Serving 157 students in grades 9-12, Starkweather Fiegel ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Michigan for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is <50% (which is higher than the Michigan state average of 36%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is <50% (which is higher than the Michigan state average of 48%).
The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the Michigan state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 37% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Michigan state average of 36% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2024)
- School Type: Alternative school
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 157 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
- Minority Enrollment: 37%
- Graduation Rate: 30-34% (Btm 50% in MI)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 30%
- Math Proficiency: <50% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: <50% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Starkweather Fiegel ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Michigan for:
Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools
Math Proficiency
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Starkweather Fiegel's student population of 157 students has declined by 27% over five school years.
The teacher population of 14 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
157 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
14 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Starkweather Fiegel ranks within the top 30% of all 2,925 schools in Michigan (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Starkweather Fiegel is 0.56, which is more 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
#758 out of 2925 schools
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
<50%
36%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
<50%
48%
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
17:1
American Indian
2%
1%
Asian
4%
3%
Hispanic
5%
9%
Black
19%
18%
White
63%
64%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
7%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
30-34%
84%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
43%
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 Starkweather Fiegel's ranking?
Starkweather Fiegel is ranked #758 out of 2,925 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in Michigan.
What schools are Starkweather Fiegel often compared to?
Starkweather Fiegelis often viewed alongside schools like Stevenson High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
<50% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 36% MI state average), while <50% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 48% MI state average).
What is the graduation rate of Starkweather Fiegel?
The graduation rate of Starkweather Fiegel is 30-34%, which is lower than the Michigan state average of 84%.
How many students attend Starkweather Fiegel?
157 students attend Starkweather Fiegel.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
63% of Starkweather Fiegel students are White, 19% of students are Black, 7% of students are Two or more races, 5% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Asian, and 2% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Starkweather Fiegel?
Starkweather Fiegel has a student ration of 11:1, which is lower than the Michigan state average of 17:1.
What grades does Starkweather Fiegel offer ?
Starkweather Fiegel offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Starkweather Fiegel part of?
Starkweather Fiegel is part of Plymouth-Canton Community Schools School District.
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