Sturgis High School

216 Vinewood Ave
Sturgis, MI 49091
(School attendance zone shown in map)
4/
10
Bottom 50%
Serving 977 students in grades 9-12, Sturgis 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 20-24% (which is lower than the Michigan state average of 36%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40-44% (which is lower 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 45% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Michigan state average of 36% (majority Black and Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 977 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 22:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 45%
  • : 90% (Top 50% in MI)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 20-24% (Btm 50%)
  • : 40-44% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education

School Overview

Sturgis High School's student population of 977 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 44 teachers has declined by 13% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
977 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
44 teachers
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School Rankings

Sturgis High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 2,925 schools in Michigan (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Sturgis High School is 0.56, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.55. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (MI)
#1864 out of 2925 schools
(Bottom 50%)
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20-24%
36%
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40-44%
48%
This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Sturgis High School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Michigan by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
22:1
17:1
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American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
2%
3%
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Hispanic
38%
9%
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Black
2%
18%
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White
55%
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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This chart display the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in MI.
0.56
This chart display the diversity score of Sturgis High School and the public school average diversity score of Michigan by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
90%
84%
This chart display graduation rate of Sturgis High School and public school graduation rate of Michigan by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
56%
47%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
4%
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Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Sturgis High School's ranking?
Sturgis High School is ranked #1864 out of 2,925 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Michigan.
What schools are Sturgis High School often compared to?
Sturgis High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Colon High School, Three Rivers High School, Centreville Jr Sr High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
20-24% 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 Sturgis High School?
The graduation rate of Sturgis High School is 90%, which is higher than the Michigan state average of 84%.
How many students attend Sturgis High School?
977 students attend Sturgis High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
55% of Sturgis High School students are White, 38% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Asian, and 2% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Sturgis High School?
Sturgis High School has a student ration of 22:1, which is higher than the Michigan state average of 17:1.
What grades does Sturgis High School offer ?
Sturgis High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Sturgis High School part of?
Sturgis High School is part of Sturgis Public Schools School District.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 977 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 22:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 45%
  • : 90% (Top 50%)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 20-24% (Btm 50%)
  • : 40-44% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education

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