Serving 83 students in grades 6-12, Douglas R Welch 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 ≤20% (which is lower than the Michigan state average of 34%). 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 42:1 is higher than the Michigan state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 23% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Michigan state average of 36% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Alternative school / Magnet School
- Grades: 6-12
- Enrollment: 83 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 42:1
- Minority Enrollment: 23%
- Graduation Rate: 30-39% (Btm 50% in MI)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: ≤20% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 21-39% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: ≤20% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Douglas R Welch High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Michigan for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
School Overview
Douglas R Welch High School's student population of 83 students has declined by 23% over five school years.
The teacher population of 2 teachers has declined by 60% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 6-12
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
83 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
2 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Douglas R Welch 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 Douglas R Welch High School is 0.38, 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
#2222 out of 3069 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤20%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
21-39%
45%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤20%
38%
Student : Teacher Ratio
42:1
17:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
17%
9%
Black
1%
18%
White
77%
64%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
30-39%
81%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
73%
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 Douglas R Welch High School's ranking?
Douglas R Welch High School is ranked #2222 out of 3,069 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?
≤20% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% 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 Douglas R Welch High School?
The graduation rate of Douglas R Welch High School is 30-39%, which is lower than the Michigan state average of 81%.
How many students attend Douglas R Welch High School?
83 students attend Douglas R Welch High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
77% of Douglas R Welch High School students are White, 17% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Douglas R Welch High School?
Douglas R Welch High School has a student ration of 42:1, which is higher than the Michigan state average of 17:1.
What grades does Douglas R Welch High School offer ?
Douglas R Welch High School offers enrollment in grades 6-12 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Douglas R Welch High School part of?
Douglas R Welch High School is part of Ionia School District.
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