Hancock High School is a public school located in Hancock, Michigan. Their current location in Hancock is at 501 Campus Drive. Their athletics teams are nicknamed the Bulldogs, who have a long-standing rivalry with their neighboring city of Houghton's teams, the Gremlins.
Serving 292 students in grades 6-12, Hancock Middlehigh School ranks in the top 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 40-44% (which is higher than the Michigan state average of 35%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 48% (which is higher than the Michigan state average of 45%).
The student-teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the Michigan state level of 16:1.
Minority enrollment is 3% 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: 292 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 3%
- Graduation Rate: ≥90% (Top 30% in MI)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50%
- Math Proficiency: 40-44% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 48% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 30-34% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Hancock Central High School's attendance zone covers the entire school district of Hancock, MI, encompassing approximately 326.8 square miles. The typical drive to the school takes about 15-20 minutes, with the furthest edge of the zone located 24.4 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Hancock Middlehigh School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Michigan for:
Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools
School Overview
Hancock Middlehigh School's student population of 292 students has declined by 18% over five school years.
The teacher population of 23 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-12
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
292 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
23 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Rankings
Hancock Middlehigh School ranks within the top 50% of all 3,025 schools in Michigan (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Hancock Middlehigh School is 0.06, 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
#1141 out of 3025 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
35%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
48%
45%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
38%
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
16:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
1%
9%
Showing 2012–2025. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
White
97%
63%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
2%
5%
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)26.7%
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
5%
4%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 26-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
Colors
Crimson, Gold
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Hancock Middlehigh School's ranking?
Hancock Middlehigh School is ranked #1141 out of 3,025 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Michigan.
What schools are Hancock Middlehigh School often compared to?
Hancock Middlehigh Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Houghton Central High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
40-44% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 35% MI state average), while 48% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% MI state average).
What is the graduation rate of Hancock Middlehigh School?
The graduation rate of Hancock Middlehigh School is 90%, which is higher than the Michigan state average of 81.8%.
How many students attend Hancock Middlehigh School?
292 students attend Hancock Middlehigh School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
97% of Hancock Middlehigh School students are White, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Hancock Middlehigh School?
Hancock Middlehigh School has a student ration of 13:1, which is lower than the Michigan state average of 16:1.
What grades does Hancock Middlehigh School offer ?
Hancock Middlehigh School offers enrollment in grades 6-12 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Hancock Middlehigh School part of?
Hancock Middlehigh School is part of Hancock School District.
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