Highland Park Community High School (Closed 2016)

Serving 169 students in grades 9-12, Highland Park Community 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 was ≤20% (which was lower than the Michigan state average of 37%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was ≤20% (which was lower than the Michigan state average of 49%).
The student-teacher ratio of 21:1 was higher than the Michigan state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment was 99% of the student body (majority Black), which was higher than the Michigan state average of 37% (majority Black).

School Overview

Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
169 students
Total Classroom Teachers
8 teachers

School Rankings

This School
State Level (MI)
(14-15)
≤20%
37%
(14-15)
≤20%
49%
Student-Teacher Ratio
21:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
4%
Hispanic
n/a
9%
Black
99%
18%
White
1%
63%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
5%
All Ethnic Groups
0.02
(14-15)
75-79%
85%
Eligible for Free Lunch
68%
50%
School District Name
Highland Park City Schools
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤20% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 37% MI state average), while ≤20% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% MI state average).
What is the graduation rate of Highland Park Community High School?
The graduation rate of Highland Park Community High School is 75-79%, which is lower than the Michigan state average of 85%.
How many students attend Highland Park Community High School?
169 students attend Highland Park Community High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
99% of Highland Park Community High School students are Black, and 1% of students are White.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Highland Park Community High School?
Highland Park Community High School has a student ration of 21:1, which is higher than the Michigan state average of 17:1.
What grades does Highland Park Community High School offer ?
Highland Park Community High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Highland Park Community High School part of?
Highland Park Community High School is part of Highland Park City Schools.

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