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Macomb Independent School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Michigan for:
Category
Attribute
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 20%)
Science Proficiency
Highest science proficiency (Top 20%)
Student Attention
Lowest student-teacher ratio (Top 1%)
For the 2026 school year, there are 4 public high schools serving 792 students in Macomb Independent School District. This district's average high testing ranking is 9/10, which is in the top 20% of public high schools in Michigan.
Public High Schools in Macomb Independent School District have an average math proficiency score of 47% (versus the Michigan public high school average of 30%), and reading proficiency score of 58% (versus the 48% statewide average).
Public High School in Macomb Independent School District have a Graduation Rate of 40%, which is less than the Michigan average of 82%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Glen H Peters School, with <50% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Michigan or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 37% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Michigan public high school average of 36% (majority Black).
Overview
This School District
This State (MI)
# Schools
8 Schools
1,317 Schools
# Students
1,047 Students
527,612 Students
# Teachers
227 Teachers
30,806 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
5:1
5:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Macomb Independent School District, which is ranked within the top 50% of all 845 school districts in Michigan (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 5% has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#213 out of 862 school districts
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
48%
35%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
47%
45%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-54%
38%
Graduation Rate
(21-22)≤5%
81%
Chronically Absent Students
(2022-23)45.4%
33.3%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.52
0.56
% American Indian
n/a
1%
% Asian
5%
3%
% Hispanic
3%
9%
% Black
23%
18%
% White
65%
64%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
4%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $299,110 is higher than the state median of $18,606. The school district revenue/student has grown by 66% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $273,968 is higher than the state median of $17,784. The school district spending/student has grown by 64% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$313 MM
$25,476 MM
Spending
$287 MM
$24,351 MM
Revenue / Student
$299,110
$18,606
Spending / Student
$273,968
$17,784
Best Macomb Independent School District Public High Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Bozymowski Center
Special Education School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
11870 Eldorado Dr
Sterling Heights, MI 48312
(586) 939-5391
Sterling Heights, MI 48312
(586) 939-5391
Gr: PK-12 | 317 students Student-teacher ratio: 4:1 Minority enrollment: 36%
Rank: #22.
Keith Bovenschen School
Special Education School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
12345 Frazho Rd
Warren, MI 48089
(586) 757-7880
Warren, MI 48089
(586) 757-7880
Gr: PK-12 | 190 students Student-teacher ratio: 6:1 Minority enrollment: 56%
Rank: #33.
Glen H Peters School
Special Education School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
46650 Heydenreich Rd
Macomb, MI 48044
(586) 465-6251
Macomb, MI 48044
(586) 465-6251
Gr: PK-12 | 204 students Student-teacher ratio: 6:1 Minority enrollment: 23%
Rank: #44.
Neil E Reid High School
Special Education School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
37701 Harper Ave
Clinton Township, MI 48036
(586) 469-1590
Clinton Township, MI 48036
(586) 469-1590
Gr: 9-12 | 81 students Student-teacher ratio: 5:1 Minority enrollment: 29%
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