Serving 247 students in grades 9-12, Hesperia 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 ≤10% (which is lower than the Michigan state average of 35%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 30-39% (which is lower than 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 11% 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: 247 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 19:1
- Minority Enrollment: 11%
- Graduation Rate: 80-89% (Top 50% in MI)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: ≤10% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 30-39% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 11-19% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Hesperia High School's attendance zone covers the entire district of Hesperia, MI, encompassing approximately 130.5 square miles. Families within this area can typically expect a 10-15 minute drive to the school, with an average distance of 6.5 miles to the zone's edge and a maximum distance of 11.4 miles.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education
School Overview
Hesperia High School's student population of 247 students has declined by 15% over five school years.
The teacher population of 13 teachers has declined by 7% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
247 students
Showing 2016–2025. View full 39-year historical data
Total Classroom Teachers
13 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. View full 36-year historical data
School Rankings
Hesperia 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 Hesperia High School is 0.20, 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
#2376 out of 3025 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤10%
35%
Showing 2013–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-39%
45%
Showing 2012–2022. View full 13-year historical data
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
11-19%
38%
Student-Teacher Ratio
19:1
16:1
Showing 2016–2025. View full 36-year historical data
Asian
1%
4%
Showing 2005–2025. View full 38-year historical data
Hispanic
9%
9%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 38-year historical data
Black
1%
18%
Showing 2009–2025. View full 33-year historical data
White
89%
63%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 38-year historical data
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. View full 38-year historical data
Graduation Rate
80-89%
81.8%
Showing 2014–2023. View full 13-year historical data
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)51%
33.3%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
52%
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 Hesperia High School's ranking?
Hesperia High School is ranked #2376 out of 3,025 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Michigan.
What schools are Hesperia High School often compared to?
Hesperia High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Walkerville Public School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤10% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 35% MI state average), while 30-39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% MI state average).
What is the graduation rate of Hesperia High School?
The graduation rate of Hesperia High School is 80-89%, which is lower than the Michigan state average of 81.8%.
How many students attend Hesperia High School?
247 students attend Hesperia High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
89% of Hesperia High School students are White, 9% of students are Hispanic, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Hesperia High School?
Hesperia High School has a student ration of 19:1, which is higher than the Michigan state average of 16:1.
What grades does Hesperia High School offer ?
Hesperia High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Hesperia High School part of?
Hesperia High School is part of Hesperia Community Schools.
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