St. Clair County Community College is a public community college in Port Huron, Michigan. It serves as the primary center of higher education for the Blue Water Area. SC4 offers associate degree and certificate programs. It also offers online classes and transfer programs to four-year institutions.
Serving 208 students in grades 9-12, Blue Water Middle College Academy ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Michigan for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, 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 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is ≥50% (which is higher than the Michigan state average of 45%).
The student-teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the Michigan state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 10% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is lower than the Michigan state average of 37% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (2025)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 208 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 10%
- Graduation Rate: 45-49% (Btm 50% in MI)
- Math Proficiency: <50% (Top 1%)
- Reading Proficiency: ≥50% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education
School Overview
Blue Water Middle College Academy's student population of 208 students has declined by 46% over five school years.
The teacher population of 16 teachers has declined by 5% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
208 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
16 teachers
Year Founded
1923
First Day of School
Mon. Aug 25, 2025
School Rankings
The diversity score of Blue Water Middle College Academy is 0.19, 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)
(21-22)<50%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
≥50%
45%
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
17:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
2%
4%
Hispanic
3%
9%
Black
1%
18%
White
90%
63%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
45-49%
81%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
20%
50%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education
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 34% MI state average), while ≥50% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% MI state average).
What is the graduation rate of Blue Water Middle College Academy?
The graduation rate of Blue Water Middle College Academy is 45-49%, which is lower than the Michigan state average of 81%.
How many students attend Blue Water Middle College Academy?
208 students attend Blue Water Middle College Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
90% of Blue Water Middle College Academy students are White, 3% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Asian, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Blue Water Middle College Academy?
Blue Water Middle College Academy has a student ration of 13:1, which is lower than the Michigan state average of 17:1.
What grades does Blue Water Middle College Academy offer ?
Blue Water Middle College Academy offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Blue Water Middle College Academy part of?
Blue Water Middle College Academy is part of Blue Water Middle College School District.
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