Alpena Public Schools School District
School District · Alpena, Michigan
Avg Rating
5.2
out of 10
Schools
9
6 elem, 1 mid, 2 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$13,611
Student-Teacher Ratio
17.1:1
Avg Rating
5.2
out of 10
Schools
9
6 elem, 1 mid, 2 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$13,611
Student-Teacher Ratio
17.1:1
Evaluating Alpena Public Schools?
A district shares budget, policy, and attendance zones across its schools — use this page to judge Alpena Public Schools as a whole, then compare how its individual schools differ.
Shortlist starter
Start with these real page-level signals, then use the full table and map below.
Alpena High School
Alpena · High. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
Sanborn Elementary
Ossineke · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
Ella M White Elementary
Alpena · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
How this district compares
Michigan rank
#436 of 533
districts by avg. composite
Vs. state average
-1.0
below Michigan avg
Per-pupil spending
$13,611
$972 vs Michigan median
District size
3,626 students
Much larger than Michigan median
The short answer
Alpena Public Schools ranks #436 of 533 Michigan districts by overall school rating. Alpena Public Schools's schools with real test data average 5.2/10 across 9 schools. Its top-rated schools are Alpena High School (6.6/10), Sanborn Elementary (6.5/10), and Ella M White Elementary (5.3/10). Schools with estimated (proxy) scores are excluded from this ranking.
Rates 6.5/10 despite 65% of students being economically disadvantaged. That's about 1.1 points higher than its student-poverty level predicts. Roughly as clean a case of strong results without an affluent-ZIP price tag as you'll find among Alpena Public Schools schools.
Top-Rated Schools in Alpena Public Schools
Ranked by MySchoolScout composite rating using only schools with real test data (9 of 9). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.
| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Alpena High School | 6.6 / 10 |
| 2 | Sanborn Elementary | 6.5 / 10 |
| 3 | Ella M White Elementary | 5.3 / 10 |
| 4 | Aces Academy | 5.3 / 10 |
| 5 | Wilson Elementary | 5.0 / 10 |
| 6 | Besser Elementary School | 4.8 / 10 |
| 7 | Hinks Elementary | 4.8 / 10 |
| 8 | Thunder Bay Junior High School | 4.6 / 10 |
| 9 | Lincoln Elementary | 4.0 / 10 |
See all 9 schools — including those with estimated data — in the full directory below. How we rate schools.
About Alpena Public Schools
Alpena Public Schools is a Alpena, Michigan school district serving 9 schools. The district educates 3,626 students with a student-teacher ratio of 17.1:1. The district invests $13,611 per student annually.
With an average rating of 5.2/10, Alpena Public Schools demonstrates solid academic performance.
The highest-rated school in the district is Alpena High School, which has a composite score of 6.6/10.
In standardized testing, Alpena Public Schools students show an average math proficiency of 36.6% and ELA proficiency of 48.9%.
The district includes 6 elementary schools , 1 middle school , and 2 high schools.
District Map
Schools in Alpena Public Schools, colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.
District Average Test Scores
Average proficiency across all schools in Alpena Public Schools with test data.
Schools in Alpena Public Schools
9 schools Elementary Schools 6
Middle Schools 1
High Schools 2
District Details
- State
- Michigan
- City
- Alpena
- Total Enrollment
- 3,626
- Teachers (FTE)
- 212
- Child Poverty Rate
- 0.2%
- Data Year
- 2023
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Alpena Public Schools?
Alpena Public Schools has 9 schools in total — 6 elementary, 1 middle, and 2 high schools. You can explore each school's ratings and details on this page.
What is the average rating for Alpena Public Schools?
The average composite rating for Alpena Public Schools is 5.2/10. This score is calculated from the individual ratings of all schools with academic data in the district.
What is the per-pupil spending in Alpena Public Schools?
Alpena Public Schools spends $13,611 per student per year.
What is the student-teacher ratio in Alpena Public Schools?
The average student-teacher ratio in Alpena Public Schools is 17.1:1.
What is the top-rated school in Alpena Public Schools?
Alpena High School is the highest-rated school in Alpena Public Schools with a composite score of 6.6/10.
What are the test scores in Alpena Public Schools?
Across schools in Alpena Public Schools with test data, the average math proficiency is 36.6% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 48.9%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.
How does Alpena Public Schools compare to other districts in Michigan?
Alpena Public Schools has an average school rating of 5.2/10 across 9 schools. Families can compare this to other districts in Michigan by visiting individual district pages. Factors like school size, available programs, and community demographics also play a role in choosing the right fit.
How does MySchoolScout rate schools?
MySchoolScout ratings blend student growth, poverty-adjusted academic performance, and learning environment — plus college readiness for high schools. Weights vary by school level, and equity data is shown for context without being factored into the score. Learn more about our rating system on our methodology page.
District Averages
- Overall Rating
- 5.2/10
- Math Proficiency
- 36.6%
- ELA Proficiency
- 48.9%
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Data from NCES Common Core of Data, Michigan Dept. of Education, and U.S. Census ACS for the 2023–24 school year. Rankings computed by MySchoolScout. See all data sources.
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