Serving 315 students in grades 9-12, Ecorse Community 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 ≤10% (which is lower than the Michigan state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is ≤10% (which is lower than the Michigan state average of 45%).
The student:teacher ratio of 20:1 is higher than the Michigan state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 93% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Michigan state average of 37% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 315 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 20:1
- Minority Enrollment: 93%
- Graduation Rate: 80-89% (Top 50% in MI)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: ≤10% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: ≤10% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: ≤10% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Ecorse Community High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Michigan for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
School Overview
Ecorse Community High School's student population of 315 students has grown by 8% over five school years.
The teacher population of 16 teachers has grown by 14% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
315 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
16 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Ecorse Community 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 Ecorse Community High School is 0.37, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.56. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#2834 out of 3069 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤10%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤10%
45%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤10%
38%
Student : Teacher Ratio
20:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
4%
Hispanic
13%
9%
Black
78%
18%
White
7%
63%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
80-89%
81%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
83%
50%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Ecorse Community High School's ranking?
Ecorse Community High School is ranked #2834 out of 3,069 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Michigan.
What schools are Ecorse Community High School often compared to?
Ecorse Community High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like River Rouge High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤10% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% MI state average), while ≤10% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% MI state average).
What is the graduation rate of Ecorse Community High School?
The graduation rate of Ecorse Community High School is 80-89%, which is lower than the Michigan state average of 81%.
How many students attend Ecorse Community High School?
315 students attend Ecorse Community High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
78% of Ecorse Community High School students are Black, 13% of students are Hispanic, 7% of students are White, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Ecorse Community High School?
Ecorse Community High School has a student ration of 20:1, which is higher than the Michigan state average of 17:1.
What grades does Ecorse Community High School offer ?
Ecorse Community High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Ecorse Community High School part of?
Ecorse Community High School is part of Ecorse School District.
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