Holt Senior High School
Tel:
(517) 694-2162
Holt Senior High School serves 1,304 students in grades 9-12.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 2% (which is lower than the Michigan state average of 37%) for the 2017-18 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 2% (which is lower than the Michigan state average of 43%) for the 2017-18 school year.
Holt Senior High School placed in the bottom 50% of all schools in Michigan for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is lower than the Michigan state level of 18:1.
Minority enrollment is 38% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is higher than the Michigan state average of 34% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Top Placements
Holt Senior High School places among the top 20% of public schools in Michigan for:
- Category Attribute
- Diversity Most diverse schools (Top 20%)
School Overview
Holt Senior High School's student population of 1,304 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 76 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered | Grades 9-12 |
Total Students | 1,304 students |
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Gender % |
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Total Classroom Teachers | 76 teachers |
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Students by Grade |
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School Comparison
Holt Senior High School is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 3,119 schools in Michigan (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2017-18 school year.
The diversity score of Holt Senior High School is 0.58, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.52. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Definition of Terms 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School | State Level (MI) |
Overall Testing Rank | #2964 out of 3119 schools (Bottom 50%) | |
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 2% | 37% |
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 2% | 43% |
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Student : Teacher Ratio | 17:1 | 18:1 |
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American Indian | n/a | 1% |
Asian | 4% | 3% |
Hispanic | 14% | 8% |
Black | 11% | 18% |
White | 62% | 66% |
Hawaiian | n/a | n/a |
Two or more races | 9% | 4% |
All Ethnic Groups |
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Diversity Score | 0.58 | 0.52 |
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Graduation Rate | 30-39% | 85% |
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Eligible for Free Lunch | 30% | 45% |
Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 5% | 5% |
School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
School District Name | Holt School District |
Source: 2017-2018 (latest school year available) NCES, MI Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
The nearest high school to Holt Senior High School is North Campus (0.2 miles away)
The nearest middle school is Holt Junior High School (2.8 miles away)
The nearest elementary school is Horizon Elementary School (0.2 miles away)
Show me:
- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Holt Horizon Elementary School Grades: K-4 | 433 students
0.2 miles
5776 Holt Rd
Holt, MI 48842
(517) 694-4224 0.2 K-4 433 - Holt North Campus Grades: 12 | 402 students
0.2 miles
5780 Holt Rd
Holt, MI 48842
(517) 694-4370 0.2 12 402 - Holt Washington Woods Middle School Grades: 5-6 | 450 students
0.5 miles
2055 South Washington Rd
Holt, MI 48842
(517) 699-0250 0.5 5-6 450 - Holt Wilcox Elementary School Grades: K-4 | 392 students
2.1 miles
1650 Laurelwood Dr
Holt, MI 48842
(517) 699-0249 2.1 K-4 392 - Lansing Hill Center Vocational School
Grades: 9-12
2.4 miles
5815 Wise Rd
Lansing, MI 48911
(517) 755-2800 2.4 9-12 n/a
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