Pershing High School vs. Ottawa Hills High School
Should I attend Pershing High School or Ottawa 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
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Top Rankings
Pershing High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Michigan for:
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Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Ottawa Hills High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Michigan for:
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Overview
Serving 371 students in grades 9-12, Pershing High School ranks in the bottom 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% (which is lower than the Michigan state average of 36%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is ≤20% (which is lower than the Michigan state average of 48%).
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is equal to the Michigan state level of 17:1.
Serving 381 students in grades 9-12, Ottawa Hills High School ranks in the bottom 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 ≤10% (which is lower than the Michigan state average of 36%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 11-19% (which is lower 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 95% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Michigan state average of 36% (majority Black).
Grades Offered
9-12
9-12
Total Students
371 students
381 students
% Male | % Female
58% | 42%
51% | 49%
Total Classroom Teachers
22 teachers
20 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
19:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#2376 out of 2925 schools in MI
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
#2675 out of 2925 schools in MI
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤20%
≤10%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤20%
11-19%
Graduation Rate
65-69%
55-59%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Grade 9 Students
85
120
Grade 10 Students
102
127
Grade 11 Students
87
71
Grade 12 Students
97
63
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
1%
n/a
n/a
% Asian
1%
n/a
% Hispanic
n/a
13%
% Black
98%
75%
% White
n/a
5%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
n/a
7%
n/a
Diversity Score
0.04
0.42
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
84%
88%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
5%