MI Superintendent of Public Instruction Michael F. Rice 2023 | Michigan Department of Education
MI Superintendent of Public Instruction Michael F. Rice 2023 | Michigan Department of Education
Of the 500 students attending Luce County schools, 86.6% were white. American Indian students were the second largest ethnicity, making up 6.6% of Luce County students.
In the previous school year, white students were still the most common group in Luce County, representing 86.6% of the student body.
Newberry Area School had the most even distribution of races among the county schools, which included 86.6% white students, 6.6% American Indian students, 4% multiracial students, 1.6% Hispanic students, 1% African American students, and 0.2% Asian students.
In the 2022-23 school year, the total number of students enrolled in public schools in the county dropped 4.6% when compared to the previous year.
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 widening. Black and Hispanic students' average math proficiency dropped by 7% in 2022, to 13.5% and 28.2%, respectively.
| School name | Most represented ethnicity | Percent of Total Student Body | Total Enrollment |
|---|---|---|---|
| Newberry Area School | White | 86.6% | 500 |
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