Serving 758 students in grades 8-12, Sault Area High School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Michigan for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 30-34% (which is lower than the Michigan state average of 36%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 60-64% (which is higher than the Michigan state average of 48%).
The student:teacher ratio of 27:1 is higher than the Michigan state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 44% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is higher than the Michigan state average of 36% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2024)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: 8-12
- Enrollment: 758 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 27:1
- Minority Enrollment: 44%
- Graduation Rate: 90-94% (Top 20% in MI)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50%
- Math Proficiency: 30-34% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 60-64% (Top 20%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Sault Area High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Michigan for:
Category
Attribute
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Graduation Rate
School Overview
Sault Area High School's student population of 758 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 28 teachers has declined by 6% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 8-12
Total Students
758 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
28 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Sault Area High School ranks within the top 50% of all 2,925 schools in Michigan (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Sault Area High School is 0.53, 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.
Overall Testing Rank
#1019 out of 2925 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
36%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-64%
48%
Student : Teacher Ratio
27:1
17:1
American Indian
40%
1%
Asian
1%
3%
Hispanic
1%
9%
Black
1%
18%
White
56%
64%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
90-94%
84%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
31%
47%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Sault Area High School's ranking?
Sault Area High School is ranked #1019 out of 2,925 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Michigan.
What schools are Sault Area High School often compared to?
Sault Area High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Rudyard Area Schools by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
30-34% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 36% MI state average), while 60-64% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 48% MI state average).
What is the graduation rate of Sault Area High School?
The graduation rate of Sault Area High School is 90-94%, which is higher than the Michigan state average of 84%.
How many students attend Sault Area High School?
758 students attend Sault Area High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
56% of Sault Area High School students are White, 40% of students are American Indian, 1% of students are Asian, 1% of students are Hispanic, 1% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Sault Area High School?
Sault Area High School has a student ration of 27:1, which is higher than the Michigan state average of 17:1.
What grades does Sault Area High School offer ?
Sault Area High School offers enrollment in grades 8-12
What school district is Sault Area High School part of?
Sault Area High School is part of Sault Ste. Marie Area Schools School District.
School Reviews
5 12/8/2021
good school.
4 11/2/2020
This school is fantasic. It's girls' cross-country team is outstanding. Helana Bishop is an awesome athlete.
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