Serving 477 students in grades 6-12, Gwinn Middlehigh 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 16% (which is lower than the Michigan state average of 35%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 27% (which is lower than the Michigan state average of 45%).
The student-teacher ratio of 15:1 is lower than the Michigan state level of 16:1.
Minority enrollment is 19% 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: 477 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 19%
- Graduation Rate: 70-79% (Btm 50% in MI)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 16% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 27% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 25-29% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Gwinn High School's attendance zone covers the entire district in Gwinn, MI, encompassing approximately 356 square miles. Families typically face a drive of 20-30 minutes to reach the school, with the furthest edge of the zone located about 18.3 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education
School Overview
Gwinn Middlehigh School's student population of 477 students has declined by 5% over five school years.
The teacher population of 32 teachers has grown by 10% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-12
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
477 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
32 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Rankings
Gwinn Middlehigh 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 Gwinn Middlehigh School is 0.33, 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
#2400 out of 3025 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
16%
35%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
27%
45%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
38%
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
16:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
American Indian
2%
1%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 35-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
6%
9%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Black
2%
18%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
White
81%
63%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
9%
5%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Graduation Rate
70-79%
81.8%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)50.3%
33.3%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
44%
45%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
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 Gwinn Middlehigh School's ranking?
Gwinn Middlehigh School is ranked #2400 out of 3,025 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Michigan.
What schools are Gwinn Middlehigh School often compared to?
Gwinn Middlehigh Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Ishpeming High School, Negaunee High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
16% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 35% MI state average), while 27% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% MI state average).
What is the graduation rate of Gwinn Middlehigh School?
The graduation rate of Gwinn Middlehigh School is 70-79%, which is lower than the Michigan state average of 81.8%.
How many students attend Gwinn Middlehigh School?
477 students attend Gwinn Middlehigh School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
81% of Gwinn Middlehigh School students are White, 9% of students are Two or more races, 6% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are American Indian, and 2% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Gwinn Middlehigh School?
Gwinn Middlehigh School has a student ration of 15:1, which is lower than the Michigan state average of 16:1.
What grades does Gwinn Middlehigh School offer ?
Gwinn Middlehigh School offers enrollment in grades 6-12 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Gwinn Middlehigh School part of?
Gwinn Middlehigh School is part of Gwinn Area Community Schools.
School Reviews
2 10/10/2025
I would not recommend this school too a lot of the people that I know, because the level of parent and teacher involement is not the best to a lot of the kids that I go to school with now so.
2 10/10/2025
I would NOT recommend sending kids there, Gwinn High School is a joke!! This school is way behind in everything!!! No teacher to parent involvement, and the schools test scores are not well at all. With a graduation of around 70percent that is pretty bad!!!
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