Serving 21 students in grades Prekindergarten-12, Port Hope Community School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Michigan for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was <50% (which was higher than the Michigan state average of 37%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was <50% (which was higher than the Michigan state average of 49%).
The student:teacher ratio of 21:1 was higher than the Michigan state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment was 10% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which was lower than the Michigan state average of 36% (majority Black).
School Overview
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-12
Total Students
21 students
Total Classroom Teachers
1 teacher
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(14-15)<50%
37%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(14-15)<50%
49%
Student : Teacher Ratio
21:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
5%
9%
Black
n/a
18%
White
90%
64%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
(14-15)≥50%
85%
Eligible for Free Lunch
14%
49%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
19%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Port HOPE Community Schools School District
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
<50% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 37% MI state average), while <50% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% MI state average).
What is the graduation rate of Port Hope Community School?
The graduation rate of Port Hope Community School is 50%, which is lower than the Michigan state average of 85%.
How many students attend Port Hope Community School?
21 students attend Port Hope Community School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
90% of Port Hope Community School students are White, 5% of students are Hispanic, and 5% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Port Hope Community School?
Port Hope Community School has a student ration of 21:1, which is higher than the Michigan state average of 17:1.
What grades does Port Hope Community School offer ?
Port Hope Community School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-12
What school district is Port Hope Community School part of?
Port Hope Community School is part of Port HOPE Community Schools School District.
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