Serving 42 students in grades Prekindergarten-12, Whitefish Township 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 11-19% (which is lower than the Michigan state average of 35%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 21-39% (which is lower than the Michigan state average of 45%).
The student-teacher ratio of 6:1 is lower than the Michigan state level of 16:1.
Minority enrollment is 24% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is lower than the Michigan state average of 37% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-12
- Enrollment: 42 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 6:1
- Minority Enrollment: 24%
- Graduation Rate: ≥50% (Btm 50% in MI)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 11-19% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 21-39% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: <50% (Top 30%)
- Attendance Zone: Whitefish Township School's attendance zone encompasses the entire district in Paradise, MI, covering approximately 277.5 square miles. Families can expect a typical drive of 20-30 minutes to reach the school, with the furthest edge of the zone located about 23.7 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education
School Overview
Whitefish Township School's student population of 42 students has declined by 34% over five school years.
The teacher population of 7 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
42 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
7 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Motto
Working Together Committed to Success
School Rankings
Whitefish Township School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 3,025 schools in Michigan (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Whitefish Township School is 0.38, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.57. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#2371 out of 3025 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
11-19%
35%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
21-39%
45%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
<50%
38%
Student-Teacher Ratio
6:1
16:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
American Indian
2%
1%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
White
76%
63%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
22%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Graduation Rate
≥50%
81.8%
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)19.1%
33.3%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
50%
45%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
12%
4%
Showing 2008–2025. Full 26-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Whitefish Township School's ranking?
Whitefish Township School is ranked #2371 out of 3,025 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?
11-19% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 35% MI state average), while 21-39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% MI state average).
What is the graduation rate of Whitefish Township School?
The graduation rate of Whitefish Township School is 50%, which is lower than the Michigan state average of 81.8%.
How many students attend Whitefish Township School?
42 students attend Whitefish Township School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
76% of Whitefish Township School students are White, 22% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are American Indian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Whitefish Township School?
Whitefish Township School has a student ration of 6:1, which is lower than the Michigan state average of 16:1.
What grades does Whitefish Township School offer ?
Whitefish Township School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Whitefish Township School part of?
Whitefish Township School is part of Whitefish Township Schools.
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