Herbert Henry Dow High School is a public high school located in Midland, Michigan, United States. The school, a part of Midland Public Schools, is a National Blue Ribbon School of Excellence and in 2008 was named one of the top 20 High Schools in Michigan in a study commissioned by U.S. News & World Report.
Serving 1,265 students in grades 9-12, Hh Dow High School ranks in the top 5% of all schools in Michigan for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 60% (which is higher than the Michigan state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 80% (which is higher than 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 18% of the student body (majority Asian and Hispanic), which is lower than the Michigan state average of 37% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 1,265 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 18:1
- Minority Enrollment: 18%
- Graduation Rate: 94% (Top 20% in MI)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 5%
- Math Proficiency: 60% (Top 10%)
- Reading Proficiency: 80% (Top 5%)
- Science Proficiency: 43% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Hh Dow High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Michigan for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Graduation Rate
School Overview
Hh Dow High School's student population of 1,265 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 70 teachers has grown by 7% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
1,265 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
70 teachers
Year Founded
1968
School Rankings
Hh Dow High School ranks within the top 5% of all 3,069 schools in Michigan (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Hh Dow High School is 0.32, 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
#140 out of 3069 schools
(Top 5%)
(Top 5%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
60%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
80%
45%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
43%
38%
Student : Teacher Ratio
18:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
7%
4%
Hispanic
5%
9%
Black
2%
18%
White
82%
63%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
94%
81%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
20%
50%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Hh Dow High School's ranking?
Hh Dow High School is ranked #140 out of 3,069 schools, which ranks it among the top 5% of public schools in Michigan.
What schools are Hh Dow High School often compared to?
Hh Dow High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Midland High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
60% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% MI state average), while 80% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% MI state average).
What is the graduation rate of Hh Dow High School?
The graduation rate of Hh Dow High School is 94%, which is higher than the Michigan state average of 81%.
How many students attend Hh Dow High School?
1,265 students attend Hh Dow High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
82% of Hh Dow High School students are White, 7% of students are Asian, 5% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Hh Dow High School?
Hh Dow High School has a student ration of 18:1, which is higher than the Michigan state average of 17:1.
What grades does Hh Dow High School offer ?
Hh Dow High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Hh Dow High School part of?
Hh Dow High School is part of Midland School District.
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