Serving 49 students in grades 7-12, Ishpeming-negaunee-nice Comm. Ed. Division High School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Michigan for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was <50% (which was higher than the Michigan state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was <50% (which was higher than the Michigan state average of 49%).
The student:teacher ratio of 8:1 was lower than the Michigan state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment was 8% of the student body (majority American Indian), which was lower than the Michigan state average of 36% (majority Black).
School Overview
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 7-12
Total Students
49 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
6 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(16-17)<50%
39%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(16-17)<50%
49%
Student : Teacher Ratio
8:1
17:1
American Indian
4%
1%
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
n/a
9%
Black
2%
18%
White
92%
64%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
(16-17)<50%
85%
Eligible for Free Lunch
55%
47%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) 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?
<50% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 39% MI state average), while <50% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% MI state average).
What is the graduation rate of Ishpeming-negaunee-nice Comm. Ed. Division High School?
The graduation rate of Ishpeming-negaunee-nice Comm. Ed. Division High School is 50%, which is lower than the Michigan state average of 85%.
How many students attend Ishpeming-negaunee-nice Comm. Ed. Division High School?
49 students attend Ishpeming-negaunee-nice Comm. Ed. Division High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
92% of Ishpeming-negaunee-nice Comm. Ed. Division High School students are White, 4% of students are American Indian, 2% of students are Black, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Ishpeming-negaunee-nice Comm. Ed. Division High School?
Ishpeming-negaunee-nice Comm. Ed. Division High School has a student ration of 8:1, which is lower than the Michigan state average of 17:1.
What grades does Ishpeming-negaunee-nice Comm. Ed. Division High School offer ?
Ishpeming-negaunee-nice Comm. Ed. Division High School offers enrollment in grades 7-12
What school district is Ishpeming-negaunee-nice Comm. Ed. Division High School part of?
Ishpeming-negaunee-nice Comm. Ed. Division High School is part of Negaunee Public Schools School District.
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