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 district schools, 86.6% were white. American Indian students were the second largest ethnic group among Luce County's district (6.6%).
In the previous school year, white students were still the most common group in Luce County, representing 87.8% of the student body.
The Luce County student population also comprised 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 the county dropped 4.6% 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.
| District | Most Prevalent Ethnicity | Percent of Total Student Body | Total Enrollment |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tahquamenon Area Schools | White | 86.7% | 504 |
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