Serving 116 students in grades 6-12, Journey Junior/senior 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 was ≤20% (which was lower than the Michigan state average of 37%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was ≤20% (which was lower than the Michigan state average of 49%).
Minority enrollment was 29% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which was lower than the Michigan state average of 36% (majority Black).
School Overview
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 6-12
Total Students
116 students
Total Classroom Teachers
1 teacher
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(14-15)≤20%
37%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(14-15)≤20%
49%
Student : Teacher Ratio
n/a
17:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
15%
9%
Black
10%
18%
White
71%
64%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
(14-15)21-39%
85%
Eligible for Free Lunch
80%
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 percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤20% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 37% MI state average), while ≤20% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% MI state average).
What is the graduation rate of Journey Junior/senior High School?
The graduation rate of Journey Junior/senior High School is 21-39%, which is lower than the Michigan state average of 85%.
How many students attend Journey Junior/senior High School?
116 students attend Journey Junior/senior High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
71% of Journey Junior/senior High School students are White, 15% of students are Hispanic, 10% of students are Black, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What grades does Journey Junior/senior High School offer ?
Journey Junior/senior High School offers enrollment in grades 6-12
What school district is Journey Junior/senior High School part of?
Journey Junior/senior High School is part of Ludington Area School District.
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