Serving 183 students in grades 9-12, Norway High School ranks in the top 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 20-29% (which is lower than the Michigan state average of 35%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 60-69% (which is higher than the Michigan state average of 45%).
The student-teacher ratio of 20:1 is higher than the Michigan state level of 16:1.
Minority enrollment is 8% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Michigan state average of 37% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 183 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 20:1
- Minority Enrollment: 8%
- Graduation Rate: ≥90% (Top 30% in MI)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50%
- Math Proficiency: 20-29% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 60-69% (Top 20%)
- Science Proficiency: 30-39% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Norway High School's attendance zone covers the entire school district of Norway, MI, encompassing approximately 244 square miles. The typical drive to the school ranges from 15 to 20 minutes, with the furthest edge of the zone located about 18.3 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Norway High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Michigan for:
Category
Attribute
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
School Overview
Norway High School's student population of 183 students has declined by 5% over five school years.
The teacher population of 9 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
183 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
9 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
School Rankings
Norway 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 Norway High School is 0.15, 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
#1132 out of 3025 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-29%
35%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-69%
45%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-39%
38%
Student-Teacher Ratio
20:1
16:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
American Indian
1%
1%
Hispanic
2%
9%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
White
92%
63%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
5%
5%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
Graduation Rate
≥90%
81.8%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)22.4%
33.3%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
26%
45%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
4%
Showing 2016–2025. 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 Norway High School's ranking?
Norway High School is ranked #1132 out of 3,025 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Michigan.
What schools are Norway High School often compared to?
Norway High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Kingsford High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
20-29% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 35% MI state average), while 60-69% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% MI state average).
What is the graduation rate of Norway High School?
The graduation rate of Norway High School is 90%, which is higher than the Michigan state average of 81.8%.
How many students attend Norway High School?
183 students attend Norway High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
92% of Norway High School students are White, 5% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Norway High School?
Norway High School has a student ration of 20:1, which is higher than the Michigan state average of 16:1.
What grades does Norway High School offer ?
Norway High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Norway High School part of?
Norway High School is part of Norway-Vulcan Area Schools.
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