Serving 806 students in grades 9-12, Fitzgerald Senior 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 6-9% (which is lower than the Michigan state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 25-29% (which is lower than the Michigan state average of 45%).
The student:teacher ratio of 19:1 is higher than the Michigan state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 83% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Michigan state average of 36% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 806 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 19:1
- Minority Enrollment: 83%
- Graduation Rate: 93% (Top 20% in MI)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 6-9% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 25-29% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 20-24% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Fitzgerald Senior High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Michigan for:
Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
Diversity
School Overview
Fitzgerald Senior High School's student population of 806 students has declined by 16% over five school years.
The teacher population of 43 teachers has declined by 10% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
806 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
43 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Fitzgerald Senior 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 Fitzgerald Senior High School is 0.63, which is more 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
#2601 out of 3069 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
6-9%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
45%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
38%
Student : Teacher Ratio
19:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
20%
3%
Hispanic
3%
9%
Black
55%
18%
White
17%
64%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
93%
81%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
78%
49%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Fitzgerald Senior High School's ranking?
Fitzgerald Senior High School is ranked #2601 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?
6-9% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% MI state average), while 25-29% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% MI state average).
What is the graduation rate of Fitzgerald Senior High School?
The graduation rate of Fitzgerald Senior High School is 93%, which is higher than the Michigan state average of 81%.
How many students attend Fitzgerald Senior High School?
806 students attend Fitzgerald Senior High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
55% of Fitzgerald Senior High School students are Black, 20% of students are Asian, 17% of students are White, 5% of students are Two or more races, and 3% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Fitzgerald Senior High School?
Fitzgerald Senior High School has a student ration of 19:1, which is higher than the Michigan state average of 17:1.
What grades does Fitzgerald Senior High School offer ?
Fitzgerald Senior High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Fitzgerald Senior High School part of?
Fitzgerald Senior High School is part of Fitzgerald School District.
In what neighborhood is Fitzgerald Senior High School located?
Fitzgerald Senior High School is located in the Fitzgerald neighborhood of Warren, MI. There are 6 other public schools located in Fitzgerald.
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