Serving 1,506 students in grades 9-12, Michigan City High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Indiana for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 18% (which is lower than the Indiana state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 33% (which is lower than the Indiana state average of 41%).
The student-teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Indiana state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 60% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Indiana state average of 38% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 1,506 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 60%
- Graduation Rate: 86% (Btm 50% in IN)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 18% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 33% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 17% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Michigan City High School's attendance zone covers the entire school district of Michigan City, IN, encompassing approximately 119.1 square miles. The average distance from the school to the edge of the zone is about 6.3 miles, with the furthest edge being 10.4 miles away, typically allowing for a drive of 10-15 minutes to reach the school.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IN Dept. of Education
School Overview
Michigan City High School's student population of 1,506 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 95 teachers has declined by 15% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
1,506 students
Showing 2016–2025. View full 39-year historical data
Total Classroom Teachers
95 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. View full 39-year historical data
Year Founded
1995
School Rankings
Michigan City High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,743 schools in Indiana (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Michigan City High School is 0.69, which is more 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
#1367 out of 1743 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
18%
39%
Showing 2013–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
33%
41%
Showing 2012–2022. View full 13-year historical data
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
17%
34%
Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
15:1
Showing 2016–2025. View full 39-year historical data
Asian
1%
3%
Showing 2013–2025. View full 37-year historical data
Hispanic
14%
15%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 38-year historical data
Black
35%
14%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 38-year historical data
White
40%
62%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 38-year historical data
Two or more races
10%
6%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 15-year historical data
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. View full 38-year historical data
Graduation Rate
86%
88.1%
Showing 2014–2023. View full 13-year historical data
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)58.2%
23.7%
Eligible for Free Lunch
64%
42%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 38-year historical data
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
6%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 27-year historical data
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IN Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Michigan City High School's ranking?
Michigan City High School is ranked #1367 out of 1,743 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Indiana.
What schools are Michigan City High School often compared to?
Michigan City High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Laporte High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
18% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 39% IN state average), while 33% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 41% IN state average).
What is the graduation rate of Michigan City High School?
The graduation rate of Michigan City High School is 86%, which is lower than the Indiana state average of 88.1%.
How many students attend Michigan City High School?
1,506 students attend Michigan City High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
40% of Michigan City High School students are White, 35% of students are Black, 14% of students are Hispanic, 10% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Michigan City High School?
Michigan City High School has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the Indiana state average of 15:1.
What grades does Michigan City High School offer ?
Michigan City High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Michigan City High School part of?
Michigan City High School is part of Michigan City Area Schools.
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