Shawono Center

10 N Howes Lake Rd
Grayling, MI 49738
5/
10
Bottom 50%
Serving 28 students in grades 6-12, Shawono Center ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Michigan for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is <50% (which is higher than the Michigan state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is <50% (which is lower than the Michigan state average of 65%).
Minority enrollment is 54% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Michigan state average of 37% (majority Black).

Quick Stats (2025)

  • Grades: 6-12
  • Enrollment: 28 students
  • Minority Enrollment: 54%
  • : <50% (Btm 50% in MI)
  • : <50% (Top 1%)
  • : <50% (Top 1%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Shawono Center ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Michigan for:

School Overview

Shawono Center's student population of 28 students has declined by 24% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-12
Total Students
28 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
n/a
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School Rankings

The diversity score of Shawono Center is 0.60, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.56. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (MI)
(12-13)
<50%
41%
(12-13)
<50%
65%
Student : Teacher Ratio
n/a
17:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
4%
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Hispanic
n/a
9%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Shawono Center and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in Michigan by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Black
43%
18%
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White
46%
63%
This chart displays the percentage of White students in Shawono Center and the percentage of White public school students in Michigan by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
11%
5%
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All Ethnic Groups
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0.60
This chart displays the diversity score of Shawono Center and the public school average diversity score of Michigan by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
<50%
81%
This chart displays graduation rate of Shawono Center and public school graduation rate of Michigan by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
54%
50%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Shawono Center and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Michigan by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (20-21)
4%
4%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Shawono Center and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Michigan by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
<50% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 41% MI state average), while <50% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 65% MI state average).
What is the graduation rate of Shawono Center?
The graduation rate of Shawono Center is 50%, which is lower than the Michigan state average of 81%.
How many students attend Shawono Center?
28 students attend Shawono Center.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
46% of Shawono Center students are White, 43% of students are Black, and 11% of students are Two or more races.
What grades does Shawono Center offer ?
Shawono Center offers enrollment in grades 6-12
What school district is Shawono Center part of?

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Quick Stats (2025)

  • Grades: 6-12
  • Enrollment: 28 students
  • Minority Enrollment: 54%
  • : <50% (Btm 50%)
  • : <50% (Top 1%)
  • : <50% (Top 1%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education

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