Gladwin Community Schools

401 N Bowery Ave
Gladwin, MI 48624-1409
(District boundaries shown in map)
6/
10
Top 50%

Top Rankings

Gladwin Community Schools ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Michigan for:

Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 10%)
For the 2026 school year, there are 5 public schools serving 1,626 students in Gladwin Community Schools. This district's average testing ranking is 6/10, which is in the top 50% of public schools in Michigan.
Public Schools in Gladwin Community Schools have an average math proficiency score of 28% (versus the Michigan public school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 46% (versus the 46% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 6% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Michigan public school average of 37% (majority Black).

Overview

This School District
This State (MI)
# Schools
5 Schools
3,506 Schools
# Students
1,626 Students
1,376,294 Students
# Teachers
85 Teachers
82,370 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
19:1
19:1

Student By Grade

District Rank

Gladwin Community Schools, which is ranked within the top 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 92% has increased from 80-84% over five school years.
This School District
State Average (MI)
#377 out of 862 school districts
(Top 50%)
27%
35%
46%
45%
46%
38%
92%
81%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.12
0.56
% American Indian
n/a
1%
% Asian
n/a
4%
% Hispanic
3%
9%
% Black
n/a
18%
% White
94%
63%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
3%
5%
All Ethnic Groups

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $13,469 in this school district is less than the state median of $18,510. The school district revenue/student has grown by 11% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $13,189 is less than the state median of $17,693. The school district spending/student has grown by 20% over four school years.
This School District
This State (MI)
Total Revenue
$22 MM
$25,476 MM
Spending
$21 MM
$24,351 MM
Revenue / Student
$13,469
$18,510
Spending / Student
$13,189
$17,693

Best Gladwin Community Schools Public Schools (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Gladwin Community Alternative High School
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
3982 W M 61
Gladwin, MI 48624
(989) 426-7341
Gr: 9-12 | 15 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
Rank: #22.
Gladwin High School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
1400 N Spring St
Gladwin, MI 48624
(989) 426-7341
Gr: 9-12 | 486 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 4%
Rank: #33.
Gladwin Junior High School
(Math: 29% | Reading: 51%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
401 N Bowery Ave
Gladwin, MI 48624
(989) 426-3808
Gr: 6-8 | 336 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
Rank: #44.
Gladwin Intermediate School
(Math: 26% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
780 W 1st St
Gladwin, MI 48624
(989) 426-4531
Gr: 3-5 | 386 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Rank: n/an/a
600 W 1st St
Gladwin, MI 48624
(989) 426-7771
Gr: PK-2 | 403 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 6%

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to Gladwin Community Schools?
Gladwin Community Schools manages 5 public schools serving 1,626 students.
What is the rank of Gladwin Community Schools?
Gladwin Community Schools is ranked #386 out of 845 school districts in Michigan (top 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: Highest graduation rate (Top 10%)
What is the racial composition of students in Gladwin Community Schools?
94% of Gladwin Community Schools students are White, 3% of students are Hispanic, and 3% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Gladwin Community Schools?
Gladwin Community Schools has a student/teacher ratio of 19:1, which is higher than the Michigan state average of 17:1.
What is Gladwin Community Schools's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $13,189 is less than the state median of $17,693. The school district spending/student has grown by 20% over four school years.

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Quick Facts (2026)

  • District size: 5 schools
  • Grades: PK-12
  • Enrollment: 1,626 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 19:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 6%
  • : 92% (Top 10% in MI)
  • : Top 50%
  • : 27% (Top 50%)
  • : 46% (Top 50%)
  • : 46% (Top 30%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education

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