Serving 498 students in grades 6-12, Gwinn Middlehigh 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 14% (which is lower than the Michigan state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 27% (which is lower than the Michigan state average of 45%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is lower than the Michigan state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 17% 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: 6-12
- Enrollment: 498 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 17%
- Graduation Rate: 70-79% (Btm 50% in MI)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 14% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 27% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 25-29% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education
School Overview
Gwinn Middlehigh School's student population of 498 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 31 teachers has grown by 6% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 6-12
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
498 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
31 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Gwinn Middlehigh 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 Gwinn Middlehigh School is 0.30, 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
#2501 out of 3069 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
14%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
27%
45%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
38%
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
17:1
American Indian
2%
1%
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
5%
9%
Black
1%
18%
White
83%
64%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
9%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
70-79%
81%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
55%
49%
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 Gwinn Middlehigh School's ranking?
Gwinn Middlehigh School is ranked #2501 out of 3,069 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Michigan.
What schools are Gwinn Middlehigh School often compared to?
Gwinn Middlehigh Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Ishpeming High School, Negaunee High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
14% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% MI state average), while 27% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% MI state average).
What is the graduation rate of Gwinn Middlehigh School?
The graduation rate of Gwinn Middlehigh School is 70-79%, which is lower than the Michigan state average of 81%.
How many students attend Gwinn Middlehigh School?
498 students attend Gwinn Middlehigh School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
83% of Gwinn Middlehigh School students are White, 9% of students are Two or more races, 5% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Gwinn Middlehigh School?
Gwinn Middlehigh School has a student ration of 16:1, which is lower than the Michigan state average of 17:1.
What grades does Gwinn Middlehigh School offer ?
Gwinn Middlehigh School offers enrollment in grades 6-12 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Gwinn Middlehigh School part of?
Gwinn Middlehigh School is part of Gwinn Area Community Schools School District.
School Reviews
2 6/22/2015
I would NOT recommend sending kids there, Gwinn High School is a joke!! This school is way behind in everything!!! No teacher to parent involvement, and the schools test scores are not well at all. With a graduation of around 70percent that is pretty bad!!!
2 12/2/2007
I would not recommend this school too a lot of the people that I know, because the level of parent and teacher involement is not the best to a lot of the kids that I go to school with now so.
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