Top Rankings
Berrien Springs Public Schools School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Michigan for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2024 school year, there are 16 public high schools serving 2,603 students in Berrien Springs Public Schools School District. This district's average high testing ranking is 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public high schools in Michigan.
Public High Schools in Berrien Springs Public Schools School District have an average math proficiency score of 23% (versus the Michigan public high school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 40% (versus the 53% statewide average).
Public High School in Berrien Springs Public School School District have a Graduation Rate of 42%, which is less than the Michigan average of 84%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Berrien Springs High School, with 90-94% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Michigan or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 40% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Michigan public high school average of 34% (majority Black).
Overview
This School District
This State (MI)
# Schools
20 Schools
1,349 Schools
# Students
3,734 Students
552,079 Students
# Teachers
147 Teachers
31,078 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
25:1
25:1
District Rank
Berrien Springs Public Schools School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 850 school districts in Michigan (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-2021 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 38% has increased from 31% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#535 out of 855 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
21%
36%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
41%
48%
Graduation Rate
38%
84%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.64
0.54
# American Indian Students
29 Students
5,213 Students
% American Indian Students
1%
1%
# Asian Students
91 Students
18,316 Students
% Asian Students
2%
3%
# Hispanic Students
608 Students
47,571 Students
% Hispanic Students
16%
9%
# Black Students
691 Students
95,880 Students
% Black Students
18%
17%
# White Students
2,042 Students
361,785 Students
% White Students
55%
66%
# Hawaiian Students
25 Students
492 Students
% Hawaiian Students
1%
n/a
# Two or more races Students
248 Students
22,822 Students
% of Two or more races Students
7%
4%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
-
-
# Students in K Grade:
136
6,079
# Students in 1st Grade:
117
5,851
# Students in 2nd Grade:
130
5,918
# Students in 3rd Grade:
123
6,145
# Students in 4th Grade:
118
6,130
# Students in 5th Grade:
123
6,655
# Students in 6th Grade:
147
11,791
# Students in 7th Grade:
153
19,019
# Students in 8th Grade:
156
21,976
# Students in 9th Grade:
702
121,519
# Students in 10th Grade:
637
114,888
# Students in 11th Grade:
726
109,042
# Students in 12th Grade:
466
114,025
# Ungraded Students:
-
3,041
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $16,735 in this school district is less than the state median of $18,267. The school district revenue/student has grown by 10% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $18,651 is higher than the state median of $17,461. The school district spending/student has grown by 22% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$63 MM
$25,476 MM
Spending
$70 MM
$24,351 MM
Revenue / Student
$16,735
$18,267
Spending / Student
$18,651
$17,461
Best Berrien Springs Public Schools School District Public High Schools (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #1 - 31. - 3.
Link Learning Howard Citytri County
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
412 E Edgerton St
Howard City, MI 49329
(616) 244-3547
Howard City, MI 49329
(616) 244-3547
Grades: 9-12
| 79 students
Rank: #1 - 31. - 3.
Link Learning Lakeview
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
9720 N Greenville Rd
Lakeview, MI 48850
(616) 244-3547
Lakeview, MI 48850
(616) 244-3547
Grades: 9-12
| 80 students
Rank: #1 - 31. - 3.
Link Learning St Louis
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
227 N Mill
Saint Louis, MI 48880
(616) 244-3547
Saint Louis, MI 48880
(616) 244-3547
Grades: 9-12
| 135 students
Rank: #44.
Berrien Springs High School
Magnet School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1 Sylvester Ave
Berrien Springs, MI 49103
(269) 471-1748
Berrien Springs, MI 49103
(269) 471-1748
Grades: 9-12
| 527 students
Rank: #55.
Berrien Springs Virtual Academy
Alternative School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
501 Middle School Drive
Berrien Springs, MI 49103
(269) 473-0500
Berrien Springs, MI 49103
(269) 473-0500
Grades: K-12
| 125 students
Rank: #6 - 136. - 13.
Link Learning Belding
Alternative School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: 21-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
9057 Belding Road 2
Belding, MI 48809
(616) 244-3547
Belding, MI 48809
(616) 244-3547
Grades: 9-12
| 85 students
Rank: #6 - 136. - 13.
Link Learning Escanaba
Alternative School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: 21-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1620 Ludington St
Escanaba, MI 49829
(616) 244-3547
Escanaba, MI 49829
(616) 244-3547
Grades: 9-12
| 181 students
Rank: #6 - 136. - 13.
Link Learning Grand Rapids Alger Heights
Alternative School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: 21-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
2431 Eastern Ave Se
Grand Rapids, MI 49507
(616) 244-3547
Grand Rapids, MI 49507
(616) 244-3547
Grades: 9-12
| 230 students
Rank: #6 - 136. - 13.
Link Learning Grand Rapids Fuller Ave
Alternative School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: 21-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1309 Leonard St Ne
Grand Rapids, MI 49505
(616) 244-3547
Grand Rapids, MI 49505
(616) 244-3547
Grades: 9-12
| 178 students
Rank: #6 - 136. - 13.
Link Learning Kenowa Hills
Alternative School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: 21-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
3233 Alpine Avenue Nw
Grand Rapids, MI 49544
(616) 244-3547
Grand Rapids, MI 49544
(616) 244-3547
Grades: 9-12
| 190 students
Rank: #6 - 136. - 13.
Link Learning Menominee
Alternative School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: 21-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
955 1st St
Menominee, MI 49858
(616) 244-3547
Menominee, MI 49858
(616) 244-3547
Grades: 9-12
| 104 students
Rank: #6 - 136. - 13.
Link Learning Stantoncentral Montcalm
Alternative School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: 21-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
710 N State St
Stanton, MI 48888
(616) 244-3547
Stanton, MI 48888
(616) 244-3547
Grades: 9-12
| 114 students
Rank: #6 - 136. - 13.
West Michigan Virtual Battle Creek High School
Alternative School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: 21-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
35 Hamblin Ave
Battle Creek, MI 49017
(269) 965-6486
Battle Creek, MI 49017
(269) 965-6486
Grades: 9-12
| 236 students
Rank: #1414.
Berrien Springs Discovery Academy
Alternative School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
242 Sylvester Ave
Berrien Springs, MI 49103
(269) 471-2593
Berrien Springs, MI 49103
(269) 471-2593
Grades: 9-12
| 85 students
Rank: #1515.
Link Learning Schoolcraft
Alternative School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 20-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
210 Enterprise Dr
Three Rivers, MI 49093
(616) 244-3547
Three Rivers, MI 49093
(616) 244-3547
Grades: 9-12
| 163 students
Rank: n/an/a
Link Learning Merrill
Alternative School
148 N Midland St
Merrill, MI 48637
(616) 244-3547
Merrill, MI 48637
(616) 244-3547
Grades: 9-12
| 91 students
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