Serving 591 students in grades 9-12, Kingsford High School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Michigan for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 40-44% (which is higher than the Michigan state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 75-79% (which is higher than the Michigan state average of 45%).
The student:teacher ratio of 20:1 is higher than the Michigan state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 9% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is lower than the Michigan state average of 36% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 591 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 20:1
- Minority Enrollment: 9%
- Graduation Rate: ≥95% (Top 10% in MI)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 20%
- Math Proficiency: 40-44% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 75-79% (Top 5%)
- Science Proficiency: 65-69% (Top 5%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Kingsford High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Michigan for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Most improved public schools
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
Graduation Rate
School Overview
Kingsford High School's student population of 591 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 29 teachers has grown by 7% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
591 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
29 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Kingsford High School ranks within the top 20% of all 3,069 schools in Michigan (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Kingsford 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
#479 out of 3069 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
75-79%
45%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
65-69%
38%
Student : Teacher Ratio
20:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
1%
3%
Hispanic
2%
9%
Black
1%
18%
White
91%
64%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
≥95%
81%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
32%
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 Kingsford High School's ranking?
Kingsford High School is ranked #479 out of 3,069 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in Michigan.
What schools are Kingsford High School often compared to?
Kingsford High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Iron Mountain High School, Norway High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
40-44% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% MI state average), while 75-79% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% MI state average).
What is the graduation rate of Kingsford High School?
The graduation rate of Kingsford High School is 95%, which is higher than the Michigan state average of 81%.
How many students attend Kingsford High School?
591 students attend Kingsford High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
91% of Kingsford High School students are White, 5% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Hispanic, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Kingsford High School?
Kingsford High School has a student ration of 20:1, which is higher than the Michigan state average of 17:1.
What grades does Kingsford High School offer ?
Kingsford High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Kingsford High School part of?
Kingsford High School is part of Breitung Township School District.
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