Berrien Springs High School

1 Sylvester Ave
Berrien Springs, MI 49103
(School attendance zone shown in map)
7/
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Top 50%
Serving 527 students in grades 9-12, Berrien Springs 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 approximately equal to the Michigan state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 60-64% (which is higher than the Michigan state average of 45%).
The student:teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the Michigan state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 52% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is higher than the Michigan state average of 36% (majority Black and Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 527 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 18:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 52%
  • : 90-94% (Top 20% in MI)
  • : Top 50%
  • : 30-34% (Top 50%)
  • : 60-64% (Top 20%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Berrien Springs High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Michigan for:

School Overview

Berrien Springs High School's student population of 527 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 30 teachers has declined by 6% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
527 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
30 teachers
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School Rankings

Berrien Springs High School ranks within the top 50% of all 3,069 schools in Michigan (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Berrien Springs High School is 0.69, 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.
This School
State Level (MI)
#1036 out of 3069 schools
(Top 50%)
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30-34%
34%
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60-64%
45%
This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Berrien Springs 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 2021-22 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
18:1
17:1
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American Indian
n/a
1%
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Asian
6%
3%
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Hispanic
17%
9%
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Black
23%
18%
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White
48%
64%
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Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
5%
5%
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All Ethnic Groups
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0.69
This chart display the diversity score of Berrien Springs High School and the public school average diversity score of Michigan by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
90-94%
81%
This chart display graduation rate of Berrien Springs High School and public school graduation rate of Michigan by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
45%
47%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
4%
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Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Berrien Springs High School's ranking?
Berrien Springs High School is ranked #1036 out of 3,069 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Michigan.
What schools are Berrien Springs High School often compared to?
Berrien Springs High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Eau Claire High School 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 34% MI state average), while 60-64% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% MI state average).
What is the graduation rate of Berrien Springs High School?
The graduation rate of Berrien Springs High School is 90-94%, which is higher than the Michigan state average of 81%.
How many students attend Berrien Springs High School?
527 students attend Berrien Springs High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
48% of Berrien Springs High School students are White, 23% of students are Black, 17% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Asian, 5% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Berrien Springs High School?
Berrien Springs High School has a student ration of 18:1, which is higher than the Michigan state average of 17:1.
What grades does Berrien Springs High School offer ?
Berrien Springs High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Berrien Springs High School part of?
Berrien Springs High School is part of Berrien Springs Public Schools School District.
In what neighborhood is Berrien Springs High School located?
Berrien Springs High School is located in the Oronoko charter Township neighborhood of Berrien Springs, MI. There are 4 other public schools located in Oronoko charter Township.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 527 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 18:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 52%
  • : 90-94% (Top 20%)
  • : Top 50%
  • : 30-34% (Top 50%)
  • : 60-64% (Top 20%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education

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