Paw Paw High School is a public secondary school in Antwerp Township, Michigan, United States. It serves grades 9-12 for Paw Paw Public Schools.
Serving 638 students in grades 9-12, Paw Paw 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 25-29% (which is lower than the Michigan state average of 35%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 50-54% (which is higher than the Michigan state average of 45%).
The student-teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the Michigan state level of 16:1.
Minority enrollment is 18% 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: 638 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 18:1
- Minority Enrollment: 18%
- Graduation Rate: 90-94% (Top 20% in MI)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50%
- Math Proficiency: 25-29% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 50-54% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 30-34% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Paw Paw High School's attendance zone covers the entire Paw Paw school district, encompassing approximately 79.3 square miles. Within this area, most families are typically a 10-15 minute drive from the school, with an average distance of 5.7 miles to the zone's edge and the furthest edge being 8.1 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Paw Paw High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Michigan for:
Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
School Overview
Paw Paw High School's student population of 638 students has declined by 25% over five school years.
The teacher population of 35 teachers has declined by 12% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(Primarily virtual)
(Primarily virtual)
Total Students
638 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
35 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
School Rankings
Paw Paw 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 Paw Paw High School is 0.31, 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
#1288 out of 3025 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
35%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-54%
45%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
38%
Student-Teacher Ratio
18:1
16:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
1%
4%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
12%
9%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Black
1%
18%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
White
82%
63%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
4%
5%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Graduation Rate
90-94%
81.8%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)24.3%
33.3%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
25%
45%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (22-23)
1%
4%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 24-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 Paw Paw High School's ranking?
Paw Paw High School is ranked #1288 out of 3,025 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Michigan.
What schools are Paw Paw High School often compared to?
Paw Paw High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Mattawan High School, Gobles High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
25-29% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 35% MI state average), while 50-54% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% MI state average).
What is the graduation rate of Paw Paw High School?
The graduation rate of Paw Paw High School is 90-94%, which is higher than the Michigan state average of 81.8%.
How many students attend Paw Paw High School?
638 students attend Paw Paw High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
82% of Paw Paw High School students are White, 12% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Paw Paw High School?
Paw Paw High School has a student ration of 18:1, which is higher than the Michigan state average of 16:1.
What grades does Paw Paw High School offer ?
Paw Paw High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (Primarily virtual).
What school district is Paw Paw High School part of?
Paw Paw High School is part of Paw Paw Public School District.
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