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%
Graduation Rate
: <50% (Btm 50% in MI)
Math Proficiency
: <50% (Top 1%)
Reading Proficiency
: <50% (Top 1%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education
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.
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.
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Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: 6-12
Enrollment: 28 students
Minority Enrollment: 54%
Graduation Rate
: <50% (Btm 50%)
Math Proficiency
: <50% (Top 1%)
Reading Proficiency
: <50% (Top 1%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education
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