Birch Run Progressive High School
Tel:
(989) 624-9392
- Birch Run Progressive High School serves 29 students in grades 9-12.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is <50% (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 <50% (which is higher than the Michigan state average of 49%) for the 2016-17 school year.
- The student:teacher ratio of 29:1 is higher than the Michigan state level of 18:1.
- Minority enrollment is 10% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Michigan state average of 34% (majority Black).
Top Placements
Birch Run Progressive High School places among the top 20% of public schools in Michigan for:
- Category Attribute
- Community Size Largest student body (number of students) (Top 10%)
School Overview
- Birch Run Progressive High School's student population of 29 students has declined by 38% over five school years.
- The teacher population of 1 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered | Grades 9-12 |
Total Students | 29 students |
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Total Classroom Teachers | 1 teachers |
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Students by Grade |
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School Comparison
- The diversity score of Birch Run Progressive High School is 0.18, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.52. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Definition of Terms 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School | State Level (MI) |
Math Test Scores (% Proficient) (16-17) | <50% | 39% |
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) (16-17) | <50% | 49% |
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Student : Teacher Ratio | 29:1 | 18:1 |
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American Indian | n/a | 1% |
Asian | n/a | 3% |
Hispanic | 10% | 8% |
Black | n/a | 18% |
White | 90% | 66% |
Hawaiian | n/a | n/a |
Two or more races | n/a | 4% |
All Ethnic Groups |
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Diversity Score | 0.18 | 0.52 |
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Graduation Rate | <50% | 85% |
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Eligible for Free Lunch | 66% | 45% |
Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 2% | 6% |
School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
School District Name | Birch Run Area Schools School District |
Source: 2017-2018 (latest school year available) NCES, MI Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
- The nearest high school to Birch Run Progressive High School is Birch Run High School (0.5 miles away)
- The nearest middle school and elementary school is Marshall Greene Middle School (0.1 miles away)
Show me:
- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Birch Run Marshall Greene Middle School Grades: 5-8 | 620 students
0.1 miles
8225 Main St
Birch Run, MI 48415
(989) 624-5821 0.1 5-8 620 - Birch Run Birch Run High School Grades: 9-12 | 606 students
0.5 miles
12450 Church St
Birch Run, MI 48415
(989) 624-9392 0.5 9-12 606 - Birch Run North Elementary School Grades: PK-4 | 640 students
0.5 miles
12440 Church St
Birch Run, MI 48415
(989) 624-9011 0.5 PK-4 640 - Clio Clio Area High School Grades: 9-12 | 916 students
5.5 miles
1 Mustang Dr
Clio, MI 48420
(810) 591-1358 5.5 9-12 916 - Clio Clio Community High School Alternative School
Grades: 6-12 | 122 students
5.7 miles
420 North Mill St
Clio, MI 48420
(810) 591-4804 5.7 6-12 122
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