Serving 140 students in grades 9-12, Brethren High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Michigan for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 11-19% (which is lower than the Michigan state average of 35%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40-49% (which is approximately equal to the Michigan state average of 45%).
The student-teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the Michigan state level of 16:1.
Minority enrollment is 13% of the student body (majority Hispanic and American Indian), which is lower than the Michigan state average of 37% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 140 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 18:1
- Minority Enrollment: 13%
- Graduation Rate: 70-79% (Btm 50% in MI)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 11-19% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 40-49% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 40-49% (Top 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Brethren High School's attendance zone covers the entire district of Brethren, MI, encompassing approximately 294.1 square miles. Families can typically expect a 20-30 minute drive to the school, with the average distance from the school to the edge of the zone being about 10.6 miles and the furthest point located 15.1 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education
School Overview
Brethren High School's student population of 140 students has declined by 20% over five school years.
The teacher population of 8 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
140 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
8 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Motto
At the KND School District, our mission is to provide a high quality and meaningful education to meet the needs of all students.
School Rankings
Brethren High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 3,025 schools in Michigan (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Brethren High School is 0.24, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.57. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#2062 out of 3025 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
11-19%
35%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-49%
45%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-49%
38%
Student-Teacher Ratio
18:1
16:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
American Indian
5%
1%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
5%
9%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Black
1%
18%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
White
87%
63%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
1%
5%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Graduation Rate
70-79%
81.8%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)57.1%
33.3%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
57%
45%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
4%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 26-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
School Mascot
Bobcats
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Brethren High School's ranking?
Brethren High School is ranked #2062 out of 3,025 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Michigan.
What schools are Brethren High School often compared to?
Brethren High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Manistee Middle High School, Bear Lake High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
11-19% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 35% MI state average), while 40-49% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% MI state average).
What is the graduation rate of Brethren High School?
The graduation rate of Brethren High School is 70-79%, which is lower than the Michigan state average of 81.8%.
How many students attend Brethren High School?
140 students attend Brethren High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
87% of Brethren High School students are White, 5% of students are American Indian, 5% of students are Hispanic, 1% of students are Black, 1% of students are Hawaiian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Brethren High School?
Brethren High School has a student ration of 18:1, which is higher than the Michigan state average of 16:1.
What grades does Brethren High School offer ?
Brethren High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Brethren High School part of?
Brethren High School is part of Kaleva Norman Dickson School District.
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