Utica High School

47255 Shelby Rd
Utica, MI 48317
(School attendance zone shown in map)
7/
10
Top 50%
Serving 1,368 students in grades 10-12, Utica 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 32% (which is lower than the Michigan state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 63% (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 17% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is lower than the Michigan state average of 36% (majority Black).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: 10-12
  • Enrollment: 1,368 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 19:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 17%
  • : 95% (Top 20% in MI)
  • : Top 50%
  • : 32% (Top 50%)
  • : 63% (Top 20%)
  • : 34% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Utica High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Michigan for:

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Attribute

School Overview

Utica High School's student population of 1,368 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 73 teachers has grown by 19% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 10-12
Total Students
1,368 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
73 teachers
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Students by Grade
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School Rankings

Utica 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 Utica High School is 0.31, 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.
This School
State Level (MI)
#1017 out of 3069 schools
(Top 50%)
This chart displays the overall school rank of Utica High School, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
32%
34%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Utica 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.
63%
45%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Utica 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.
34%
38%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of Utica 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
19:1
17:1
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American Indian
n/a
1%
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Asian
4%
3%
This chart displays the percentage of Asian students in Utica High School and the percentage of Asian public school students in Michigan by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hispanic
5%
9%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Utica High School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in Michigan by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Black
5%
18%
This chart displays the percentage of Black students in Utica High School and the percentage of Black public school students in Michigan by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
White
83%
64%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
5%
This chart displays the percentage of students of two or more races in Utica 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 Utica High School.
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Michigan.
0.31
This chart displays the diversity score of Utica High School and the public school average diversity score of Michigan by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
95%
81%
This chart displays graduation rate of Utica 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
32%
49%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Utica 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
4%
4%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Utica 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 Utica High School's ranking?
Utica High School is ranked #1017 out of 3,069 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Michigan.
What schools are Utica High School often compared to?
Utica High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Eisenhower High School, Henry Ford Ii High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
32% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% MI state average), while 63% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% MI state average).
What is the graduation rate of Utica High School?
The graduation rate of Utica High School is 95%, which is higher than the Michigan state average of 81%.
How many students attend Utica High School?
1,368 students attend Utica High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
83% of Utica High School students are White, 5% of students are Black, 5% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Asian, and 3% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Utica High School?
Utica High School has a student ration of 19:1, which is higher than the Michigan state average of 17:1.
What grades does Utica High School offer ?
Utica High School offers enrollment in grades 10-12
What school district is Utica High School part of?
Utica High School is part of Utica Community Schools School District.

School Reviews

1   5/29/2021
This is the worst school and district you could ever choose for your child. They only believe in educating the over-achievers. If your child has any type of learning disorder, they will spend thousands of dollars on attorneys so they don't have to educate him/her. I filed a state complaint against this school and won. However, they still played tricks and games to make sure they didn't have to educate my child. I ended up getting an additional education for my child outside of school and my child is attending college despite their efforts to keep him literate. Run fast! There are much better schools than any in this district. The administration for this school is dishonest and has a superiority complex. Their Special Services professionals have been paid well to give false information and opinion.
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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: 10-12
  • Enrollment: 1,368 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 19:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 17%
  • : 95% (Top 20%)
  • : Top 50%
  • : 32% (Top 50%)
  • : 63% (Top 20%)
  • : 34% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education

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