Suttons Bay Senior High School
Suttons Bay Senior High School serves 190 students in grades 6-12.
Suttons Bay Senior High School placed in the top 50% of all schools in Michigan for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%) for the 2018-19 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 30-34% (which is lower than the Michigan state average of 40%) for the 2018-19 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 50-54% (which is higher than the Michigan state average of 49%) for the 2018-19 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is lower than the Michigan state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 50% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Michigan state average of 35% (majority Black and Hispanic).
School Overview
Suttons Bay Senior High School's student population of 190 students has declined by 28% over five school years.
The teacher population of 12 teachers has declined by 7% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-12
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
190 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
12 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Suttons Bay Senior High School is ranked within the top 50% of all 3,120 schools in Michigan (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2018-19 school year.
The diversity score of Suttons Bay Senior High School is 0.67, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.54. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1534 out of 3120 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
40%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-54%
49%
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
17:1
American Indian
15%
1%
Asian
3%
3%
Hispanic
23%
8%
Black
n/a
18%
White
50%
65%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
9%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
≥90%
85%
National School Lunch Program
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
51%
46%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
Total Sports Offered
11 sports
Sports
Baseball, Basketball, Cross Country, Cross Country Running, Football, Golf, Soccer, Softball, Track, Track and Field, Volley Ball
Extracurriculars
Total ExtracurricularsTotal Extra-curric.
5 extracurriculars
ExtracurricularsExtra-curric.
Club or Organization:
Business Professionals of America, Cultural Club, National Honor Society
Arts and Music Programs:
Band, Drama
Business Professionals of America, Cultural Club, National Honor Society
Arts and Music Programs:
Band, Drama
Source: 2020-2021 (latest school year available) NCES, MI Dept. of Education
School Notes
- Our mission at Suttons Bay Schools is to embrace all, support all, and empower all. Our district is rich in tradition, allows opportunity for all, and embraces our diverse student body. We are fortunate to be located in a close-knit, supportive community surrounded by amazing natural beauty. At Suttons Bay we offer every student the opportunity to excel and grow in an environment where every student is known, supported, appreciated, and encouraged.
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