Serving 236 students in grades 9-12, Byron Area High School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Michigan for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 40-49% (which is higher than the Michigan state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 60-69% (which is higher than the Michigan state average of 45%).
The student:teacher ratio of 21:1 is higher than the Michigan state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 6% of the student body (majority Hispanic and American Indian), which is lower than the Michigan state average of 36% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 236 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 21:1
- Minority Enrollment: 6%
- Graduation Rate: 85-89% (Top 50% in MI)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 20%
- Math Proficiency: 40-49% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: 60-69% (Top 20%)
- Science Proficiency: 40-49% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Byron Area High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Michigan for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
School Overview
Byron Area High School's student population of 236 students has declined by 31% over five school years.
The teacher population of 11 teachers has declined by 26% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
236 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
11 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Byron Area High School ranks within the top 20% of all 3,069 schools in Michigan (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Byron Area High School is 0.12, 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.
Overall Testing Rank
#583 out of 3069 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-49%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-69%
45%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-49%
38%
Student : Teacher Ratio
21:1
17:1
American Indian
2%
1%
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
2%
9%
Black
n/a
18%
White
94%
64%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
85-89%
81%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
35%
49%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Byron Area High School's ranking?
Byron Area High School is ranked #583 out of 3,069 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in Michigan.
What schools are Byron Area High School often compared to?
Byron Area High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Durand Area High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
40-49% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% MI state average), while 60-69% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% MI state average).
What is the graduation rate of Byron Area High School?
The graduation rate of Byron Area High School is 85-89%, which is higher than the Michigan state average of 81%.
How many students attend Byron Area High School?
236 students attend Byron Area High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
94% of Byron Area High School students are White, 2% of students are American Indian, 2% of students are Hispanic, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Byron Area High School?
Byron Area High School has a student ration of 21:1, which is higher than the Michigan state average of 17:1.
What grades does Byron Area High School offer ?
Byron Area High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Byron Area High School part of?
Byron Area High School is part of Byron Area Schools School District.
School Reviews
5 2/6/2017
The school is small so you know most of the students in your class . Teachers are very friendly. School is starting to get more clubs and is starting to upgrade out dated policies and equipment. Great school.
2 1/25/2011
Byron High School doesn't adequately prepare students for college with the courses they offer. The teachers do not put the effort in and the discipline is either none or too harsh. The only sport they focus on is football, though they offer other activities the funding goes to football. While I know it is a small school (400 or less) there is only 1 bathroom for each sex. It is in need of upgrading as well. The class sizes at 35 students is too large for the teachers to effectively teach and/or control. I would seek other education if possible.
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