Garden City High School is a public high school located in Garden City, Michigan, United States.
Serving 857 students in grades 9-12, Garden City 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 15-19% (which is lower than the Michigan state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 45-49% (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 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 25% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Michigan state average of 37% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 857 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 18:1
- Minority Enrollment: 25%
- Graduation Rate: 90-94% (Top 20% in MI)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 15-19% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 45-49% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 30-34% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Garden City High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Michigan for:
Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
School Overview
Garden City High School's student population of 857 students has declined by 17% over five school years.
The teacher population of 48 teachers has declined by 20% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
857 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
48 teachers
Year Founded
1950
Colors
Blue, Royal blue, Orange
School Rankings
Garden City High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 3,069 schools in Michigan (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Garden City High School is 0.42, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.56. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1912 out of 3069 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
15-19%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
45%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
38%
Student : Teacher Ratio
18:1
17:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
2%
4%
Hispanic
6%
9%
Black
12%
18%
White
75%
63%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
90-94%
81%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
48%
50%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education
School Notes
- School Mascot: Cougar
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Garden City High School's ranking?
Garden City High School is ranked #1912 out of 3,069 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Michigan.
What schools are Garden City High School often compared to?
Garden City High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like John Glenn High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
15-19% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% MI state average), while 45-49% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% MI state average).
What is the graduation rate of Garden City High School?
The graduation rate of Garden City High School is 90-94%, which is higher than the Michigan state average of 81%.
How many students attend Garden City High School?
857 students attend Garden City High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
75% of Garden City High School students are White, 12% of students are Black, 6% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Garden City High School?
Garden City High School has a student ration of 18:1, which is higher than the Michigan state average of 17:1.
What grades does Garden City High School offer ?
Garden City High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Garden City High School part of?
Garden City High School is part of Garden City School District.
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