Serving 51 students in grades 9-12, New School High School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Michigan for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is <50% (which is higher than the Michigan state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is ≥50% (which is higher than the Michigan state average of 45%).
The student:teacher ratio of 9:1 is lower than the Michigan state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 12% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Michigan state average of 36% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 51 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 9:1
- Minority Enrollment: 12%
- Graduation Rate: ≥50% (Btm 50% in MI)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 30%
- Math Proficiency: <50% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: ≥50% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: <50% (Top 30%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
New School High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Michigan for:
Category
Attribute
Math Proficiency
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
New School High School's student population of 51 students has declined by 37% over five school years.
The teacher population of 6 teachers has declined by 14% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
51 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
6 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
New School High School ranks within the top 30% of all 3,069 schools in Michigan (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of New School High School is 0.22, 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
#761 out of 3069 schools
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
<50%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
≥50%
45%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
<50%
38%
Student : Teacher Ratio
9:1
17:1
American Indian
2%
1%
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
n/a
9%
Black
10%
18%
White
88%
64%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
≥50%
81%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
24%
49%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is New School High School's ranking?
New School High School is ranked #761 out of 3,069 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in Michigan.
What schools are New School High School often compared to?
New School High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Northville High School, Salem High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
<50% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% MI state average), while ≥50% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% MI state average).
What is the graduation rate of New School High School?
The graduation rate of New School High School is 50%, which is lower than the Michigan state average of 81%.
How many students attend New School High School?
51 students attend New School High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
88% of New School High School students are White, 10% of students are Black, and 2% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of New School High School?
New School High School has a student ration of 9:1, which is lower than the Michigan state average of 17:1.
What grades does New School High School offer ?
New School High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is New School High School part of?
New School High School is part of New School High School District.
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