Ad Johnston Jrsr High School serves 177 students in grades 7-12.
Ad Johnston Jrsr High School placed in the bottom 50% of all schools in Michigan for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 20-24% (which is lower than the Michigan state average of 36%) for the 2020-21 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40-44% (which is lower than the Michigan state average of 48%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is lower than the Michigan state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 11% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Michigan state average of 36% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2023-24)
- Grades: 7-12
- Enrollment: 177 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 11%
- Graduation Rate: ≥90% (Top 30% in MI)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 20-24% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 40-44% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education
School Overview
Ad Johnston Jrsr High School's student population of 177 students has declined by 10% over five school years.
The teacher population of 12 teachers has grown by 20% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 7-12
Total Students
177 students

Gender %

Total Classroom Teachers
12 teachers

Students by Grade

School Rankings
Ad Johnston Jrsr High School is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 2,925 schools in Michigan (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-21 school year.
The diversity score of Ad Johnston Jrsr High School is 0.21, 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
#1864 out of 2925 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)

Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
36%

Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
48%

Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
17:1

American Indian
1%
1%

Asian
1%
3%

Hispanic
4%
9%

Black
1%
18%

White
89%
64%

Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
5%

All Ethnic Groups



Graduation Rate
≥90%
84%

Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
50%
47%

Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
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 Ad Johnston Jrsr High School's ranking?
Ad Johnston Jrsr High School is ranked #1864 out of 2,925 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Michigan.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
20-24% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 36% MI state average), while 40-44% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 48% MI state average).
What is the graduation rate of Ad Johnston Jrsr High School?
The graduation rate of Ad Johnston Jrsr High School is 90%, which is higher than the Michigan state average of 84%.
How many students attend Ad Johnston Jrsr High School?
177 students attend Ad Johnston Jrsr High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
89% of Ad Johnston Jrsr High School students are White, 4% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Ad Johnston Jrsr High School?
Ad Johnston Jrsr High School has a student ration of 15:1, which is lower than the Michigan state average of 17:1.
What grades does Ad Johnston Jrsr High School offer ?
Ad Johnston Jrsr High School offers enrollment in grades 7-12
What school district is Ad Johnston Jrsr High School part of?
Ad Johnston Jrsr High School is part of Bessemer Area School District.
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