Garber High School

213 Pine St
Essexville, MI 48732
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Top 50%
Serving 514 students in grades 9-12, Garber High School ranks in the top 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 60-64% (which is higher than the Michigan state average of 45%).
The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the Michigan state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 10% 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: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 514 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 10%
  • : ≥95% (Top 10% in MI)
  • : Top 50%
  • : 20-24% (Btm 50%)
  • : 60-64% (Top 20%)
  • : 45-49% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Garber High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Michigan for:

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Attribute

School Overview

Garber High School's student population of 514 students has declined by 10% over five school years.
The teacher population of 45 teachers has grown by 73% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
514 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
45 teachers
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School Rankings

Garber High School ranks within the top 50% of all 3,069 schools in Michigan (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Garber High School is 0.19, 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.
This School
State Level (MI)
#1284 out of 3069 schools
(Top 50%)
This chart displays the overall school rank of Garber High School, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
20-24%
34%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Garber High School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Michigan by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
60-64%
45%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Garber High School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Michigan by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
45-49%
38%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of Garber High School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of public schools in Michigan by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
17:1
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American Indian
n/a
1%
This chart displays the percentage of American Indian students in Garber High School and percentage of American Indian public school students in Michigan by year, with the latest 1996-97 school year data.
Asian
1%
3%
This chart displays the percentage of Asian students in Garber High School and the percentage of Asian public school students in Michigan by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hispanic
5%
9%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Garber High School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in Michigan by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Black
1%
18%
This chart displays the percentage of Black students in Garber High School and the percentage of Black public school students in Michigan by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
White
90%
64%
This chart displays the percentage of White students in Garber High School and the percentage of White public school students in Michigan by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
5%
This chart displays the percentage of students of two or more races in Garber High School and the percentage of public school students of two or more races in Michigan by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
All Ethnic Groups
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in Garber High School.
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Michigan.
0.19
This chart displays the diversity score of Garber High School and the public school average diversity score of Michigan by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
≥95%
81%
This chart displays graduation rate of Garber High School and public school graduation rate of Michigan by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
30%
49%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Garber High School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Michigan by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
4%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Garber High School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Michigan by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Garber High School's ranking?
Garber High School is ranked #1284 out of 3,069 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Michigan.
What schools are Garber High School often compared to?
Garber High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Bay City Western High School, Bay City Central High School, John Glenn 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 60-64% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% MI state average).
What is the graduation rate of Garber High School?
The graduation rate of Garber High School is 95%, which is higher than the Michigan state average of 81%.
How many students attend Garber High School?
514 students attend Garber High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
90% of Garber High School students are White, 5% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Garber High School?
Garber High School has a student ration of 11:1, which is lower than the Michigan state average of 17:1.
What grades does Garber High School offer ?
Garber High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Garber High School part of?
Garber High School is part of Essexville-Hampton School District.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 514 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 10%
  • : ≥95% (Top 10%)
  • : Top 50%
  • : 20-24% (Btm 50%)
  • : 60-64% (Top 20%)
  • : 45-49% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education

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