Serving 289 students in grades 6-12, Morenci Middle And 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 20-24% (which is lower than the Michigan state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 45-49% (which is approximately equal to the Michigan state average of 45%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is lower than the Michigan state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 14% 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: 6-12
- Enrollment: 289 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 14%
- Graduation Rate: 80-89% (Top 50% in MI)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 20-24% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 45-49% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 35-39% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Morenci Middle And High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Michigan for:
Category
Attribute
Student Attention
School Overview
Morenci Middle And High School's student population of 289 students has declined by 30% over five school years.
The teacher population of 20 teachers has declined by 16% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 6-12
Total Students
289 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
20 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Morenci Middle And 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 Morenci Middle And High School is 0.25, 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
#1711 out of 3069 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
45%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
38%
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
11%
9%
Black
n/a
18%
White
86%
64%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
80-89%
81%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
46%
49%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Morenci Middle And High School's ranking?
Morenci Middle And High School is ranked #1711 out of 3,069 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Michigan.
What schools are Morenci Middle And High School often compared to?
Morenci Middle And High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Sand Creek High School, Hudson Area Jrsr High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
20-24% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% MI state average), while 45-49% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% MI state average).
What is the graduation rate of Morenci Middle And High School?
The graduation rate of Morenci Middle And High School is 80-89%, which is lower than the Michigan state average of 81%.
How many students attend Morenci Middle And High School?
289 students attend Morenci Middle And High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
86% of Morenci Middle And High School students are White, 11% of students are Hispanic, and 3% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Morenci Middle And High School?
Morenci Middle And High School has a student ration of 14:1, which is lower than the Michigan state average of 17:1.
What grades does Morenci Middle And High School offer ?
Morenci Middle And High School offers enrollment in grades 6-12
What school district is Morenci Middle And High School part of?
Morenci Middle And High School is part of Morenci Area Schools School District.
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