Big Rapids High School vs. Chippewa Hills High School
Should I attend Big Rapids High School or Chippewa Hills High School? Visitors of our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare the two schools' rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.
School Overview
School
Top Rankings
Big Rapids High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Michigan for:
Category
Attribute
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
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Overview
Serving 650 students in grades 9-12, Big Rapids High School ranks in the top 30% 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 36%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 60-64% (which is higher than the Michigan state average of 48%).
The student:teacher ratio of 22:1 is higher than the Michigan state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 8% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Michigan state average of 36% (majority Black).
Serving 509 students in grades 7-12, Chippewa Hills 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 36%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 55-59% (which is higher than the Michigan state average of 48%).
The student:teacher ratio of 19:1 is higher than the Michigan state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 12% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Michigan state average of 36% (majority Black).
Grades Offered
9-12
7-12
Total Students
650 students
509 students
% Male | % Female
54% | 46%
50% | 50%
Total Classroom Teachers
29 teachers
27 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
22:1
19:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#647 out of 2925 schools in MI
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
#1236 out of 2925 schools in MI
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
25-29%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-64%
55-59%
Graduation Rate
85-89%
85-89%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Grade 9 Students
191
170
Grade 10 Students
183
131
Grade 11 Students
149
96
Grade 12 Students
127
112
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
2%
% Asian
1%
n/a
% Hispanic
1%
4%
% Black
3%
1%
% White
92%
88%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
3%
5%
Diversity Score
0.15
0.22
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
37%
49%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
6%
