Top Rankings
Birmingham School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Michigan for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 5%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 5%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 5%)
Science Proficiency
Highest science proficiency (Top 5%)
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 5%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2024-25 school year, there are 2 public high schools serving 2,325 students in Birmingham School District. This district's average high testing ranking is 10/10, which is in the top 5% of public high schools in Michigan.
Public High Schools in Birmingham School District have an average math proficiency score of 58% (versus the Michigan public high school average of 30%), and reading proficiency score of 77% (versus the 48% statewide average).
The top ranked public high schools in Birmingham School District are Ernest W Seaholm High School and Wylie E Groves High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking. Public High School in Birmingham School District have a Graduation Rate of 96%, which is more than the Michigan average of 85%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Ernest W Seaholm High School, with 96% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Michigan or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 25% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Michigan public high school average of 35% (majority Black).
Overview
This School District
This State (MI)
# Schools
13 Schools
1,331 Schools
# Students
7,112 Students
539,965 Students
# Teachers
478 Teachers
30,342 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
15:1
District Rank
Birmingham School District, which is ranked within the top 5% of all 860 school districts in Michigan (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 96% has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#26 out of 866 school districts
(Top 5%)
(Top 5%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
61%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
71%
45%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
61%
38%
Graduation Rate
96%
81%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.41
0.54
# American Indian Students
11 Students
5,135 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
1%
# Asian Students
249 Students
17,800 Students
% Asian Students
4%
3%
# Hispanic Students
239 Students
47,824 Students
% Hispanic Students
3%
9%
# Black Students
733 Students
93,337 Students
% Black Students
10%
17%
# White Students
5,424 Students
350,912 Students
% White Students
76%
65%
# Hawaiian Students
3 Students
476 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
453 Students
23,678 Students
% of Two or more races Students
7%
5%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
-
-
# Students in K Grade:
479
5,790
# Students in 1st Grade:
553
5,538
# Students in 2nd Grade:
546
5,697
# Students in 3rd Grade:
539
5,753
# Students in 4th Grade:
534
5,874
# Students in 5th Grade:
542
6,261
# Students in 6th Grade:
540
11,541
# Students in 7th Grade:
493
17,915
# Students in 8th Grade:
561
20,764
# Students in 9th Grade:
513
117,086
# Students in 10th Grade:
569
116,227
# Students in 11th Grade:
580
108,647
# Students in 12th Grade:
629
109,885
# Ungraded Students:
34
2,987
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $23,158 is higher than the state median of $18,370. The school district revenue/student has grown by 17% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $22,723 is higher than the state median of $17,559. The school district spending/student has grown by 23% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$165 MM
$25,476 MM
Spending
$162 MM
$24,351 MM
Revenue / Student
$23,158
$18,370
Spending / Student
$22,723
$17,559
Best Birmingham School District Public High Schools (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Ernest W Seaholm High School
Magnet School
(Math: 64% | Reading: 77%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
2436 W Lincoln St
Birmingham, MI 48009
(248) 203-3702
Birmingham, MI 48009
(248) 203-3702
Grades: 9-12
| 1,215 students
Rank: #22.
Wylie E Groves High School
Magnet School
(Math: 51% | Reading: 77%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
20500 W 13 Mile Rd
Franklin, MI 48025
(248) 203-3520
Franklin, MI 48025
(248) 203-3520
Grades: 9-12
| 1,110 students
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