Dr. Michael F. Rice Michigan superintendent of public instruction | https://radio.wcmu.org/
Dr. Michael F. Rice Michigan superintendent of public instruction | https://radio.wcmu.org/
Of all the students welcomed in the 2023-24 school year, 50.9% of them were boys, and 49.1% were girls.
Data also showed that most of the students were white, representing 81% of the Ludington Area School District total enrollment.
Among the five districts in Mason County, Mason County Central Schools ranked second in enrollment numbers with 1,211 students, while West Shore Educational Service District welcomed 379 students and ranked third in the 2023-24 school year.
Ludington Area School District roughly covers schools within Mason County, with its main office in Ludington.
In the previous school year, Ludington Area School District also had the highest number of students among Mason County schools.
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 have widened. Black and Hispanic students' average math proficiency dropped by 7% in 2022, to 13.5% and 28.2%, respectively.
| District | City (Main Office) | Total Enrollment |
|---|---|---|
| Ludington Area School District | Ludington | 2,063 |
| Mason County Central Schools | Scottville | 1,211 |
| West Shore Educational Service District | Ludington | 379 |
| Mason County Eastern Schools | Custer | 341 |
| Gateway to Success Academy | Scottville | 124 |
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