Serving 552 students in grades 9-12, Alma Senior High School ranks in the top 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 20-24% (which is lower than the Michigan state average of 35%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 55-59% (which is higher than the Michigan state average of 45%).
The student-teacher ratio of 16:1 is equal to the Michigan state level of 16:1.
Minority enrollment is 15% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Michigan state average of 37% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 552 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 15%
- Graduation Rate: 80-84% (Top 50% in MI)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50%
- Math Proficiency: 20-24% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 55-59% (Top 30%)
- Science Proficiency: 20-24% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Alma Senior High School's attendance zone covers the entire Alma school district, encompassing approximately 102 square miles. The typical drive to the school ranges from 10 to 15 minutes, with the furthest edge of the zone located about 10.8 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Alma Senior High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Michigan for:
Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools
School Overview
Alma Senior High School's student population of 552 students has declined by 15% over five school years.
The teacher population of 35 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
552 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
35 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
School Rankings
Alma Senior High School ranks within the top 50% of all 3,025 schools in Michigan (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Alma Senior High School is 0.27, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.57. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1313 out of 3025 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
35%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
55-59%
45%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
38%
Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
16:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
12%
9%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Black
1%
18%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 35-year historical data available below ↓
White
85%
63%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
2%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Graduation Rate
80-84%
81.8%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)33.9%
33.3%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
56%
45%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
10%
4%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 26-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Alma Senior High School's ranking?
Alma Senior High School is ranked #1313 out of 3,025 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Michigan.
What schools are Alma Senior High School often compared to?
Alma Senior High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Ithaca High School, St. Louis High School, Fulton High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
20-24% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 35% MI state average), while 55-59% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% MI state average).
What is the graduation rate of Alma Senior High School?
The graduation rate of Alma Senior High School is 80-84%, which is lower than the Michigan state average of 81.8%.
How many students attend Alma Senior High School?
552 students attend Alma Senior High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
85% of Alma Senior High School students are White, 12% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Alma Senior High School?
Alma Senior High School has a student ration of 16:1, which is equal to the Michigan state average of 16:1.
What grades does Alma Senior High School offer ?
Alma Senior High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Alma Senior High School part of?
Alma Senior High School is part of Alma School District.
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