Serving 823 students in grades 9-12, Harper Creek 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 23% (which is lower than the Michigan state average of 35%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 45% (which is equal to the Michigan state average of 45%).
The student-teacher ratio of 19:1 is higher than the Michigan state level of 16:1.
Minority enrollment is 16% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Michigan state average of 37% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 823 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 19:1
- Minority Enrollment: 16%
- Graduation Rate: 88% (Top 50% in MI)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 23% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 45% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 25-29% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Harper Creek High School's attendance zone encompasses the entire Battle Creek school district, covering approximately 75.4 square miles. Most students live within a typical 10-12 minute drive to the school, with an average distance of 4.8 miles to the zone's edge and a maximum of 6.9 miles.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education
School Overview
Harper Creek High School's student population of 823 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 44 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
823 students
Showing 2016–2025. View full 39-year historical data
Total Classroom Teachers
44 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. View full 36-year historical data
Year Founded
1949
School Rankings
Harper Creek 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 Harper Creek High School is 0.29, 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
#1811 out of 3025 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
23%
35%
Showing 2013–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
45%
45%
Showing 2012–2022. View full 13-year historical data
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
38%
Student-Teacher Ratio
19:1
16:1
Showing 2016–2025. View full 36-year historical data
American Indian
1%
1%
Showing 2015–2025. View full 36-year historical data
Hispanic
5%
9%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 38-year historical data
Black
3%
18%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 38-year historical data
White
84%
63%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 38-year historical data
Two or more races
7%
5%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 14-year historical data
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. View full 38-year historical data
Graduation Rate
88%
81.8%
Showing 2014–2023. View full 13-year historical data
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)28.9%
33.3%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
24%
45%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 37-year historical data
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
4%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 26-year historical data
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Harper Creek High School's ranking?
Harper Creek High School is ranked #1811 out of 3,025 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Michigan.
What schools are Harper Creek High School often compared to?
Harper Creek High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Lakeview High School, Pennfield Senior High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
23% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 35% MI state average), while 45% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% MI state average).
What is the graduation rate of Harper Creek High School?
The graduation rate of Harper Creek High School is 88%, which is higher than the Michigan state average of 81.8%.
How many students attend Harper Creek High School?
823 students attend Harper Creek High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
84% of Harper Creek High School students are White, 7% of students are Two or more races, 5% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Black, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Harper Creek High School?
Harper Creek High School has a student ration of 19:1, which is higher than the Michigan state average of 16:1.
What grades does Harper Creek High School offer ?
Harper Creek High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Harper Creek High School part of?
Harper Creek High School is part of Harper Creek Community Schools.
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