Sawdon High School serves 35 students in grades 9-12.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was <50% (which was lower than the Michigan state average of 78%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was <50% (which was lower than the Michigan state average of 82%).
The student:teacher ratio of 35:1 was higher than the Michigan state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment was 43% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which was higher than the Michigan state average of 36% (majority Black and Hispanic).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
35 students
Total Classroom Teachers
1 teacher
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(09-10)<50%
78%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(09-10)<50%
82%
Student : Teacher Ratio
35:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
6%
3%
Hispanic
17%
9%
Black
11%
18%
White
57%
64%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
9%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
(14-15)60-79%
85%
Eligible for Free Lunch
31%
49%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
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 78% MI state average), while <50% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 82% MI state average).
What is the graduation rate of Sawdon High School?
The graduation rate of Sawdon High School is 60-79%, which is lower than the Michigan state average of 85%.
How many students attend Sawdon High School?
35 students attend Sawdon High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
57% of Sawdon High School students are White, 17% of students are Hispanic, 11% of students are Black, 9% of students are Two or more races, and 6% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Sawdon High School?
Sawdon High School has a student ration of 35:1, which is higher than the Michigan state average of 17:1.
What grades does Sawdon High School offer ?
Sawdon High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Sawdon High School part of?
Sawdon High School is part of Grand Ledge Public Schools School District.
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