Serving 602 students in grades Prekindergarten-12, Rudyard Area Schools 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 36% (which is higher than the Michigan state average of 35%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 45% (which is equal to the Michigan state average of 45%).
The student-teacher ratio of 14:1 is lower than the Michigan state level of 16:1.
Minority enrollment is 40% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is higher than the Michigan state average of 37% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-12
- Enrollment: 602 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 40%
- Graduation Rate: 80-89% (Top 50% in MI)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50%
- Math Proficiency: 36% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 45% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 30-34% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Rudyard High School's attendance zone encompasses the entire school district in Rudyard, MI, covering approximately 401.4 square miles. Families typically drive 20 to 30 minutes to reach the school, with the furthest edge of the zone located 25 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education
School Overview
Rudyard Area Schools's student population of 602 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 43 teachers has declined by 12% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
602 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
43 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
School Rankings
Rudyard Area Schools 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 Rudyard Area Schools is 0.52, 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
#1419 out of 3025 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
36%
35%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
45%
45%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
38%
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
16:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
American Indian
35%
1%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
1%
4%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
1%
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
60%
63%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
2%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Graduation Rate
80-89%
81.8%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)37.2%
33.3%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
58%
45%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
10%
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 Rudyard Area Schools's ranking?
Rudyard Area Schools is ranked #1419 out of 3,025 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Michigan.
What schools are Rudyard Area Schools often compared to?
Rudyard Area Schoolsis often viewed alongside schools like Pickford Public Schools, Sault Area High School, Ojibwe Charter School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
36% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 35% MI state average), while 45% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% MI state average).
What is the graduation rate of Rudyard Area Schools?
The graduation rate of Rudyard Area Schools is 80-89%, which is lower than the Michigan state average of 81.8%.
How many students attend Rudyard Area Schools?
602 students attend Rudyard Area Schools.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
60% of Rudyard Area Schools students are White, 35% of students are American Indian, 2% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are Asian, 1% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Rudyard Area Schools?
Rudyard Area Schools has a student ration of 14:1, which is lower than the Michigan state average of 16:1.
What grades does Rudyard Area Schools offer ?
Rudyard Area Schools offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Rudyard Area Schools part of?
Rudyard Area Schools is part of Rudyard Area Schools.
School Reviews
2 10/10/2025
This school has different standards for different students.It is all about who you know in the way your child is treated academically and in athletics.Report cards are always late. Grades are inputed wrong all the time.I feel the student in this school comes in second to an administrative agenda.
5 10/10/2025
Rudyard is a great school that always works to have all students succeed.
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