Birch Run High School is a public high school located at 12450 Church Street in Birch Run, Michigan and part of the Birch Run Area Schools district. Birch Run's mascot is the panther, and its colors are blue and gold.
Serving 29 students in grades 9-12, Birch Run Progressive High School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Michigan for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is <50% (which is higher than the Michigan state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is <50% (which is higher than the Michigan state average of 49%).
The student:teacher ratio of 29:1 is higher than the Michigan state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 24% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Michigan state average of 37% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
- School Type: Alternative school
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 29 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 29:1
- Minority Enrollment: 24%
- Graduation Rate: <50% (Btm 50% in MI)
- Math Proficiency: <50% (Top 1%)
- Reading Proficiency: <50% (Top 1%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Birch Run Progressive High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Michigan for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
School Overview
Birch Run Progressive High School's student population of 29 students has declined by 34% over five school years.
The teacher population of 1 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
29 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
1 teacher
Colors
Blue, Gold
School Rankings
The diversity score of Birch Run Progressive High School is 0.40, 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.
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(16-17)<50%
39%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(16-17)<50%
49%
Student : Teacher Ratio
29:1
17:1
American Indian
4%
1%
Asian
n/a
4%
Hispanic
14%
9%
Black
3%
18%
White
76%
63%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
<50%
81%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
66%
50%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education
School Notes
- School Mascot: Panther
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
<50% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 39% MI state average), while <50% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% MI state average).
What is the graduation rate of Birch Run Progressive High School?
The graduation rate of Birch Run Progressive High School is 50%, which is lower than the Michigan state average of 81%.
How many students attend Birch Run Progressive High School?
29 students attend Birch Run Progressive High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
76% of Birch Run Progressive High School students are White, 14% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are American Indian, 3% of students are Black, and 3% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Birch Run Progressive High School?
Birch Run Progressive High School has a student ration of 29:1, which is higher than the Michigan state average of 17:1.
What grades does Birch Run Progressive High School offer ?
Birch Run Progressive High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Birch Run Progressive High School part of?
Birch Run Progressive High School is part of Birch Run Area Schools School District.
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