Serving 687 students in grades 9-12, Ludington High School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Michigan for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 35-39% (which is approximately equal to the Michigan state average of 35%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 55-59% (which is higher than the Michigan state average of 45%).
The student-teacher ratio of 21:1 is higher than the Michigan state level of 16:1.
Minority enrollment is 19% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Michigan state average of 37% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 687 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 21:1
- Minority Enrollment: 19%
- Graduation Rate: 80-84% (Top 50% in MI)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50%
- Math Proficiency: 35-39% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 55-59% (Top 30%)
- Science Proficiency: 45-49% (Top 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Ludington High School's attendance zone, covering the entire district, encompasses approximately 79.2 square miles in Ludington, MI, with typical drives to the school ranging from 10 to 15 minutes and an average distance of 5.7 miles to the zone's edge, reaching up to 10.2 miles at its furthest point.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Ludington High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Michigan for:
Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools
School Overview
Ludington High School's student population of 687 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 33 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
687 students
Showing 2016–2025. View full 39-year historical data
Total Classroom Teachers
33 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. View full 36-year historical data
School Rankings
Ludington 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 Ludington High School is 0.33, 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
#924 out of 3025 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
35%
Showing 2013–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
55-59%
45%
Showing 2012–2022. View full 13-year historical data
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
38%
Student-Teacher Ratio
21:1
16:1
Showing 2016–2025. View full 36-year historical data
Asian
2%
4%
Showing 2015–2025. View full 38-year historical data
Hispanic
11%
9%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 38-year historical data
Black
1%
18%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 38-year historical data
White
81%
63%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 38-year historical data
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
4%
5%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 15-year historical data
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. View full 38-year historical data
Graduation Rate
80-84%
81.8%
Showing 2014–2023. View full 13-year historical data
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)26.2%
33.3%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
31%
45%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 37-year historical data
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
4%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 26-year historical data
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
School Mascot
Orioles
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Ludington High School's ranking?
Ludington High School is ranked #924 out of 3,025 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Michigan.
What schools are Ludington High School often compared to?
Ludington High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Grand Haven High School, Midland High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
35-39% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 35% MI state average), while 55-59% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% MI state average).
What is the graduation rate of Ludington High School?
The graduation rate of Ludington High School is 80-84%, which is lower than the Michigan state average of 81.8%.
How many students attend Ludington High School?
687 students attend Ludington High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
81% of Ludington High School students are White, 11% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Asian, 1% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Ludington High School?
Ludington High School has a student ration of 21:1, which is higher than the Michigan state average of 16:1.
What grades does Ludington High School offer ?
Ludington High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Ludington High School part of?
Ludington High School is part of Ludington Area School District.
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