Serving 143 students in grades 8-12, Harbor 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 ≤5% (which is lower than the Michigan state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 15-19% (which is lower than the Michigan state average of 45%).
Minority enrollment is 13% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Michigan state average of 36% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Alternative school / Magnet School
- Grades: 8-12
- Enrollment: 143 students
- Minority Enrollment: 13%
- Graduation Rate: 60-69% (Btm 50% in MI)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: ≤5% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 15-19% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 20-24% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Harbor High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Michigan for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
School Overview
Harbor High School's student population of 143 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 8-12
Total Students
143 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
7 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Harbor 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 Harbor High School is 0.24, 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
#2858 out of 3069 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤5%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
15-19%
45%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
38%
Student : Teacher Ratio
n/a
17:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
9%
9%
Black
n/a
18%
White
87%
64%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
60-69%
81%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
53%
49%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Harbor High School's ranking?
Harbor High School is ranked #2858 out of 3,069 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Michigan.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤5% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% MI state average), while 15-19% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% MI state average).
What is the graduation rate of Harbor High School?
The graduation rate of Harbor High School is 60-69%, which is lower than the Michigan state average of 81%.
How many students attend Harbor High School?
143 students attend Harbor High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
87% of Harbor High School students are White, 9% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What grades does Harbor High School offer ?
Harbor High School offers enrollment in grades 8-12
What school district is Harbor High School part of?
Harbor High School is part of Huron Valley Schools School District.
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