Serving 343 students in grades Kindergarten-12, Hale Area School ranks in the top 50% 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 45-49% (which is approximately equal to the Michigan state average of 45%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is lower than the Michigan state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 9% 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: Kindergarten-12
- Enrollment: 343 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 9%
- Graduation Rate: ≥80% (Top 50% in MI)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50%
- Math Proficiency: 35-39% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 45-49% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 30-39% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Hale Area School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Michigan for:
Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools
School Overview
Hale Area School's student population of 343 students has grown by 195% over five school years.
The teacher population of 23 teachers has grown by 228% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-12
Total Students
343 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
23 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Hale Area 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 Hale Area School is 0.17, 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
#1316 out of 3069 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
45%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-39%
38%
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
17:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
3%
9%
Black
1%
18%
White
91%
64%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
≥80%
81%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
71%
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 Hale Area School's ranking?
Hale Area School is ranked #1316 out of 3,069 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Michigan.
What schools are Hale Area School often compared to?
Hale Area Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Oscoda Area High School, Tawas Area 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 45-49% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% MI state average).
What is the graduation rate of Hale Area School?
The graduation rate of Hale Area School is 80%, which is lower than the Michigan state average of 81%.
How many students attend Hale Area School?
343 students attend Hale Area School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
91% of Hale Area School students are White, 4% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Hispanic, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Hale Area School?
Hale Area School has a student ration of 15:1, which is lower than the Michigan state average of 17:1.
What grades does Hale Area School offer ?
Hale Area School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-12
What school district is Hale Area School part of?
Hale Area School is part of Hale Area Schools School District.
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