Serving 260 students in grades 7-12, Whittemoreprescott Jrsr 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 15-19% (which is lower than the Michigan state average of 35%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 35-39% (which is lower than the Michigan state average of 45%).
The student-teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the Michigan state level of 16:1.
Minority enrollment is 14% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Michigan state average of 37% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 7-12
- Enrollment: 260 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 17:1
- Minority Enrollment: 14%
- Graduation Rate: 80-89% (Top 50% in MI)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 15-19% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 35-39% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 30-34% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Whittemore-Prescott Jr/Sr High School's attendance zone covers the entire school district in Whittemore, MI, encompassing approximately 165.3 square miles. The typical drive to the school takes 15-20 minutes, with the furthest edge of the zone located about 11.7 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education
School Overview
Whittemoreprescott Jrsr High School's student population of 260 students has declined by 23% over five school years.
The teacher population of 15 teachers has declined by 16% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 7-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
260 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
15 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Rankings
Whittemoreprescott Jrsr High 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 Whittemoreprescott Jrsr High School is 0.26, 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
#2154 out of 3025 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
15-19%
35%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
45%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
38%
Student-Teacher Ratio
17:1
16:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
American Indian
1%
1%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
5%
9%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Black
2%
18%
Showing 2009–2025. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
White
86%
63%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
6%
5%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Graduation Rate
80-89%
81.8%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)46.5%
33.3%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
72%
45%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
4%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 26-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
Colors
Navy Blue and Lavender (Class of 2025); Red and White (Class of 2024)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Whittemoreprescott Jrsr High School's ranking?
Whittemoreprescott Jrsr High School is ranked #2154 out of 3,025 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Michigan.
What schools are Whittemoreprescott Jrsr High School often compared to?
Whittemoreprescott Jrsr High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Ogemaw Heights High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
15-19% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 35% MI state average), while 35-39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% MI state average).
What is the graduation rate of Whittemoreprescott Jrsr High School?
The graduation rate of Whittemoreprescott Jrsr High School is 80-89%, which is lower than the Michigan state average of 81.8%.
How many students attend Whittemoreprescott Jrsr High School?
260 students attend Whittemoreprescott Jrsr High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
86% of Whittemoreprescott Jrsr High School students are White, 6% of students are Two or more races, 5% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Black, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Whittemoreprescott Jrsr High School?
Whittemoreprescott Jrsr High School has a student ration of 17:1, which is higher than the Michigan state average of 16:1.
What grades does Whittemoreprescott Jrsr High School offer ?
Whittemoreprescott Jrsr High School offers enrollment in grades 7-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Whittemoreprescott Jrsr High School part of?
Whittemoreprescott Jrsr High School is part of Whittemore-Prescott Area Schools.
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