Serving 445 students in grades 9-12, Gladstone Area High School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Michigan for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 35-39% (which is higher 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 20:1 is higher than the Michigan state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 10% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is lower than the Michigan state average of 37% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 445 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 20:1
- Minority Enrollment: 10%
- Graduation Rate: 90-94% (Top 20% in MI)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 30%
- Math Proficiency: 35-39% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 60-64% (Top 20%)
- Science Proficiency: 45-49% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Gladstone Area High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Michigan for:
Category
Attribute
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Graduation Rate
School Overview
Gladstone Area High School's student population of 445 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 22 teachers has declined by 8% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
445 students

Gender %

Total Classroom Teachers
22 teachers

Students by Grade

School Rankings
Gladstone Area High School ranks within the top 30% of all 3,069 schools in Michigan (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Gladstone Area High School is 0.19, 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
#731 out of 3069 schools
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)

Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
34%

Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-64%
45%

Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
38%

Student : Teacher Ratio
20:1
17:1

American Indian
5%
1%

Asian
n/a
4%

Hispanic
1%
9%

Black
1%
18%

White
90%
63%

Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
5%

All Ethnic Groups



Graduation Rate
90-94%
81%

Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
31%
50%

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 Gladstone Area High School's ranking?
Gladstone Area High School is ranked #731 out of 3,069 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in Michigan.
What schools are Gladstone Area High School often compared to?
Gladstone Area High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Escanaba Juniorsenior High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
35-39% 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 Gladstone Area High School?
The graduation rate of Gladstone Area High School is 90-94%, which is higher than the Michigan state average of 81%.
How many students attend Gladstone Area High School?
445 students attend Gladstone Area High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
90% of Gladstone Area High School students are White, 5% of students are American Indian, 3% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Gladstone Area High School?
Gladstone Area High School has a student ration of 20:1, which is higher than the Michigan state average of 17:1.
What grades does Gladstone Area High School offer ?
Gladstone Area High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Gladstone Area High School part of?
Gladstone Area High School is part of Gladstone Area Schools School District.
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