Serving 174 students in grades 7-12, Ad Johnston Jrsr High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Michigan for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 25-29% (which is lower than the Michigan state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40-44% (which is lower than the Michigan state average of 45%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is lower than the Michigan state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 12% of the student body (majority Hispanic and American Indian), which is lower than the Michigan state average of 37% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: 7-12
- Enrollment: 174 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 12%
- Graduation Rate: ≥90% (Top 30% in MI)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 25-29% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 40-44% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 30-34% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education
School Overview
Ad Johnston Jrsr High School's student population of 174 students has declined by 13% over five school years.
The teacher population of 12 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 7-12
Total Students
174 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
12 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Ad Johnston Jrsr High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 3,069 schools in Michigan (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Ad Johnston Jrsr High School is 0.22, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.56. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1726 out of 3069 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
45%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
38%
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
17:1
American Indian
2%
1%
Asian
1%
4%
Hispanic
2%
9%
Black
n/a
18%
White
88%
63%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
7%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
≥90%
81%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
55%
50%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Ad Johnston Jrsr High School's ranking?
Ad Johnston Jrsr High School is ranked #1726 out of 3,069 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Michigan.
What schools are Ad Johnston Jrsr High School often compared to?
Ad Johnston Jrsr High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Luther L Wright K12 School, Wakefieldmarenisco School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
25-29% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% MI state average), while 40-44% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% 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 81%.
How many students attend Ad Johnston Jrsr High School?
174 students attend Ad Johnston Jrsr High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
88% of Ad Johnston Jrsr High School students are White, 7% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are American Indian, 2% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Asian.
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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