Burr Oak High School
Tel:
(616)489-5534
- Burr Oak High School serves 75 students in grades 9-12.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Math is ≤20% (which is lower than the Michigan state average of 39%) for the 2016-17 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Reading/Language Arts is ≤20% (which is lower than the Michigan state average of 49%) for the 2016-17 school year.
- The student:teacher ratio of 19:1 is higher than the Michigan state level of 18:1.
- Minority enrollment is 13% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Michigan state average of 34%.
Top Placements
Burr Oak High School places among the top 20% of public schools in Michigan for:
- Category Attribute
- Student Attention Lowest teacher:student ratio (Top 5%)
School Overview
- Burr Oak High School's student population of 75 students has grown by 11% over five school years.
- The teacher population of 4 teachers has declined by 60% over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades 9-12 |
| Total Students | 75 students |
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| Gender % |  |
| Total Classroom Teachers | 4 teachers |
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| Students by Grade |  |
School Comparison
- Burr Oak High School's student:teacher ratio of 19:1 has increased from 6:1 over five school years.
- The diversity score of Burr Oak High School is 0.23, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.53. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2016-2017 School Year Data | This School | State Level (MI) |
| Overall School Rank | #2101 out of 3,159 schools (Bottom 50%) | |
| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | ≤20% | 39% |
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| Reading / Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | ≤20% | 49% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 19:1 | 18:1 |
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| American Indian | n/a | 1% |
| Asian | 2% | 3% |
| Hispanic | 10% | 8% |
| Black | n/a | 18% |
| White | 87% | 66% |
| Two or more races | 1% | 4% |
| All Ethnic Groups |  |  |
| Diversity Score | 0.23 | 0.53 |
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| Graduation Rate | ≥50% | 85% |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 64% | 40% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 8% | 6% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Burr Oak Community School District | |
Source: 2016-2017 (latest school year available) NCES, MI Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
- The nearest high school to Burr Oak High School is Burr Oak Elementary School (0.0 miles away)
- The nearest middle school is Burr Oak Elementary School (0.0 miles away)
- The nearest elementary school is Burr Oak Elementary School (0.0 miles away)
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- Burr Oak Burr Oak Elementary School Grades: K-12 | 218 students
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326 East Eagle St
Burr Oak, MI 49030
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Sturgis, MI 49091
(269)659-1570 5.3 K-2 351 - Sturgis Eastwood School Grades: 3-5 | 778 students
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909 South Franks Ave
Sturgis, MI 49091
(269)659-1560 5.5 3-5 778 - Sturgis Congress School Grades: K-2 | 217 students
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421 East Congress St
Sturgis, MI 49091
(269)659-1565 5.8 K-2 217
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