Serving 770 students in grades Prekindergarten-12, Luther L Wright K12 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 24% (which is lower than the Michigan state average of 35%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 45% (which is equal to the Michigan state average of 45%).
The student-teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the Michigan state level of 16:1.
Minority enrollment is 11% of the student body (majority Hispanic and American Indian), which is lower than the Michigan state average of 37% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-12
- Enrollment: 770 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 11%
- Graduation Rate: 80-89% (Top 50% in MI)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 24% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 45% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 40-44% (Top 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Luther L. Wright K-12 School serves an attendance zone that covers the entire school district in Ironwood, MI, encompassing approximately 562.5 square miles. Families can typically expect a drive of 10-15 minutes to the school, with an average distance of 7 miles to the edge of the zone and the furthest point reaching up to 26 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education
School Overview
Luther L Wright K12 School's student population of 770 students has grown by 8% over five school years.
The teacher population of 59 teachers has grown by 20% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
770 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
59 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
School Rankings
Luther L Wright K12 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 Luther L Wright K12 School is 0.21, 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
#1792 out of 3025 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
24%
35%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
45%
45%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
38%
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
16:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
American Indian
2%
1%
Showing 2004–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
1%
4%
Showing 2010–2025. Full 33-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
2%
9%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Black
1%
18%
White
89%
63%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
5%
5%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 12-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Graduation Rate
80-89%
81.8%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)17.8%
33.3%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
50%
45%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
4%
Showing 2015–2025. 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 Luther L Wright K12 School's ranking?
Luther L Wright K12 School is ranked #1792 out of 3,025 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Michigan.
What schools are Luther L Wright K12 School often compared to?
Luther L Wright K12 Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Ad Johnston Jrsr High School, Wakefieldmarenisco School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
24% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 35% MI state average), while 45% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% MI state average).
What is the graduation rate of Luther L Wright K12 School?
The graduation rate of Luther L Wright K12 School is 80-89%, which is lower than the Michigan state average of 81.8%.
How many students attend Luther L Wright K12 School?
770 students attend Luther L Wright K12 School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
89% of Luther L Wright K12 School students are White, 5% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are American Indian, 2% of students are Hispanic, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Luther L Wright K12 School?
Luther L Wright K12 School has a student ration of 13:1, which is lower than the Michigan state average of 16:1.
What grades does Luther L Wright K12 School offer ?
Luther L Wright K12 School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Luther L Wright K12 School part of?
Luther L Wright K12 School is part of Ironwood Area Schools Of Gogebic County.
School Reviews
2 10/10/2025
Some good teachers...others are just there to put in their time and collect a paycheck. I am proud to be a Red Devil but I never got the recognition I deserved since I didn't have "the name" and it never helped that my dad was from Bessemer. It's not what you know in this town; but who you blow...starts in Little League, matriculates to high school, and onward in life. Screw L.L. Wright and the quote-unquote high horse that Tim Kolesar rode in on!!!!!
2 10/10/2025
School leadership is TERRIBLE, bordering on abusive! Unwise, intolerant, and incompetent. Please do not consider LL Wright as an academic option for your children if you value their success.
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