Serving 323 students in grades 7-12, Atherton Jr Sr 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 ≤5% (which is lower than the Michigan state average of 35%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 20-24% (which is lower than the Michigan state average of 45%).
The student-teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the Michigan state level of 16:1.
Minority enrollment is 59% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Michigan state average of 37% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 7-12
- Enrollment: 323 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 17:1
- Minority Enrollment: 59%
- Graduation Rate: ≥90% (Top 30% in MI)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: ≤5% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 20-24% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 15-19% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Atherton Jr. / Sr. High School's attendance zone covers the entire Burton, MI school district, encompassing approximately 9.1 square miles. Most students reside within a 5-10 minute drive, with an average distance of 2.2 miles to the zone's edge and a maximum distance of 3.9 miles.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education
School Overview
Atherton Jr Sr High School's student population of 323 students has declined by 14% over five school years.
The teacher population of 19 teachers has declined by 9% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 7-12
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
323 students
Showing 2016–2025. View full 39-year historical data
Total Classroom Teachers
19 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. View full 36-year historical data
School Rankings
Atherton Jr Sr 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 Atherton Jr Sr High School is 0.69, which is more 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
#2729 out of 3025 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤5%
35%
Showing 2013–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
45%
Showing 2012–2022. View full 13-year historical data
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
15-19%
38%
Student-Teacher Ratio
17:1
16:1
Showing 2016–2025. View full 36-year historical data
Hispanic
11%
9%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 38-year historical data
Black
35%
18%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 38-year historical data
White
41%
63%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 38-year historical data
Two or more races
13%
5%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 15-year historical data
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. View full 38-year historical data
Graduation Rate
≥90%
81.8%
Showing 2014–2023. View full 13-year historical data
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)62.9%
33.3%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
87%
45%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 37-year historical data
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
4%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 26-year historical data
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Atherton Jr Sr High School's ranking?
Atherton Jr Sr High School is ranked #2729 out of 3,025 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Michigan.
What schools are Atherton Jr Sr High School often compared to?
Atherton Jr Sr High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Bendle High School, Bentley Middle School, Bentley Senior High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤5% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 35% MI state average), while 20-24% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% MI state average).
What is the graduation rate of Atherton Jr Sr High School?
The graduation rate of Atherton Jr Sr High School is 90%, which is higher than the Michigan state average of 81.8%.
How many students attend Atherton Jr Sr High School?
323 students attend Atherton Jr Sr High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
41% of Atherton Jr Sr High School students are White, 35% of students are Black, 13% of students are Two or more races, and 11% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Atherton Jr Sr High School?
Atherton Jr Sr High School has a student ration of 17:1, which is higher than the Michigan state average of 16:1.
What grades does Atherton Jr Sr High School offer ?
Atherton Jr Sr High School offers enrollment in grades 7-12 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Atherton Jr Sr High School part of?
Atherton Jr Sr High School is part of Atherton Community Schools.
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