Gladwin High School

1400 North Spring St
Gladwin, MI 48624
(School attendance zone shown in map)
4/
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Bottom 50%
Serving 498 students in grades 9-12, Gladwin High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Michigan for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 15-19% (which is lower than the Michigan state average of 36%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 45-49% (which is approximately equal to the Michigan state average of 48%).
The student:teacher ratio of 24:1 is higher than the Michigan state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 4% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Michigan state average of 36% (majority Black).

Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 498 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 24:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 4%
  • : 80-84% (Top 50% in MI)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 15-19% (Btm 50%)
  • : 45-49% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education

School Overview

Gladwin High School's student population of 498 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 21 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
498 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
21 teachers
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School Rankings

Gladwin High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 2,925 schools in Michigan (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Gladwin High School is 0.08, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.55. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (MI)
#1888 out of 2925 schools
(Bottom 50%)
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15-19%
36%
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45-49%
48%
This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Gladwin High School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Michigan by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
24:1
17:1
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American Indian
n/a
1%
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Asian
1%
3%
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Hispanic
2%
9%
This chart display the percentage of Hispanic students in Gladwin High School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in Michigan by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Black
n/a
18%
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White
96%
64%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
5%
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All Ethnic Groups
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This chart display the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in MI.
0.08
This chart display the diversity score of Gladwin High School and the public school average diversity score of Michigan by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
80-84%
84%
This chart display graduation rate of Gladwin High School and public school graduation rate of Michigan by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
42%
47%
This chart display the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Gladwin High School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Michigan by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
4%
This chart display the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Gladwin High School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Michigan by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Gladwin High School's ranking?
Gladwin High School is ranked #1888 out of 2,925 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Michigan.
What schools are Gladwin High School often compared to?
Gladwin High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Harrison Community High School, Roscommon High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
15-19% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 36% MI state average), while 45-49% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 48% MI state average).
What is the graduation rate of Gladwin High School?
The graduation rate of Gladwin High School is 80-84%, which is lower than the Michigan state average of 84%.
How many students attend Gladwin High School?
498 students attend Gladwin High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
96% of Gladwin High School students are White, 2% of students are Hispanic, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Gladwin High School?
Gladwin High School has a student ration of 24:1, which is higher than the Michigan state average of 17:1.
What grades does Gladwin High School offer ?
Gladwin High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Gladwin High School part of?
Gladwin High School is part of Gladwin Community Schools School District.

School Reviews

5   5/17/2016
theres great chemistry among the stuents. the teachers do whatever they can to help stuents learn, and are always there when you need someone to talk to. the science program is phenominal. the school spirit here is unreal. every friday is blue and white day. spirit week is almmost intense. at assemblies, the excitement in the air is almost tangible. i would highly recommend this school. go G's!!
- Posted by Student/Alumni - jenna

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 498 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 24:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 4%
  • : 80-84% (Top 50%)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 15-19% (Btm 50%)
  • : 45-49% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education

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