Serving 597 students in grades 9-12, Harrison High School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Michigan for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 10%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 50-54% (which was higher than the Michigan state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 70-74% (which was higher than the Michigan state average of 49%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 was lower than the Michigan state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment was 61% of the student body (majority Black), which was higher than the Michigan state average of 36% (majority Black and Hispanic).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
597 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
46 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)50-54%
40%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)70-74%
49%
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
16%
3%
Hispanic
2%
9%
Black
40%
18%
White
39%
64%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
(18-19)92%
85%
Eligible for Free Lunch
24%
49%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
50-54% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% MI state average), while 70-74% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% MI state average).
What is the graduation rate of Harrison High School?
The graduation rate of Harrison High School is 92%, which is higher than the Michigan state average of 85%.
How many students attend Harrison High School?
597 students attend Harrison High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
40% of Harrison High School students are Black, 39% of students are White, 16% of students are Asian, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Harrison High School?
Harrison High School has a student ration of 13:1, which is lower than the Michigan state average of 17:1.
What grades does Harrison High School offer ?
Harrison High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Harrison High School part of?
Harrison High School is part of Farmington Public School District.
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