Serving 554 students in grades 9-12, Imlay City 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 20-24% (which is lower than the Michigan state average of 35%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40-44% (which is lower than the Michigan state average of 45%).
The student-teacher ratio of 25:1 is higher than the Michigan state level of 16:1.
Minority enrollment is 28% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Michigan state average of 37% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 554 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 25:1
- Minority Enrollment: 28%
- Graduation Rate: 90-94% (Top 20% in MI)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 20-24% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 40-44% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 30-34% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Imlay City High School's attendance zone encompasses the entire school district, covering approximately 104 square miles in Imlay City, MI. Most students live within a 10-15 minute drive, with an average distance of 5.8 miles to the zone's edge and a furthest point reaching 9.7 miles.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Imlay City High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Michigan for:
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Attribute
Graduation Rate
School Overview
Imlay City High School's student population of 554 students has declined by 7% over five school years.
The teacher population of 22 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
554 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
22 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Rankings
Imlay City 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 Imlay City High School is 0.42, 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
#1878 out of 3025 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
35%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
45%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
38%
Student-Teacher Ratio
25:1
16:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
25%
9%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Black
1%
18%
Showing 2012–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
White
72%
63%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
2%
5%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Graduation Rate
90-94%
81.8%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)29.1%
33.3%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
47%
45%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
4%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 26-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Imlay City High School's ranking?
Imlay City High School is ranked #1878 out of 3,025 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Michigan.
What schools are Imlay City High School often compared to?
Imlay City High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Almont High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
20-24% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 35% MI state average), while 40-44% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% MI state average).
What is the graduation rate of Imlay City High School?
The graduation rate of Imlay City High School is 90-94%, which is higher than the Michigan state average of 81.8%.
How many students attend Imlay City High School?
554 students attend Imlay City High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
72% of Imlay City High School students are White, 25% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Imlay City High School?
Imlay City High School has a student ration of 25:1, which is higher than the Michigan state average of 16:1.
What grades does Imlay City High School offer ?
Imlay City High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Imlay City High School part of?
Imlay City High School is part of Imlay City Community Schools.
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