Alma High School is a public high school in Alma, Michigan, United States. It is part of the Alma Public Schools district.
Serving 549 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 25-29% (which is lower than the Michigan state average of 34%). 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 lower than the Michigan state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 14% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Michigan state average of 37% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 549 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 14%
- Graduation Rate: 80-84% (Top 50% in MI)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50%
- Math Proficiency: 25-29% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 55-59% (Top 30%)
- Science Proficiency: 20-24% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education
School Overview
Alma Senior High School's student population of 549 students has declined by 17% over five school years.
The teacher population of 35 teachers has declined by 14% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
549 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
35 teachers
School Rankings
Alma Senior 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 Alma Senior High School is 0.25, 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
#1264 out of 3069 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
55-59%
45%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
38%
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
1%
4%
Hispanic
11%
9%
Black
1%
18%
White
86%
63%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
80-84%
81%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
54%
50%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
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 Alma Senior High School's ranking?
Alma Senior High School is ranked #1264 out of 3,069 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?
25-29% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% 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%.
How many students attend Alma Senior High School?
549 students attend Alma Senior High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
86% of Alma Senior High School students are White, 11% of students are Hispanic, 1% of students are Asian, 1% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Alma Senior High School?
Alma Senior High School has a student ration of 16:1, which is lower than the Michigan state average of 17:1.
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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