12,194	$14,589
2021	$13,379	$15,927
2020	$12,194	$14,589
2019	$12,029	$14,099
2018	$11,398	$14,094
2017	$10,699	$13,305
2016	$10,580	$13,102
2015	$10,859	$11,681
2014	$9,887	$12,204
2012	$9,427	$12,235
2011	$9,476	$12,684
2010	$9,268	$11,681
2009	$9,333	$11,537
2008	$9,275	$11,222
2007	$9,228	$10,819
2006	$8,714	$9,793
2005	$8,500	$9,706
2004	$8,481	$9,471
2003	$8,442	$9,243
2002	$8,422	$8,687
2001	$7,969	$8,215
2000	$7,367	$7,511
1999	$7,000	$7,057
1998	$6,762	$7,001
1997	$6,360	$6,567
1995	$5,202	$6,044
1992	$4,173	$5,111

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Spending / Student

$14,370

$17,782

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Average Expenditure Per Student Trends
Year	Alpena School District	Michigan
2023	$13,904	$15,270
2022	$11,417	$14,302
2021	$14,533	$15,085
2020	$11,417	$14,302
2019	$11,169	$13,858
2018	$10,468	$13,691
2017	$9,999	$13,192
2016	$9,790	$12,965
2015	$11,198	$11,849
2014	$9,682	$12,085
2012	$9,478	$12,141
2011	$9,157	$12,422
2010	$9,557	$11,849
2009	$9,398	$11,612
2008	$9,131	$11,334
2007	$9,078	$10,901
2006	$8,906	$10,200
2005	$8,667	$9,852
2004	$8,016	$9,880
2003	$8,153	$9,552
2002	$8,381	$8,745
2001	$7,774	$8,343
2000	$8,050	$7,542
1999	$8,930	$7,404
1998	$7,789	$7,125
1997	$5,820	$6,851
1995	$5,133	$5,989
1992	$4,056	$5,102

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Best Alpena School District Public Schools (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)

Location

Quick Facts

Rank: #11.

Sanborn Elementary School

(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 55-59%)
:

Top 20%

Add to Compare

12170 Us Highway 23 S
Ossineke, MI 49766
(989) 358-5800

Gr: K-5 | 201 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 9%

Rank: #22.

Alpena High School

(Math: 27% | Reading: 54%)
:

Top 50%

Add to Compare

3303 S Third Ave
Alpena, MI 49707
(989) 358-5200

Gr: 8-12 | 1,091 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 8%

Rank: #33.

Besser Elementary School

(Math: 36% | Reading: 40-44%)
:

Top 50%

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375 Wilson St
Alpena, MI 49707
(989) 358-5100

Gr: K-5 | 470 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 11%

Rank: #44.

Ella M White Elementary School

(Math: 34% | Reading: 39%)
:

Bottom 50%

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201 N Ripley Blvd
Alpena, MI 49707
(989) 358-5950

Gr: K-5 | 440 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 10%

Rank: #55.

Aces Academy

Alternative School

(Math: ≤20% | Reading: <50%)
:

Bottom 50%

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3303 S Third Ave
Alpena, MI 49707
(989) 358-5170

Gr: 7-12 | 57 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 7%

Rank: #66.

Hinks Elementary School

(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 30-34%)
:

Bottom 50%

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7667 Us Highway 23 N
Alpena, MI 49707
(989) 358-5560

Gr: K-5 | 132 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 5%

Rank: #77.

Wilson Elementary School

(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 30-34%)
:

Bottom 50%

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4999 S Herron Rd
Herron, MI 49744
(989) 358-5700

Gr: K-5 | 220 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 11%

Rank: #88.

Thunder Bay Junior High School

(Math: 21% | Reading: 35%)
:

Bottom 50%

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3500 S Third Ave
Alpena, MI 49707
(989) 358-5400

Gr: 6-8 | 796 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 8%

Rank: #99.

Lincoln Elementary School

(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 15-19%)
:

Bottom 50%

Add to Compare

309 W Lake St
Alpena, MI 49707
(989) 358-5900

Gr: K-5 | 146 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 10%

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to Alpena School District?

Alpena School District manages 9 public schools serving 3,553 students.

What is the rank of Alpena School District?

Alpena School District is ranked #468 out of 845 school districts in Michigan (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Michigan school districts for: Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)

What is the racial composition of students in Alpena School District?

91% of Alpena School District students are White, 4% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.

What is the student/teacher ratio of Alpena School District?

Alpena School District has a student/teacher ratio of 17:1, which is equal to the Michigan state average of 17:1.

What is Alpena School District's spending/student ratio?

The school district's spending/student of $14,370 is less than the state median of $17,782. The school district spending/student has grown by 25% over four school years.

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Quick Facts (2026)

District size: 9 schools
Grades: K-12
Enrollment: 3,553 students
Student-Teacher Ratio: 17:1
Minority Enrollment: 9%
: 83% (Top 50% in MI)
: Bottom 50%
: 28% (Top 50%)
: 38% (Btm 50%)
: 35% (Btm 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education