Sawdon High School (Closed 2016)

220 Lamson St
Grand Ledge, MI 48837
(School attendance zone shown in map)
Sawdon High School serves 35 students in grades 9-12. 
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was <50% (which was lower than the Michigan state average of 78%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was <50% (which was lower than the Michigan state average of 82%).
The student-teacher ratio of 35:1 was higher than the Michigan state level of 16:1.
Minority enrollment was 43% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which was higher than the Michigan state average of 37% (majority Black and Hispanic).

School Overview

Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
35 students

Showing 2007–2025. Full 24-year historical data available below ↓

Total Classroom Teachers
1 teacher

School Rankings

This School
State Level (MI)
(09-10)
<50%
78%
(09-10)
<50%
82%
Student-Teacher Ratio
35:1
16:1
Asian
6%
4%
Hispanic
17%
9%

Showing 2007–2025. Full 24-year historical data available below ↓

Black
11%
18%

Showing 2007–2025. Full 24-year historical data available below ↓

White
57%
63%

Showing 2007–2025. Full 24-year historical data available below ↓

Two or more races
9%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
43%
0.63

Showing 2007–2025. Full 24-year historical data available below ↓

(14-15)
60-79%
85%
Eligible for Free Lunch
31%
45%

Showing 2007–2025. Full 21-year historical data available below ↓

Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
<50% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 78% MI state average), while <50% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 82% MI state average).
What is the graduation rate of Sawdon High School?
The graduation rate of Sawdon High School is 60-79%, which is lower than the Michigan state average of 85%.
How many students attend Sawdon High School?
35 students attend Sawdon High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
57% of Sawdon High School students are White, 17% of students are Hispanic, 11% of students are Black, 9% of students are Two or more races, and 6% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Sawdon High School?
Sawdon High School has a student ration of 35:1, which is higher than the Michigan state average of 16:1.
What grades does Sawdon High School offer ?
Sawdon High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Sawdon High School part of?
Sawdon High School is part of Grand Ledge Public Schools.

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