Bad Axe High School

200 N Barrie Rd
Bad Axe, MI 48413
(School attendance zone shown in map)
5/
10
Bottom 50%
Serving 413 students in grades 7-12, Bad Axe 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 25-29% (which is lower than the Michigan state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40-44% (which is lower than the Michigan state average of 45%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is lower than the Michigan state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 5% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is lower than the Michigan state average of 36% (majority Black).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: 7-12
  • Enrollment: 413 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 5%
  • : ≥90% (Top 30% in MI)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 25-29% (Btm 50%)
  • : 40-44% (Btm 50%)
  • : 20-24% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education

School Overview

Bad Axe High School's student population of 413 students has declined by 9% over five school years.
The teacher population of 27 teachers has grown by 17% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 7-12
Total Students
413 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
27 teachers
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School Rankings

Bad Axe High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 3,069 schools in Michigan (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Bad Axe High School is 0.10, which is less 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)
#1726 out of 3069 schools
(Bottom 50%)
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25-29%
34%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Bad Axe High School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Michigan by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
40-44%
45%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Bad Axe 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 2021-22 school year data.
20-24%
38%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of Bad Axe High School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of public schools in Michigan by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
17:1
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American Indian
n/a
1%
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Asian
1%
3%
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Hispanic
2%
9%
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Black
1%
18%
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White
95%
64%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
5%
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All Ethnic Groups
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0.10
This chart displays the diversity score of Bad Axe High School and the public school average diversity score of Michigan by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
≥90%
81%
This chart displays graduation rate of Bad Axe High School and public school graduation rate of Michigan by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
43%
49%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
4%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Bad Axe High School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Michigan by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Bad Axe High School's ranking?
Bad Axe High School is ranked #1726 out of 3,069 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Michigan.
What schools are Bad Axe High School often compared to?
Bad Axe High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Laker High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
25-29% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% MI state average), while 40-44% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% MI state average).
What is the graduation rate of Bad Axe High School?
The graduation rate of Bad Axe High School is 90%, which is higher than the Michigan state average of 81%.
How many students attend Bad Axe High School?
413 students attend Bad Axe High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
95% of Bad Axe High School students are White, 2% of students are Hispanic, 1% of students are Asian, 1% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Bad Axe High School?
Bad Axe High School has a student ration of 15:1, which is lower than the Michigan state average of 17:1.
What grades does Bad Axe High School offer ?
Bad Axe High School offers enrollment in grades 7-12
What school district is Bad Axe High School part of?
Bad Axe High School is part of Bad Axe School District.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: 7-12
  • Enrollment: 413 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 5%
  • : ≥90% (Top 30%)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 25-29% (Btm 50%)
  • : 40-44% (Btm 50%)
  • : 20-24% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education

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