Deckerville High School is a public secondary school located in Deckerville, Michigan. The school serves about 250 students in grades 7 to 12 in the Deckerville Community Schools district.
Serving 219 students in grades 7-12, Deckerville Community High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Michigan for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 30-34% (which is lower than the Michigan state average of 35%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 35-39% (which is lower than the Michigan state average of 45%).
The student-teacher ratio of 16:1 is equal to the Michigan state level of 16:1.
Minority enrollment is 9% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Michigan state average of 37% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 7-12
- Enrollment: 219 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 9%
- Graduation Rate: 80-89% (Top 50% in MI)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 30-34% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 35-39% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 30-34% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Deckerville Community High School's attendance zone covers the entire school district in Deckerville, MI, encompassing approximately 175.7 square miles. The typical drive to the school takes 15-20 minutes, with an average distance of 8.1 miles to the edge of the zone and a maximum distance of 13.7 miles to its furthest point.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education
School Overview
Deckerville Community High School's student population of 219 students has declined by 13% over five school years.
The teacher population of 14 teachers has grown by 7% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 7-12
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
219 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
14 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
School Rankings
Deckerville Community 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 Deckerville Community High School is 0.17, 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
#1754 out of 3025 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
35%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
45%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
38%
Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
16:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
1%
4%
Showing 2001–2025. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
7%
9%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Black
1%
18%
Showing 2008–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
White
91%
63%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Graduation Rate
80-89%
81.8%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)25.1%
33.3%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
36%
45%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
4%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 26-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
Colors
Maroon, Gold
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Deckerville Community High School's ranking?
Deckerville Community High School is ranked #1754 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?
30-34% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 35% MI state average), while 35-39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% MI state average).
What is the graduation rate of Deckerville Community High School?
The graduation rate of Deckerville Community High School is 80-89%, which is lower than the Michigan state average of 81.8%.
How many students attend Deckerville Community High School?
219 students attend Deckerville Community High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
91% of Deckerville Community High School students are White, 7% of students are Hispanic, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Deckerville Community High School?
Deckerville Community High School has a student ration of 16:1, which is equal to the Michigan state average of 16:1.
What grades does Deckerville Community High School offer ?
Deckerville Community High School offers enrollment in grades 7-12 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Deckerville Community High School part of?
Deckerville Community High School is part of Deckerville Community School District.
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