University High School
Tel:
(248) 586-8846
University High School serves 437 students in grades 9-12.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is ≤5% (which is lower than the Michigan state average of 37%) for the 2017-18 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is ≤5% (which is lower than the Michigan state average of 43%) for the 2017-18 school year.
University High School placed in the bottom 50% of all schools in Michigan for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 23:1 is higher than the Michigan state level of 18:1.
Minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Michigan state average of 34% (majority Black).
Top Placements
University High School places among the top 20% of public schools in Michigan for:
- Category Attribute
- Graduation Rate Highest graduation rate (Top 20%)
- Percent Eligible For Free Lunch Largest percent of students eligible for free lunch (Top 20%)
School Overview
University High School's student population of 437 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 19 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades 9-12 |
| Total Students | 437 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 19 teachers |
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School Comparison
University High School is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 3,119 schools in Michigan (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2017-18 school year.
The diversity score of University High School is 0.06, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.52. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School | State Level (MI) |
Overall Testing Rank | #2668 out of 3119 schools (Bottom 50%) | |
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | ≤5% | 37% |
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | ≤5% | 43% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 23:1 | 18:1 |
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| American Indian | n/a | 1% |
| Asian | n/a | 3% |
| Hispanic | 1% | 8% |
| Black | 97% | 18% |
| White | 1% | 66% |
| Hawaiian | n/a | n/a |
| Two or more races | 1% | 4% |
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Diversity Score | 0.06 | 0.52 |
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Graduation Rate | 90-94% | 85% |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 67% | 45% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 8% | 5% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Ferndale School District | |
Source: 2017-2018 (latest school year available) NCES, MI Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
The nearest high school to University High School is Tri County Educational Center (0.7 miles away)
The nearest middle school and elementary school is Webb Elementary School (1.0 miles away)
Show me:
- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Ferndale Ferndale Adult Education
0.7 miles
21131 Garden Ln
Ferndale, MI 48220
(248) 546-6832 0.7 n/a n/a - Ferndale Tri County Educational Center Alternative School
Grades: 9-12 | 337 students
0.7 miles
21131 Garden Lane
Ferndale, MI 48220
(248) 586-8885 0.7 9-12 337 - Ferndale Ferndale High School Grades: 9-12 | 727 students
1.0 miles
881 Pinecrest Dr
Ferndale, MI 48220
(248) 548-8622 1.0 9-12 727 - Hazel Park Hazel Park Adult Education Alternative School
Grades: 9-12
1.0 miles
420 West 9 Mile Rd
Hazel Park, MI 48030
(248) 658-5600 1.0 9-12 n/a - Hazel Park Hazel Park Esl 9 Mile Alternative School
Grades: 9-12
1.0 miles
420 W 9 Mile Rd
Hazel Park, MI 48030
(248) 658-5600 1.0 9-12 n/a
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