How do these districts compare?
| Metric | Dowagiac Union School District | Westwood Heights Schools |
|---|---|---|
| Location | Dowagiac, Michigan | Flint, Michigan |
| Total Enrollment | 1,900 | 1,907 |
| Number of Schools | 7 | 5 |
| Student:Teacher Ratio | 16.6:1 | 17.2:1 |
Spending
| Metric | Dowagiac Union School District | Westwood Heights Schools |
|---|---|---|
| Per-Pupil Expenditure | $15,351 | $13,854 |
| Federal Revenue | 21.7% | 18.6% |
| State Revenue | 45.7% | 69.0% |
| Local Revenue | 32.6% | 12.4% |
Dowagiac Union School District
Federal State Local
Westwood Heights Schools
Federal State Local
Demographics
Average across all schools in each district. Source: CCD Membership 2024-25.
| Group | Dowagiac Union School District | Westwood Heights Schools |
|---|---|---|
| White | 60.2% | 5.4% |
| African American | 7.3% | 87.4% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 19.3% | 3.4% |
| Asian | 0.1% | 0.1% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 1.8% | 0.2% |
| Pacific Islander | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| Multiracial | 11.1% | 3.5% |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 61.3% | 86.4% |
Academic Resources
Source: Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22
| Resource | Dowagiac Union School District | Westwood Heights Schools |
|---|---|---|
| AP Courses Offered | N/A | 1 |
| Schools with AP | 0 | 1 |
| Avg Gifted Enrollment | N/A | N/A |
| Avg Counselor Ratio | 450.2:1 | 572.7:1 |
| Chronic Absenteeism | 30.6% | 51.6% |
School Types
Dowagiac Union School District
Regular Schools 0
Charter Schools 0
Magnet Schools 0
Title I Schools 5
Westwood Heights Schools
Regular Schools 0
Charter Schools 0
Magnet Schools 0
Title I Schools 3
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Source: U.S. Department of Education NCES Common Core of Data + F-33 finance + Civil Rights Data Collection Compiled and formatted by PlainSchools.