Fitzgerald Senior High School serves 828 students in grades 9-12.
Fitzgerald Senior High School placed in the bottom 50% of all schools in Michigan for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 8% (which is lower than the Michigan state average of 36%) for the 2020-21 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 26% (which is lower than the Michigan state average of 48%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is equal to the Michigan state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 79% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Michigan state average of 36% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2023-24)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 828 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
- Minority Enrollment: 79%
- Graduation Rate: 90-94% (Top 20% in MI)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 8% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 26% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Fitzgerald Senior High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Michigan for:
Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
Diversity
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
School Overview
Fitzgerald Senior High School's student population of 828 students has declined by 9% over five school years.
The teacher population of 48 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
828 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
48 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Fitzgerald Senior High School is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 2,925 schools in Michigan (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-21 school year.
The diversity score of Fitzgerald Senior High School is 0.67, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.55. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#2615 out of 2925 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
8%
36%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
26%
48%
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
23%
3%
Hispanic
3%
9%
Black
49%
18%
White
21%
64%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
90-94%
84%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
84%
47%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Fitzgerald Senior High School's ranking?
Fitzgerald Senior High School is ranked #2615 out of 2,925 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?
8% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 36% MI state average), while 26% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 48% MI state average).
What is the graduation rate of Fitzgerald Senior High School?
The graduation rate of Fitzgerald Senior High School is 90-94%, which is higher than the Michigan state average of 84%.
How many students attend Fitzgerald Senior High School?
828 students attend Fitzgerald Senior High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
49% of Fitzgerald Senior High School students are Black, 23% of students are Asian, 21% of students are White, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 3% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Fitzgerald Senior High School?
Fitzgerald Senior High School has a student ration of 17:1, which is equal to the Michigan state average of 17:1.
What grades does Fitzgerald Senior High School offer ?
Fitzgerald Senior High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Fitzgerald Senior High School part of?
Fitzgerald Senior High School is part of Fitzgerald Public Schools School District.
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