Serving 982 students in grades 9-12, Thornapple Kellogg High School ranks in the top 50% 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 40% (which is higher than the Michigan state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 57% (which is higher than the Michigan state average of 45%).
The student:teacher ratio of 19:1 is higher than the Michigan state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 12% 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: 982 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 19:1
- Minority Enrollment: 12%
- Graduation Rate: 91% (Top 30% in MI)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50%
- Math Proficiency: 40% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 57% (Top 30%)
- Science Proficiency: 40% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education
School Overview
Thornapple Kellogg High School's student population of 982 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 51 teachers has grown by 10% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
982 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
51 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Thornapple Kellogg High School ranks within the top 50% of all 3,069 schools in Michigan (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Thornapple Kellogg 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
#954 out of 3069 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
40%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
57%
45%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
40%
38%
Student : Teacher Ratio
19:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
1%
3%
Hispanic
6%
9%
Black
2%
18%
White
88%
64%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
91%
81%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
29%
49%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Thornapple Kellogg High School's ranking?
Thornapple Kellogg High School is ranked #954 out of 3,069 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Michigan.
What schools are Thornapple Kellogg High School often compared to?
Thornapple Kellogg High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Hastings High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
40% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% MI state average), while 57% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% MI state average).
What is the graduation rate of Thornapple Kellogg High School?
The graduation rate of Thornapple Kellogg High School is 91%, which is higher than the Michigan state average of 81%.
How many students attend Thornapple Kellogg High School?
982 students attend Thornapple Kellogg High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
88% of Thornapple Kellogg High School students are White, 6% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Thornapple Kellogg High School?
Thornapple Kellogg High School has a student ration of 19:1, which is higher than the Michigan state average of 17:1.
What grades does Thornapple Kellogg High School offer ?
Thornapple Kellogg High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Thornapple Kellogg High School part of?
Thornapple Kellogg High School is part of Thornapple Kellogg School District.
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