Serving 888 students in grades 9-12, Kearsley 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 25-29% (which is lower than the Michigan state average of 36%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 45-49% (which is approximately equal to the Michigan state average of 48%).
The student:teacher ratio of 20:1 is higher than the Michigan state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 23% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Michigan state average of 36% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 888 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 20:1
- Minority Enrollment: 23%
- Graduation Rate: 80% (Btm 50% in MI)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 25-29% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 45-49% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education
School Overview
Kearsley High School's student population of 888 students has declined by 9% over five school years.
The teacher population of 45 teachers has declined by 8% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
888 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
45 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Kearsley High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 2,925 schools in Michigan (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Kearsley High School is 0.39, 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
#1565 out of 2925 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
36%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
48%
Student : Teacher Ratio
20:1
17:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
6%
9%
Black
11%
18%
White
77%
64%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
80%
84%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
69%
47%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Kearsley High School's ranking?
Kearsley High School is ranked #1565 out of 2,925 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Michigan.
What schools are Kearsley High School often compared to?
Kearsley High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Davison High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
25-29% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 36% MI state average), while 45-49% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 48% MI state average).
What is the graduation rate of Kearsley High School?
The graduation rate of Kearsley High School is 80%, which is lower than the Michigan state average of 84%.
How many students attend Kearsley High School?
888 students attend Kearsley High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
77% of Kearsley High School students are White, 11% of students are Black, 6% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Kearsley High School?
Kearsley High School has a student ration of 20:1, which is higher than the Michigan state average of 17:1.
What grades does Kearsley High School offer ?
Kearsley High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Kearsley High School part of?
Kearsley High School is part of Kearsley Community School District.
School Reviews
3 12/6/2018
I believe the educational system in this country is just appalling! Kearsley High School is no exception. The quality of education there has gone down hill over the past 10 years. Kearsley High School use to rank in the top 50% of Michigan schools. Now they rank in the bottom. A very small percentage of the kids that graduate there are prepared for college. If Johnny can't read, don't pass him until he can. Otherwise, Johnny goes to college and flunks out of his English course and is unable to write papers in his non-English courses. College teachers should not be required to teach students basic math and English courses. That is the job of the grade school, middle school and high school teachers.On a side note to parents of either current or non-current Kearsley High School students commenting on this and other sites, "please" use spell check. I see some parents giving Kearsley High School four and five stars. However, I cannot help but cringe when I read some of these reviews. Comments like, "I think that its a good place to learn and have a "grate" education", just make me sad.
5 5/12/2014
I think that kearsley schools are good schools as far as learning and I think that they need to make more improvements to the elementary schools that need it. I am a kearsley parent with two kids and I think that its a good place to learn and have a grate education.
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