Serving 37 students in grades 9-12, Ascent 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 ≤20% (which is lower than the Michigan state average of 35%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is ≤20% (which is lower than the Michigan state average of 45%).
The student-teacher ratio of 19:1 is higher than the Michigan state level of 16:1.
Minority enrollment is 11% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Michigan state average of 37% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- School Type: Alternative school
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 37 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 19:1
- Minority Enrollment: 11%
- Graduation Rate: 60-79% (Btm 50% in MI)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: ≤20% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: ≤20% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: ≤20% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education
School Overview
Ascent High School's student population of 37 students has declined by 19% over five school years.
The teacher population of 2 teachers has grown by 100% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
37 students
Showing 2016–2025. View full 14-year historical data
Total Classroom Teachers
2 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. View full 14-year historical data
School Rankings
Ascent High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 3,025 schools in Michigan (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Ascent High School is 0.21, 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
#2407 out of 3025 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤20%
35%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤20%
45%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤20%
38%
Student-Teacher Ratio
19:1
16:1
Showing 2015–2025. View full 14-year historical data
Hispanic
5%
9%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 13-year historical data
Black
3%
18%
White
89%
63%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 14-year historical data
Two or more races
3%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. View full 13-year historical data
Graduation Rate
60-79%
81.8%
Showing 2014–2023. View full 11-year historical data
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)8.1%
33.3%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
62%
45%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 14-year historical data
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
Colors
Blue, Gold
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Ascent High School's ranking?
Ascent High School is ranked #2407 out of 3,025 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% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 35% MI state average), while ≤20% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% MI state average).
What is the graduation rate of Ascent High School?
The graduation rate of Ascent High School is 60-79%, which is lower than the Michigan state average of 81.8%.
How many students attend Ascent High School?
37 students attend Ascent High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
89% of Ascent High School students are White, 5% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Black, and 3% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Ascent High School?
Ascent High School has a student ration of 19:1, which is higher than the Michigan state average of 16:1.
What grades does Ascent High School offer ?
Ascent High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Ascent High School part of?
Ascent High School is part of Bad Axe School District.
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