Birch Run Progressive High School
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).
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School Overview
Birch Run Progressive High School's student population of 29 students has declined by 21% over five school years.
The teacher population of 1 teachers has declined by 50% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
29 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
1 teacher
Students by Grade
School Rankings
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.
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(16-17)<50%
39%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(16-17)<50%
49%
Student : Teacher Ratio
29:1
18:1
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
Graduation Rate
<50%
85%
Eligible for Free Lunch
66%
45%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2017-2018 (latest school year available) NCES, MI Dept. of Education
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