Baldwin Senior High School

Summary:

Baldwin Senior High School is a small public high school in Baldwin, Michigan, serving 119 students in grades 9-12. The school has a predominantly White student population, with significant percentages of African American and multiracial students.

Despite its small size, Baldwin Senior High School faces significant challenges. The school consistently ranks in the bottom 30% of Michigan high schools, with declining four-year graduation rates (from 85.7% in 2018-2019 to 64.0% in 2022-2023) and a concerning increase in dropout rates (from 9.5% to 28.0% over the same period). Baldwin Senior High School also struggles with high chronic absenteeism, reaching 50.3% in the 2022-2023 school year, and lower test scores compared to the state average and nearby schools like Mason County Eastern Junior HighHigh School and Reed City High School. Additionally, the school has an extremely high percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, at 95.8% in the 2022-2023 school year, suggesting significant socioeconomic challenges.

The data paints a concerning picture of Baldwin Senior High School's performance, with clear trends of declining academic achievement and student engagement. Addressing these issues will be crucial for the school to better serve its community. Potential areas for improvement include tackling chronic absenteeism, increasing graduation rates, and improving academic performance on standardized tests. Comparing the school's metrics to nearby Mason County Eastern Schools and Reed City Area Public Schools highlights the significant challenges Baldwin Senior High School faces and the need for targeted interventions to support student success.


Detail:

Public 9-12

 525 4th St
       Baldwin, MI  49304-9518


(231) 745-4683

District: Baldwin Community Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $25,145 Help


Feeder schools for Baldwin Senior High School:

Elementary:    Baldwin Elementary School
Middle:    Baldwin Junior High School

Student/teacher ratio:  6.9 Help
Number of students:  128

Racial breakdown:

White:
60.9%
Two or more races:
17.2%
African American:
14.1%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  96.1% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Baldwin Senior High School is not ranked due for the most recent year due to insufficient test score data. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 30.36. (See more...)
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The four-year cohort graduation rate measures the percentage of students at Baldwin Senior High School who earn a standard high school diploma within four years of starting ninth grade.
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The high school dropout rate measures the percentage of students who do not complete their high school education.
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Chronic absenteeism in a school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.
Student Body
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Compare Details Student population at Baldwin Senior High School is diverse. Racial makeup is: White (60.9%), two or more races (17.2%), African American (14.1%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 96.1% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Baldwin Senior High School is 6.9. (See more...)
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Compare Baldwin Senior High School employs 18.4 full-time teachers.
Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Baldwin Senior High School is $25,145.
Schooldigger Rankings:

Baldwin Senior High School was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.

Baldwin Community Schools:

SchoolDigger ranks Baldwin Community Schools 528th of 610 Michigan school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Baldwin Senior High School

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Rank History for all students at Baldwin Senior High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2006 29.93 553rd 705 21.6%
2007 32.19 561st 767 26.9%
2008 33.35 555th 750 26.0%
2009 22.11 594th 754 21.2%
2010 32.39 552nd 765 27.8%
2011 29.71 575th 784 26.7%
2012 19.29 603rd 773 22.0%
2013 33.18 539th 805 33.0%
2014 27.98 572nd 799 28.4%
2015 26.01 614th 832 26.2%
2016 55.83 364th 852 57.3%
2017 6.11 732nd 835 12.3%
2018 22.72 602nd 824 26.9%
2023 30.36 516th 735 29.8%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Baldwin Senior High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 42.95 409th 755 45.8%
2023 42.54 357th 614 41.9%
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Rank History for White students at Baldwin Senior High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 11.88 605th 708 14.5%
2023 22.71 522nd 647 19.3%
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Data source: test scores: Michigan Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

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Enrollment information for Baldwin Senior High School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 168 87 0 0 3 n/a n/a -7 251
1989 134 95 0 2 1 n/a n/a -1 231
1990 141 93 0 4 0 n/a n/a -1 237
1991 141 93 0 4 0 n/a n/a 0 238
1992 126 78 0 2 2 n/a n/a 0 208
1993 126 65 0 2 2 n/a n/a 0 195
1994 120 87 0 4 3 n/a n/a 0 214
1995 123 74 1 2 0 n/a n/a 0 200
1996 123 74 1 2 0 n/a n/a 0 200
1997 123 83 1 0 1 n/a n/a 0 208
1998 126 62 2 1 1 n/a n/a 0 192
1999 117 50 2 0 1 n/a n/a 0 170
2000 129 53 2 1 1 n/a n/a 0 186
2001 108 66 3 2 0 n/a n/a 0 179
2002 107 80 0 3 0 n/a n/a 0 190
2003 107 80 0 3 0 n/a n/a 0 190
2004 122 73 0 4 0 n/a n/a 0 199
2005 116 78 2 7 0 n/a n/a 0 203
2006 106 79 2 7 1 n/a n/a 0 195
2007 106 72 1 6 1 n/a n/a 0 186
2008 91 56 1 7 1 n/a n/a 0 156
2009 90 61 0 6 2 n/a n/a 2 161
2010 85 61 0 9 2 n/a n/a 2 159
2011 92 45 0 9 2 0 17 0 165
2012 96 59 0 7 0 0 2 0 164
2013 86 51 0 3 0 0 0 0 140
2014 84 56 0 5 0 0 2 0 147
2015 80 62 0 2 0 0 4 0 148
2016 77 51 1 3 0 0 1 0 133
2017 59 41 1 4 2 0 2 0 109
2018 63 39 0 4 2 0 7 0 115
2019 54 28 0 10 2 0 9 0 103
2020 63 21 0 11 2 0 19 0 116
2021 64 27 0 10 0 0 26 0 127
2022 62 17 0 9 0 0 26 0 114
2023 72 17 0 7 1 0 22 0 119
2024 78 18 1 8 1 0 22 0 128

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Baldwin Senior High School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 251 n/a n/a n/a
1989 231 n/a n/a 56.3
1990 237 21.0 11.2 56.5
1991 238 n/a n/a n/a
1992 208 n/a n/a 43.8
1993 195 n/a 0.0 47.2
1994 214 17.7 12.1 41.6
1995 200 45.6 4.4 54
1996 200 45.6 4.4 54
1997 208 16.0 13.0 56.3
1998 192 15.0 12.8 65.1
1999 170 13.0 13.1 79.4
2000 186 12.2 15.2 66.7
2001 179 13.0 13.8 98.3
2002 190 11.3 16.8 94.7
2003 190 11.3 16.8 94.7
2004 199 10.0 19.9 69.8
2005 203 12.0 16.9 95.1
2006 195 13.1 14.9 79.5
2007 186 12.3 15.1 81.2
2008 156 12.0 13.0 79.5
2009 161 12.7 12.7 85.5
2010 159 12.8 12.3 84.1
2011 165 11.3 14.5 91.5
2012 164 13.0 12.6 84.8
2013 140 10.8 12.9 93.6
2014 147 11.1 13.1 88.4
2015 148 10.0 14.8 87.8
2016 133 10.0 13.3 91
2017 109 10.6 10.2 84.4
2018 115 8.9 12.8 91.3
2019 103 8.8 11.7 91.3
2020 116 7.8 14.7 92.2
2021 127 7.9 15.8 96.9
2022 114 7.5 15.2 96.5
2023 119 12.1 9.8 95.8
2024 128 18.4 6.9 96.1

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Baldwin Senior High School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 251 n/a n/a n/a
1989 231 n/a n/a 56.3
1990 237 21.0 11.2 56.5
1991 238 n/a n/a n/a
1992 208 n/a n/a 43.8
1993 195 n/a 0.0 47.2
1994 214 17.7 12.1 41.6
1995 200 45.6 4.4 54
1996 200 45.6 4.4 54
1997 208 16.0 13.0 56.3
1998 192 15.0 12.8 65.1
1999 170 13.0 13.1 79.4
2000 186 12.2 15.2 66.7
2001 179 13.0 13.8 98.3
2002 190 11.3 16.8 94.7
2003 190 11.3 16.8 94.7
2004 199 10.0 19.9 69.8
2005 203 12.0 16.9 95.1
2006 195 13.1 14.9 79.5
2007 186 12.3 15.1 81.2
2008 156 12.0 13.0 79.5
2009 161 12.7 12.7 85.5
2010 159 12.8 12.3 84.1
2011 165 11.3 14.5 91.5
2012 164 13.0 12.6 84.8
2013 140 10.8 12.9 93.6
2014 147 11.1 13.1 88.4
2015 148 10.0 14.8 87.8
2016 133 10.0 13.3 91
2017 109 10.6 10.2 84.4
2018 115 8.9 12.8 91.3
2019 103 8.8 11.7 91.3
2020 116 7.8 14.7 92.2
2021 127 7.9 15.8 96.9
2022 114 7.5 15.2 96.5
2023 119 12.1 9.8 95.8
2024 128 18.4 6.9 96.1

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.
Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Baldwin Senior High School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $1,296 (6.4%) $19,093 (93.6%) $20,389
2020 $1,523 (8.1%) $17,274 (91.9%) $18,797
2021 $2,355 (12.6%) $16,292 (87.4%) $18,647
2022 $14,289 (62.2%) $8,680 (37.8%) $22,969
2023 $2,676 (10.6%) $22,469 (89.4%) $25,145

Data source: Michigan Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Baldwin Senior High School

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
11th Grade Social Studies (Baldwin Senior High School)26.331.8
 5.5%
   11th Grade Social Studies (Baldwin Community Schools)26.331.8
 5.5%
   11th Grade Social Studies (Michigan)46.636.1
 10.5%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students103119
 15.5%
African American2817
 39.3%
American Indian21
 50%
Asian00
Hispanic107
 30%
Pacific Islander00
White5472
 33.3%
Two or More Races922
 144.4%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients91.3%95.8%
 4.5%


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Frequently Asked Questions about Baldwin Senior High School

In the 2023-24 school year, 128 students attended Baldwin Senior High School.

Baldwin Senior High School is fed by the following schools:

Elementary : Baldwin Elementary School
Middle : Baldwin Junior High School

Students at Baldwin Senior High School are 61% White, 17% Two or more races, 14% African American, 6% Hispanic.


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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Michigan Department of Education.

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