Serving 294 students in grades 6-12, Climaxscotts 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 25-29% (which is lower than the Michigan state average of 35%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40-44% (which is lower than the Michigan state average of 45%).
The student-teacher ratio of 25:1 is higher than the Michigan state level of 16:1.
Minority enrollment is 13% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Michigan state average of 37% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 6-12
- Enrollment: 294 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 25:1
- Minority Enrollment: 13%
- Graduation Rate: ≥90% (Top 30% in MI)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 25-29% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 40-44% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 35-39% (Top 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Climax-Scotts High School's attendance zone covers the entire district in Climax, MI, encompassing approximately 61.3 square miles. The typical drive to the school is about 10-12 minutes, with an average distance of 4.4 miles to the zone's edge and a maximum distance of 7.7 miles to the furthest point.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education
School Overview
Climaxscotts High School's student population of 294 students has grown by 11% over five school years.
The teacher population of 12 teachers has declined by 29% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
294 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
12 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Rankings
Climaxscotts 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 Climaxscotts 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
#1703 out of 3025 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
35%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
45%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
38%
Student-Teacher Ratio
25:1
16:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
1%
4%
Hispanic
9%
9%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 31-year historical data available below ↓
White
87%
63%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
3%
5%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Graduation Rate
≥90%
81.8%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)16.7%
33.3%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
25%
45%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
4%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 26-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Climaxscotts High School's ranking?
Climaxscotts High School is ranked #1703 out of 3,025 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Michigan.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
25-29% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 35% MI state average), while 40-44% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% MI state average).
What is the graduation rate of Climaxscotts High School?
The graduation rate of Climaxscotts High School is 90%, which is higher than the Michigan state average of 81.8%.
How many students attend Climaxscotts High School?
294 students attend Climaxscotts High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
87% of Climaxscotts High School students are White, 9% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Climaxscotts High School?
Climaxscotts High School has a student ration of 25:1, which is higher than the Michigan state average of 16:1.
What grades does Climaxscotts High School offer ?
Climaxscotts High School offers enrollment in grades 6-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Climaxscotts High School part of?
Climaxscotts High School is part of Climax-Scotts Community Schools.
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