Serving 836 students in grades 9-12, Kearsley High School ranks in the top 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 25-29% (which is lower than the Michigan state average of 35%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 50-54% (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 16:1.
Minority enrollment is 34% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Michigan state average of 37% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 836 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 18:1
- Minority Enrollment: 34%
- Graduation Rate: 75-79% (Btm 50% in MI)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50%
- Math Proficiency: 25-29% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 50-54% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 35-39% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education
School Overview
Kearsley High School's student population of 836 students has declined by 12% over five school years.
The teacher population of 46 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
836 students
Total Classroom Teachers
46 teachers
School Rankings
Kearsley High School ranks within the top 50% of all 3,025 schools in Michigan (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Kearsley High School is 0.53, 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
#1288 out of 3025 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
35%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-54%
45%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
38%
Student-Teacher Ratio
18:1
16:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
4%
Hispanic
10%
9%
Black
16%
18%
White
66%
63%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
8%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
75-79%
81%
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)49%
33.3%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
61%
45%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Kearsley High School's ranking?
Kearsley High School is ranked #1288 out of 3,025 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Michigan.
What schools are Kearsley High School often compared to?
Kearsley High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Davison High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
25-29% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 35% MI state average), while 50-54% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% MI state average).
What is the graduation rate of Kearsley High School?
The graduation rate of Kearsley High School is 75-79%, which is lower than the Michigan state average of 81%.
How many students attend Kearsley High School?
836 students attend Kearsley High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
66% of Kearsley High School students are White, 16% of students are Black, 10% of students are Hispanic, and 8% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Kearsley High School?
Kearsley High School has a student ration of 18:1, which is higher than the Michigan state average of 16:1.
What grades does Kearsley High School offer ?
Kearsley High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Kearsley High School part of?
Kearsley High School is part of Kearsley Community School District.
School Reviews
5 10/10/2025
I think that kearsley schools are good schools as far as learning and I think that they need to make more improvements to the elementary schools that need it. I am a kearsley parent with two kids and I think that its a good place to learn and have a grate education.
3 10/10/2025
I believe the educational system in this country is just appalling! Kearsley High School is no exception. The quality of education there has gone down hill over the past 10 years. Kearsley High School use to rank in the top 50% of Michigan schools. Now they rank in the bottom. A very small percentage of the kids that graduate there are prepared for college. If Johnny can't read, don't pass him until he can. Otherwise, Johnny goes to college and flunks out of his English course and is unable to write papers in his non-English courses. College teachers should not be required to teach students basic math and English courses. That is the job of the grade school, middle school and high school teachers.On a side note to parents of either current or non-current Kearsley High School students commenting on this and other sites, "please" use spell check. I see some parents giving Kearsley High School four and five stars. However, I cannot help but cringe when I read some of these reviews. Comments like, "I think that its a good place to learn and have a "grate" education", just make me sad.
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