Birch Run High School
Tel:
(989)624-9392
- Birch Run High School serves 638 students in grades 9-12.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Math is 40-44% (which is higher than the Michigan state average of 39%) for the 2016-17 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Reading/Language Arts is 70-74% (which is higher than the Michigan state average of 49%) for the 2016-17 school year.
- The student:teacher ratio of 26:1 is higher than the Michigan state level of 18:1.
- Minority enrollment is 9% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Michigan state average of 34%.
Top Placements
Birch Run High School places among the top 20% of public schools in Michigan for:
- Category Attribute
- Community Size Largest student body (number of students) (Top 20%)
School Overview
- Birch Run High School's student population of 638 students has grown by 9% over five school years.
- The teacher population of 25 teachers has declined by 7% over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades 9-12 |
| Total Students | 638 students |
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| Gender % |  |
| Total Classroom Teachers | 25 teachers |
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| Students by Grade |  |
School Comparison
- Birch Run High School's student:teacher ratio of 26:1 has increased from 22:1 over five school years.
- The diversity score of Birch Run High School is 0.17, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.53. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2016-2017 School Year Data | This School | State Level (MI) |
| Overall School Rank | #1737 out of 3,159 schools (Bottom 50%) | |
| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 40-44% | 39% |
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| Reading / Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 70-74% | 49% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 26:1 | 18:1 |
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| American Indian | n/a | 1% |
| Asian | n/a | 3% |
| Hispanic | 7% | 8% |
| Black | 2% | 18% |
| White | 91% | 66% |
| Two or more races | n/a | 4% |
| All Ethnic Groups |  |  |
| Diversity Score | 0.17 | 0.53 |
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| Graduation Rate | ≥95% | 85% |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 23% | 40% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 7% | 6% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Birch Run Area s School District | |
Source: 2016-2017 (latest school year available) NCES, MI Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
- The nearest high school to Birch Run High School is Clio Area High School (5.2 miles away)
- The nearest middle school is Marshall Greene Middle School (0.4 miles away)
- The nearest elementary school is North Elementary School (0.0 miles away)
Show me:
- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Birch Run North Elementary School Grades: K-4 | 628 students
0.0 miles
12440 Church St
Birch Run, MI 48415
(989)624-9011 0.0 K-4 628 - Birch Run Marshall Greene Middle School Grades: 5-8 | 591 students
0.4 miles
8225 Main St
Birch Run, MI 48415
(989)624-5821 0.4 5-8 591 - Clio Clio Area High School Grades: 9-12 | 939 students
5.2 miles
1 Mustang Dr
Clio, MI 48420
(810)591-1358 5.2 9-12 939 - Clio Clio Community High School Alternative School
Grades: 6-12 | 120 students
5.3 miles
420 North Mill St
Clio, MI 48420
(810)591-4804 5.3 6-12 120 - Clio A.c. Edgerton Elementary School Grades: K-4 | 367 students
5.4 miles
11218 North Linden Rd
Clio, MI 48420
(810)591-7650 5.4 K-4 367
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