Reading High School

301 Chestnut St
Reading, MI 49274
(School attendance zone shown in map)
4/
10
Bottom 50%
Serving 303 students in grades 7-12, Reading 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 35-39% (which is lower than the Michigan state average of 45%).
The student:teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the Michigan state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 5% of the student body (majority American Indian and Black), which is lower than the Michigan state average of 37% (majority Black).

Quick Stats (2025)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: 7-12
  • Enrollment: 303 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 18:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 5%
  • : 70-79% (Btm 50% in MI)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 20-24% (Btm 50%)
  • : 35-39% (Btm 50%)
  • : 30-34% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education

School Overview

Reading High School's student population of 303 students has declined by 17% over five school years.
The teacher population of 17 teachers has declined by 10% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 7-12
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
303 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
17 teachers
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School Rankings

Reading 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 Reading High School is 0.10, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.56. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (MI)
#1990 out of 3069 schools
(Bottom 50%)
This chart displays the overall school rank of Reading High School, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
20-24%
34%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Reading High School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Michigan by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
35-39%
45%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Reading High School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Michigan by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
30-34%
38%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of Reading High School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of public schools in Michigan by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
18:1
17:1
This chart displays the student teacher ratio of Reading High School and the public school average student teacher ratio of Michigan by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
American Indian
2%
1%
This chart displays the percentage of American Indian students in Reading High School and percentage of American Indian public school students in Michigan by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Asian
n/a
4%
This chart displays the percentage of Asian students in Reading High School and the percentage of Asian public school students in Michigan by year, with the latest 2013-14 school year data.
Hispanic
1%
9%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Reading High School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in Michigan by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Black
1%
18%
This chart displays the percentage of Black students in Reading High School and the percentage of Black public school students in Michigan by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
White
95%
63%
This chart displays the percentage of White students in Reading High School and the percentage of White public school students in Michigan by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
5%
This chart displays the percentage of students of two or more races in Reading High School and the percentage of public school students of two or more races in Michigan by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
All Ethnic Groups
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in Reading High School.
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Michigan.
0.10
This chart displays the diversity score of Reading High School and the public school average diversity score of Michigan by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
70-79%
81%
This chart displays graduation rate of Reading High School and public school graduation rate of Michigan by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
56%
50%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Reading High School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Michigan by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
11%
4%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Reading High School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Michigan by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Reading High School's ranking?
Reading High School is ranked #1990 out of 3,069 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Michigan.
What schools are Reading High School often compared to?
Reading High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Jonesville 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 35-39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% MI state average).
What is the graduation rate of Reading High School?
The graduation rate of Reading High School is 70-79%, which is lower than the Michigan state average of 81%.
How many students attend Reading High School?
303 students attend Reading High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
95% of Reading High School students are White, 2% of students are American Indian, 1% of students are Hispanic, 1% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Reading High School?
Reading High School has a student ration of 18:1, which is higher than the Michigan state average of 17:1.
What grades does Reading High School offer ?
Reading High School offers enrollment in grades 7-12 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Reading High School part of?
Reading High School is part of Reading Community Schools School District.

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Quick Stats (2025)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: 7-12
  • Enrollment: 303 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 18:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 5%
  • : 70-79% (Btm 50%)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 20-24% (Btm 50%)
  • : 35-39% (Btm 50%)
  • : 30-34% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education

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