Saranac Jrsr High School

150 Pleasant St
Saranac, MI 48881
(School attendance zone shown in map)
Rating
5/
10
Bottom 50%
Saranac Jrsr High School serves 423 students in grades 7-12.
Saranac Jrsr High School placed in the bottom 50% of all schools in Michigan for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 30-34% (which is lower than the Michigan state average of 36%) for the 2020-21 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40-44% (which is lower than the Michigan state average of 48%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 20:1 is higher than the Michigan state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 9% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Michigan state average of 36% (majority Black).

Quick Stats (2023-24)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: 7-12
  • Enrollment: 423 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 20:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 9%
  • Graduation Rate
    : 90-94% (Top 20% in MI)
  • Overall Testing Rank
    : Bottom 50%
  • Math Proficiency
    : 30-34% (Top 50%)
  • Reading Proficiency
    : 40-44% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

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

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School Overview

Saranac Jrsr High School's student population of 423 students has declined by 5% over five school years.
The teacher population of 21 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 7-12
Total Students
423 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
21 teachers
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School Rankings

Saranac Jrsr High School is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 2,925 schools in Michigan (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-21 school year.
The diversity score of Saranac Jrsr High School is 0.17, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.55. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
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State Level (MI)
Overall Testing Rank
#1592 out of 2925 schools
(Bottom 50%)
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
36%
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
48%
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Student : Teacher Ratio
20:1
17:1
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American Indian
n/a
1%
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Asian
n/a
3%
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Hispanic
5%
9%
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Black
1%
18%
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White
91%
64%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
5%
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All Ethnic Groups
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Diversity Score
0.17
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Graduation Rate
90-94%
84%
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Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
27%
47%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
4%
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Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Saranac Jrsr High School's ranking?
Saranac Jrsr High School is ranked #1592 out of 2,925 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Michigan.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
30-34% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 36% MI state average), while 40-44% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 48% MI state average).
What is the graduation rate of Saranac Jrsr High School?
The graduation rate of Saranac Jrsr High School is 90-94%, which is higher than the Michigan state average of 84%.
How many students attend Saranac Jrsr High School?
423 students attend Saranac Jrsr High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
91% of Saranac Jrsr High School students are White, 5% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Saranac Jrsr High School?
Saranac Jrsr High School has a student ration of 20:1, which is higher than the Michigan state average of 17:1.
What grades does Saranac Jrsr High School offer ?
Saranac Jrsr High School offers enrollment in grades 7-12
What school district is Saranac Jrsr High School part of?
Saranac Jrsr High School is part of Saranac Community Schools School District.

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Quick Stats (2023-24)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: 7-12
  • Enrollment: 423 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 20:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 9%
  • Graduation Rate
    : 90-94% (Top 20%)
  • Overall Testing Rank
    : Bottom 50%
  • Math Proficiency
    : 30-34% (Top 50%)
  • Reading Proficiency
    : 40-44% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education

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