Serving 892 students in grades 9-12, St. Johns High School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Michigan for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 36% (which is higher than the Michigan state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 67% (which is higher 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 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: 9-12
- Enrollment: 892 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 18:1
- Minority Enrollment: 14%
- Graduation Rate: 96% (Top 5% in MI)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 30%
- Math Proficiency: 36% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 67% (Top 10%)
- Science Proficiency: 50-54% (Top 20%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
St. Johns High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Michigan for:
Category
Attribute
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
Graduation Rate
School Overview
St. Johns High School's student population of 892 students has declined by 6% over five school years.
The teacher population of 49 teachers has grown by 6% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
892 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
49 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
St. Johns 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 St. Johns High School is 0.26, 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
#716 out of 3069 schools
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
36%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
67%
45%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-54%
38%
Student : Teacher Ratio
18:1
17:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
1%
3%
Hispanic
7%
9%
Black
1%
18%
White
86%
64%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
96%
81%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
24%
49%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is St. Johns High School's ranking?
St. Johns High School is ranked #716 out of 3,069 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in Michigan.
What schools are St. Johns High School often compared to?
St. Johns High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Dewitt High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
36% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% MI state average), while 67% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% MI state average).
What is the graduation rate of St. Johns High School?
The graduation rate of St. Johns High School is 96%, which is higher than the Michigan state average of 81%.
How many students attend St. Johns High School?
892 students attend St. Johns High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
86% of St. Johns High School students are White, 7% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of St. Johns High School?
St. Johns High School has a student ration of 18:1, which is higher than the Michigan state average of 17:1.
What grades does St. Johns High School offer ?
St. Johns High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is St. Johns High School part of?
St. Johns High School is part of St. Johns School District.
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