Serving 254 students in grades 9-12, Hesperia 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 11-19% (which is lower than the Michigan state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 30-39% (which is lower than the Michigan state average of 45%).
The student:teacher ratio of 25:1 is higher 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: 9-12
- Enrollment: 254 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 25:1
- Minority Enrollment: 9%
- Graduation Rate: 85-89% (Top 50% in MI)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 11-19% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 30-39% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 11-19% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education
School Overview
Hesperia High School's student population of 254 students has declined by 12% over five school years.
The teacher population of 10 teachers has declined by 28% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
254 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
10 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Hesperia 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 Hesperia High 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
#2287 out of 3069 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
11-19%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-39%
45%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
11-19%
38%
Student : Teacher Ratio
25:1
17:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
8%
9%
Black
n/a
18%
White
91%
64%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
85-89%
81%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
54%
49%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Hesperia High School's ranking?
Hesperia High School is ranked #2287 out of 3,069 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Michigan.
What schools are Hesperia High School often compared to?
Hesperia High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Walkerville Public School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
11-19% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% MI state average), while 30-39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% MI state average).
What is the graduation rate of Hesperia High School?
The graduation rate of Hesperia High School is 85-89%, which is higher than the Michigan state average of 81%.
How many students attend Hesperia High School?
254 students attend Hesperia High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
91% of Hesperia High School students are White, 8% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Hesperia High School?
Hesperia High School has a student ration of 25:1, which is higher than the Michigan state average of 17:1.
What grades does Hesperia High School offer ?
Hesperia High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Hesperia High School part of?
Hesperia High School is part of Hesperia Community Schools School District.
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