For the 2024-25 school year, there are 8 public schools serving 2,185 students in Allegan School District. This district's average testing ranking is 6/10, which is in the top 50% of public schools in Michigan.
Public Schools in Allegan School District have an average math proficiency score of 29% (versus the Michigan public school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 43% (versus the 46% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 15% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Michigan public school average of 36% (majority Black).
Overview
This School District
This State (MI)
# Schools
8 Schools
3,520 Schools
# Students
2,185 Students
1,386,814 Students
# Teachers
127 Teachers
82,066 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
17:1
District Rank
Allegan School District, which is ranked within the top 50% of all 860 school districts in Michigan (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 61% has increased from 57% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#420 out of 866 school districts
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
28%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
42%
45%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
37%
38%
Graduation Rate
61%
81%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.28
0.55
# American Indian Students
15 Students
8,714 Students
% American Indian Students
1%
1%
# Asian Students
14 Students
49,591 Students
% Asian Students
1%
3%
# Hispanic Students
142 Students
122,839 Students
% Hispanic Students
6%
9%
# Black Students
60 Students
246,219 Students
% Black Students
3%
18%
# White Students
1,848 Students
886,651 Students
% White Students
84%
64%
# Hawaiian Students
3 Students
1,160 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
103 Students
70,826 Students
% of Two or more races Students
5%
5%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
-
-
# Students in K Grade:
219
113,916
# Students in 1st Grade:
152
102,983
# Students in 2nd Grade:
131
99,656
# Students in 3rd Grade:
143
101,773
# Students in 4th Grade:
155
100,967
# Students in 5th Grade:
150
101,600
# Students in 6th Grade:
147
102,989
# Students in 7th Grade:
160
102,702
# Students in 8th Grade:
157
104,492
# Students in 9th Grade:
197
117,086
# Students in 10th Grade:
184
116,227
# Students in 11th Grade:
157
108,647
# Students in 12th Grade:
233
109,885
# Ungraded Students:
-
3,891
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $15,242 in this school district is less than the state median of $18,370. The school district revenue/student has grown by 16% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $12,781 is less than the state median of $17,559. The school district spending/student has grown by 7% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$33 MM
$25,476 MM
Spending
$28 MM
$24,351 MM
Revenue / Student
$15,242
$18,370
Spending / Student
$12,781
$17,559
Best Allegan School District Public Schools (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Allegan Alternative High School
Alternative School
Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
550 5th St
Allegan, MI 49010
(269) 673-5433
Allegan, MI 49010
(269) 673-5433
Grades: 9-12
| 123 students
Rank: #22.
West Ward Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
630 Vernon St
Allegan, MI 49010
(269) 673-7000
Allegan, MI 49010
(269) 673-7000
Grades: K-5
| 246 students
Rank: #33.
Dawson Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
125 Elm St
Allegan, MI 49010
(269) 673-6925
Allegan, MI 49010
(269) 673-6925
Grades: K-5
| 297 students
Rank: #44.
Le White Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 28% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
3300 115th Ave
Allegan, MI 49010
(269) 673-2241
Allegan, MI 49010
(269) 673-2241
Grades: 6-8
| 447 students
Rank: #55.
North Ward Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 40-44% )
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
440 River St
Allegan, MI 49010
(269) 673-6003
Allegan, MI 49010
(269) 673-6003
Grades: PK-K
| 34 students
Rank: #66.
Allegan High School
Magnet School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1560 Lincoln Rd
Allegan, MI 49010
(269) 673-7002
Allegan, MI 49010
(269) 673-7002
Grades: 9-12
| 648 students
Rank: #77.
Pine Trails Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
2950 Center St
Allegan, MI 49010
(269) 673-5379
Allegan, MI 49010
(269) 673-5379
Grades: PK-5
| 344 students
Rank: #88.
Allegan Online K8
Magnet School
(Math: 11-19% | Reading: 20-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
550 5th St
Allegan, MI 49010
(269) 673-5431
Allegan, MI 49010
(269) 673-5431
Grades: K-8
| 46 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Allegan School District?
Allegan School District manages 8 public schools serving 2,185 students.
What is the rank of Allegan School District?
Allegan School District is ranked #415 out of 860 school districts in Michigan (top 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 school year.
What is the racial composition of students in Allegan School District?
84% of Allegan School District students are White, 6% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Black, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Allegan School District?
Allegan School District has a student/teacher ratio of 17:1, which is equal to the Michigan state average of 17:1.
What is Allegan School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $12,781 is less than the state median of $17,559. The school district spending/student has grown by 7% over four school years.
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