The majority of students in Calhoun County districts were white in the 2022-23 school year, according to the Michigan Department of Education.
Of the 19,483 students attending Calhoun County district schools, 61.5% were white. African American students were the second largest ethnic group among Calhoun County’s districts (15.4%).
In the previous school year, white students were still the most common group in Calhoun County, representing 62.6% of the student body.
Endeavor Charter Academy had the most even distribution of races among the county districts, including 35.8% white students, 28.9% African American students, 19.4% multiracial students, 9.4% Hispanic students, 6.3% Asian students, and 0.1% American Indian students.
In the 2022-23 school year, the total number of students enrolled in school districts in the county increased 0% compared to the previous year.
The main offices of all districts mentioned in the story are located in cities associated with Calhoun County.
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 widening. Black and Hispanic students’ average math proficiency dropped by 7% in 2022, to 13.5% and 28.2%, respectively.
| District | Most Prevalent Ethnicity | Percent of Total Student Body | Total Enrollment |
|---|---|---|---|
| Arbor Academy | White | 32.3% | 192 |
| Athens Area Schools | White | 85.9% | 503 |
| Battle Creek Area Learning Center | White | 69.2% | 185 |
| Battle Creek Montessori Academy | White | 58% | 193 |
| Battle Creek Public Schools | African American | 40% | 3,753 |
| Calhoun Intermediate School District | White | 60.1% | 1,017 |
| Endeavor Charter Academy | White | 35.8% | 679 |
| Harper Creek Community Schools | White | 82.3% | 2,819 |
| Homer Community School District | White | 93.1% | 910 |
| Lakeview School District (Calhoun) | White | 51.3% | 3,988 |
| Mar Lee School District | White | 86.6% | 305 |
| Marshall Academy | White | 62.5% | 272 |
| Marshall Public Schools | White | 71.8% | 2,641 |
| Pennfield Schools | White | 78.8% | 1,986 |
| Tekonsha Community Schools | White | 90.9% | 186 |
