Sawdon High School (Closed 2016)

220 Lamson St
Grand Ledge, MI 48837
(School attendance zone shown in map)
Sawdon High School serves 35 students in grades 9-12. 
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was <50% (which was lower than the Michigan state average of 78%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was <50% (which was lower than the Michigan state average of 82%).
The student:teacher ratio of 35:1 was higher than the Michigan state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment was 43% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which was higher than the Michigan state average of 36% (majority Black and Hispanic).

School Overview

Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
35 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
1 teacher
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School Rankings

Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
This School
State Level (MI)
(09-10)
<50%
78%
(09-10)
<50%
82%
Student : Teacher Ratio
35:1
17:1
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American Indian
n/a
1%
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Asian
6%
3%
This chart display the percentage of Asian students in Sawdon High School and the percentage of Asian public school students in Michigan by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Hispanic
17%
9%
This chart display the percentage of Hispanic students in Sawdon High School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in Michigan by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Black
11%
18%
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White
57%
64%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
9%
5%
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All Ethnic Groups
This chart display the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in Sawdon High School.
This chart display the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in MI.
0.63
This chart display the diversity score of Sawdon High School and the public school average diversity score of Michigan by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
(14-15)
60-79%
85%
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Eligible for Free Lunch
31%
47%
This chart display the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Sawdon 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
9%
4%
This chart display the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Sawdon 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: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
<50% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 78% MI state average), while <50% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 82% MI state average).
What is the graduation rate of Sawdon High School?
The graduation rate of Sawdon High School is 60-79%, which is lower than the Michigan state average of 85%.
How many students attend Sawdon High School?
35 students attend Sawdon High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
57% of Sawdon High School students are White, 17% of students are Hispanic, 11% of students are Black, 9% of students are Two or more races, and 6% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Sawdon High School?
Sawdon High School has a student ration of 35:1, which is higher than the Michigan state average of 17:1.
What grades does Sawdon High School offer ?
Sawdon High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Sawdon High School part of?
Sawdon High School is part of Grand Ledge Public Schools School District.

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