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Charlevoix-Emmet Independent School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Michigan for:
Category
Attribute
Student Attention
Lowest student-teacher ratio (Top 1%)
For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 121 students in Charlevoix-Emmet Independent School District. This district's average testing ranking is 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Michigan.
Public Schools in Charlevoix-Emmet Independent School District have an average math proficiency score of 28% (versus the Michigan public school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 25% (versus the 46% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 12% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is less than the Michigan public school average of 37% (majority Black).
Overview
This School District
This State (MI)
# Schools
2 Schools
3,470 Schools
# Students
121 Students
1,369,239 Students
# Teachers
26 Teachers
82,996 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
5:1
5:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Charlevoix-Emmet Independent 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 50% has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#606 out of 862 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
25%
35%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-29%
45%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
21-39%
38%
Graduation Rate
(21-22)<50%
81%
Chronically Absent Students
(2022-23)51.3%
33.3%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.23
0.57
% American Indian
5%
1%
% Asian
n/a
4%
% Hispanic
n/a
9%
% Black
4%
18%
% White
88%
63%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
3%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $329,876 is higher than the state median of $18,606. The school district revenue/student has grown by 28% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $301,545 is higher than the state median of $17,784. The school district spending/student has grown by 26% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$40 MM
$25,476 MM
Spending
$37 MM
$24,351 MM
Revenue / Student
$329,876
$18,606
Spending / Student
$301,545
$17,784
Best Charlevoix-Emmet Independent School District Public Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Charem Alternative Schools
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
443 Bay St
Charlevoix, MI 49720
(231) 547-9947
Charlevoix, MI 49720
(231) 547-9947
Gr: 9-12 | 22 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 14%
Rank: #22.
Charem Special Education Schools
Special Education School
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 20-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
8568 Mercer Rd
Charlevoix, MI 49720
(231) 547-9947
Charlevoix, MI 49720
(231) 547-9947
Gr: PK-12 | 99 students Student-teacher ratio: 4:1 Minority enrollment: 12%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Charlevoix-Emmet Independent School District?
Charlevoix-Emmet Independent School District manages 2 public schools serving 121 students.
What is the rank of Charlevoix-Emmet Independent School District?
Charlevoix-Emmet Independent School District is ranked #578 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: Lowest student-teacher ratio (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Charlevoix-Emmet Independent School District?
88% of Charlevoix-Emmet Independent School District students are White, 5% of students are American Indian, 4% of students are Black, and 3% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Charlevoix-Emmet Independent School District?
Charlevoix-Emmet Independent School District has a student/teacher ratio of 5:1, which is lower than the Michigan state average of 17:1.
What is Charlevoix-Emmet Independent School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $301,545 is higher than the state median of $17,784. The school district spending/student has grown by 26% over four school years.
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