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Chippewa Valley Schools

Michigan · Public School District
20
Schools
14,903
Students
$14,875
Per-Pupil Spend
≈ nat'l avg
37.7%
Free Lunch Rate
-15pp vs nat'l
94.4%
Graduation Rate
+7.9pp vs nat'l
District Overview

Chippewa Valley Schools is a public school district in Michigan serving 14,903 students across 20 schools. It includes 12 elementary, 4 middle, 4 high schools. Its graduation rate of 94.4% is above the national average of 86.5%. Per-pupil spending of $14,875 is near the national average for a US public school district. 38% of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. Opportunity scores across its schools are moderate, with a district median of 49/100.

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All Schools (20)
Middle Schools4 schools
SchoolGradesStudents
Algonquin Middle School06–08497
Iroquois Middle School06–08843
Seneca Middle School06–081,108
Wyandot Middle School06–08848
High Schools4 schools
SchoolGradesStudents
Chippewa Valley Adult and Mohegan Alt Educ09–12140
Chippewa Valley High School09–122,221
Dakota High School09–122,723
International Academy of Macomb09–12446
District Finances
Per-Pupil Expenditure$14,875Near national avg
National avg $14,347
Revenue Sources
57%
31%
State
56.6%
Local (property tax)
30.7%
Federal
12.7%

State funding accounts for 57% of the budget — this district relies more on state aid than local tax revenue.

Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey. District-level data.
District Snapshot
20
Schools
14,903
Students
38%
Free Lunch
$15K
Per-Pupil
Graduation Rate94.4%
Opportunity Score49/100
StateMichigan →
School Rankings
Strengths & Considerations
Strong graduation outcomes
94.4% graduation rate — 7.9 points above the national average of 86.5%.
Range of school options
With 20 schools, families have meaningful choice across programs and grade levels.
Location
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Chippewa Valley Schools?
Chippewa Valley Schools has 20 public schools, serving a total of 14,903 students.
What is the graduation rate for Chippewa Valley Schools?
The graduation rate is 94.4%, which is above the national average of 86.5%.
How much does Chippewa Valley Schools spend per student?
Chippewa Valley Schools spends $14,875 per pupil — 4% above the national average of $14,347.
What percentage of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch in Chippewa Valley Schools?
38% of students in Chippewa Valley Schools qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, compared to the national rate of 52.2%.
Are there charter schools in Chippewa Valley Schools?
No, Chippewa Valley Schools does not currently include any charter schools.
What grade levels does Chippewa Valley Schools serve?
Chippewa Valley Schools serves grades PK through 12, covering elementary, middle, and high school levels.
What is the opportunity score for Chippewa Valley Schools?
The median opportunity score across schools in Chippewa Valley Schools is 49/100. The national median is 50/100. Opportunity scores reflect long-term economic mobility prospects for children who grow up in these communities.
About This Data

All figures on this page come directly from US federal open datasets — NCES Common Core of Data, EDFacts, and the Opportunity Atlas — and we work hard to keep them accurate and up to date. That said, federal data is published on an annual cycle, so some figures may not yet reflect the very latest school-year changes or local updates. We recommend using this page as a helpful starting point and cross-checking with the school or district directly, or visiting the NCES Common Core of Data and ed.gov for the most authoritative figures before making any important decisions.