Serving 810 students in grades 9-12, Fruitport 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 20-24% (which is lower than the Michigan state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 45-49% (which is approximately equal to 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 15% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is lower than the Michigan state average of 36% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 810 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
- Minority Enrollment: 15%
- Graduation Rate: ≥95% (Top 10% in MI)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 20-24% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 45-49% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 25-29% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Fruitport High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Michigan for:
Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
School Overview
Fruitport High School's student population of 810 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 48 teachers has grown by 23% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
810 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
48 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Fruitport 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 Fruitport High School is 0.27, 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
#1711 out of 3069 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
45%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
38%
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
17:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
1%
3%
Hispanic
6%
9%
Black
4%
18%
White
85%
64%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
≥95%
81%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
45%
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 Fruitport High School's ranking?
Fruitport High School is ranked #1711 out of 3,069 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Michigan.
What schools are Fruitport High School often compared to?
Fruitport High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Mona Shores High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
20-24% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% MI state average), while 45-49% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% MI state average).
What is the graduation rate of Fruitport High School?
The graduation rate of Fruitport High School is 95%, which is higher than the Michigan state average of 81%.
How many students attend Fruitport High School?
810 students attend Fruitport High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
85% of Fruitport High School students are White, 6% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Black, 3% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Fruitport High School?
Fruitport High School has a student ration of 17:1, which is equal to the Michigan state average of 17:1.
What grades does Fruitport High School offer ?
Fruitport High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Fruitport High School part of?
Fruitport High School is part of Fruitport Community Schools School District.
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