Serving 239 students in grades 7-12, Dryden 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 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 17:1 is equal to the Michigan state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 9% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Michigan state average of 36% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: 7-12
- Enrollment: 239 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
- Minority Enrollment: 9%
- Graduation Rate: 60-79% (Btm 50% in MI)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 15-19% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 40-44% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 35-39% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education
School Overview
Dryden High School's student population of 239 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 14 teachers has grown by 7% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 7-12
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
239 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
14 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Dryden 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 Dryden High School is 0.17, 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
#2031 out of 3069 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
15-19%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
45%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
38%
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
17:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
5%
9%
Black
n/a
18%
White
91%
64%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
60-79%
81%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
39%
49%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Dryden High School's ranking?
Dryden High School is ranked #2031 out of 3,069 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Michigan.
What schools are Dryden High School often compared to?
Dryden High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Almont 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 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 Dryden High School?
The graduation rate of Dryden High School is 60-79%, which is lower than the Michigan state average of 81%.
How many students attend Dryden High School?
239 students attend Dryden High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
91% of Dryden High School students are White, 5% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Dryden High School?
Dryden High School has a student ration of 17:1, which is equal to the Michigan state average of 17:1.
What grades does Dryden High School offer ?
Dryden High School offers enrollment in grades 7-12 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Dryden High School part of?
Dryden High School is part of Dryden Community Schools School District.
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