Ovidelsie High School

8989 E Colony Rd
Elsie, MI 48831
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Top 50%
Serving 372 students in grades 9-12, Ovidelsie High School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Michigan for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 35-39% (which is approximately equal to the Michigan state average of 35%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 55-59% (which is higher than 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 10% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Michigan state average of 37% (majority Black).

Quick Facts (26-27)

  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 372 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 10%
  • : 90-94% (Top 20% in MI)
  • : Top 50%
  • : 35-39% (Top 50%)
  • : 55-59% (Top 30%)
  • : 25-29% (Btm 50%)
  • : Ovid-Elsie High School's attendance zone encompasses the entire school district in Elsie, MI, covering approximately 152.6 square miles. The zone typically provides a 10-15 minute drive to the school, with an average distance of 7.3 miles from the school to its boundary and the furthest edge located 10.1 miles away.
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Ovidelsie High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Michigan for:

Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools

School Overview

Ovidelsie High School's student population of 372 students has declined by 20% over five school years.
The teacher population of 28 teachers has grown by 12% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
372 students

Showing 2016–2025. View full 39-year historical data

Total Classroom Teachers
28 teachers

Showing 2016–2025. View full 36-year historical data

School Rankings

Ovidelsie 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 Ovidelsie High School is 0.18, 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.
This School
State Level (MI)
#924 out of 3025 schools
(Top 50%)

Showing 2013–2023. View full 14-year historical data

35-39%
35%

Showing 2013–2023. View full 14-year historical data

55-59%
45%

Showing 2012–2022. View full 13-year historical data

25-29%
38%
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
16:1

Showing 2016–2025. View full 36-year historical data

Hispanic
9%
9%

Showing 2016–2025. View full 38-year historical data

White
90%
63%

Showing 2016–2025. View full 38-year historical data

Two or more races
1%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
10%
0.18

Showing 2016–2025. View full 38-year historical data

90-94%
81.8%

Showing 2014–2023. View full 13-year historical data

(22-23)
29.6%
33.3%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
34%
45%

Showing 2016–2025. View full 37-year historical data

Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
4%

Showing 2016–2025. View full 26-year historical data

School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Ovidelsie High School's ranking?
Ovidelsie High School is ranked #924 out of 3,025 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Michigan.
What schools are Ovidelsie High School often compared to?
Ovidelsie High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Dewitt High School, St. Johns High School, Leonard Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
35-39% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 35% MI state average), while 55-59% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% MI state average).
What is the graduation rate of Ovidelsie High School?
The graduation rate of Ovidelsie High School is 90-94%, which is higher than the Michigan state average of 81.8%.
How many students attend Ovidelsie High School?
372 students attend Ovidelsie High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
90% of Ovidelsie High School students are White, 9% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Ovidelsie High School?
Ovidelsie High School has a student ration of 13:1, which is lower than the Michigan state average of 16:1.
What grades does Ovidelsie High School offer ?
Ovidelsie High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Ovidelsie High School part of?
Ovidelsie High School is part of Ovid-Elsie Area Schools.

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Quick Facts (26-27)

  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 372 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 10%
  • : 90-94% (Top 20%)
  • : Top 50%
  • : 35-39% (Top 50%)
  • : 55-59% (Top 30%)
  • : 25-29% (Btm 50%)
  • : Ovid-Elsie High School's attendance zone encompasses the entire school district in Elsie, MI, covering approximately 152.6 square miles. The zone typically provides a 10-15 minute drive to the school, with an average distance of 7.3 miles from the school to its boundary and the furthest edge located 10.1 miles away.
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education

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