Davison High School

Summary:

Davison High School is a public high school located in Davison, Michigan, serving grades 9-12 with a total enrollment of 1,694 students. The school is part of the Davison Community Schools district, which is ranked 97 out of 610 districts in Michigan and has a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Davison High School consistently achieves high 4-year graduation rates, ranging from 90.8% to 97.1% over the past 5 years, significantly higher than the nearby Davison Alternative Education school, which had a 52.7% graduation rate in 2022-2023. The school also outperforms the state and district averages in several key test score metrics, including SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing (61.4% proficiency vs. 51.3% state) and M-Step Social Studies (45.6% proficiency vs. 39.6% state). Davison High School has a more diverse student population compared to some nearby schools, with 83.59% White, 4.31% African American, 6.91% Hispanic, and 4.31% multi-racial students.

While Davison High School generally outperforms nearby schools like Goodrich High School and Kearsley High School, the school has seen a significant increase in chronic absenteeism, from 12.6% in 2019-2020 to 39.6% in 2020-2021, which is an area of concern. Additionally, the school's performance varies across different student subgroups, with higher rankings for African American and Hispanic students, but lower rankings for special education and multi-racial students.


Detail:

Public 9-12

 1250 N Oak Rd
       Davison, MI  48423-9156


(810) 591-3539

District: Davison Community Schools

SchoolDigger Rank:
203rd of 743 Michigan High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $13,496 Help


Feeder schools for Davison High School:

Elementary:    Central Elementary School
    Gates Elementary School
    Hill Elementary School
    Siple Elementary School
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Middle:    Davison Middle School
    Hahn Intermediate School

Student/teacher ratio:  19.8 Help
Number of students:  1,616

Racial breakdown:

White:
82.0%
Hispanic:
6.7%
Two or more races:
5.6%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  40.9% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Davison High School ranks better than 72.7% of high schools in Michigan. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 66.31. (See more...)
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The four-year cohort graduation rate measures the percentage of students at Davison 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 Racial makeup is: White (82%), Hispanic (6.7%), two or more races (5.6%). (See more...)
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Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Davison High School is 19.8. (See more...)
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Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Davison High School is $13,496.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Davison High School:

SchoolDigger ranks Davison High School 203rd of 743 Michigan public high schools. (See Davison High School in the ranking list.)

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Davison Community Schools:

SchoolDigger ranks Davison Community Schools 97th of 610 Michigan school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Davison High School

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Rank History for all students at Davison High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2006 85.64 72nd 705 89.8%
2007 88.98 45th 767 94.1%
2008 87.45 68th 750 90.9%
2009 83.67 103rd 754 86.3%
2010 83.85 86th 765 88.8%
2011 87.15 56th 784 92.9%
2012 88.90 66th 773 91.5%
2013 88.17 76th 805 90.6%
2014 87.54 73rd 799 90.9%
2015 75.76 183rd 832 78.0%
2016 81.58 120th 852 85.9%
2017 80.07 127th 835 84.8%
2018 78.36 156th 824 81.1%
2019 82.79 102nd 666 84.7%
2021 58.69 192nd 561 65.8%
2022 59.21 230th 531 56.7%
2023 73.33 159th 735 78.4%
2024 66.31 203rd 743 72.7%
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Rank History for Multi-racial students at Davison High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 24.88 17th 24 29.2%
2023 59.26 42nd 110 61.8%
2024 34.19 63rd 105 40.0%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Davison High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 16.92 276th 315 12.4%
2019 20.74 52nd 61 14.8%
2023 22.77 91st 116 21.6%
2024 15.45 118th 130 9.2%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Davison High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 78.18 110th 755 85.4%
2019 79.33 80th 532 85.0%
2021 54.07 182nd 417 56.4%
2022 52.07 196th 369 46.9%
2023 72.84 117th 614 80.9%
2024 64.37 191st 654 70.8%
See the entire list of Best Michigan High Schools for Low Socio Economic Status Students!

Rank History for Female students at Davison High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 76.40 144th 710 79.7%
2019 79.99 89th 554 83.9%
2021 56.29 177th 462 61.7%
2022 49.82 233rd 416 44.0%
2023 70.98 138th 611 77.4%
2024 56.82 248th 619 59.9%
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Rank History for Male students at Davison High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 73.08 171st 707 75.8%
2019 78.67 99th 543 81.8%
2021 51.20 198th 472 58.1%
2022 58.44 190th 440 56.8%
2023 67.57 163rd 611 73.3%
2024 66.13 182nd 633 71.2%
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Rank History for African American students at Davison High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 90.47 13th 170 92.4%
2024 46.00 84th 188 55.3%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Davison High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 47.62 93rd 201 53.7%
2023 73.68 39th 190 79.5%
2024 78.97 34th 195 82.6%
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Rank History for White students at Davison High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 75.55 146th 708 79.4%
2019 80.85 93rd 582 84.0%
2021 55.50 194th 516 62.4%
2022 58.36 203rd 492 58.7%
2023 67.15 180th 647 72.2%
2024 62.62 199th 638 68.8%
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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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Data source: Michigan Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Davison High School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 1443 6 36 12 29 n/a n/a -1 1525
1989 1299 3 18 15 25 n/a n/a -1 1359
1990 1178 7 22 9 33 n/a n/a -1 1248
1991 1202 5 13 10 32 n/a n/a 0 1262
1992 1172 6 8 14 32 n/a n/a 0 1232
1993 1197 4 8 23 31 n/a n/a 0 1263
1994 1238 6 14 17 26 n/a n/a 0 1301
1995 1320 9 17 14 42 n/a n/a 0 1402
1996 1320 9 17 14 42 n/a n/a 0 1402
1997 1304 8 19 13 57 n/a n/a 0 1401
1998 1352 14 19 20 65 n/a n/a 0 1470
1999 1335 19 21 15 68 n/a n/a 0 1458
2000 1353 16 19 20 65 n/a n/a 0 1473
2001 1370 21 24 23 62 n/a n/a 0 1500
2002 1346 18 31 25 59 n/a n/a 2 1481
2003 1346 18 31 25 59 n/a n/a 2 1481
2004 1331 16 23 19 51 n/a n/a 1 1441
2005 1338 19 21 30 51 n/a n/a 0 1459
2006 1333 25 18 23 47 n/a n/a 1 1447
2007 1390 32 18 25 44 n/a n/a 2 1511
2008 1421 41 16 27 45 n/a n/a 8 1558
2009 1409 35 16 27 35 n/a n/a 14 1536
2010 1460 33 10 36 33 n/a n/a 26 1598
2011 1375 27 7 52 27 2 50 0 1540
2012 1365 30 8 58 26 1 53 0 1541
2013 1331 31 8 74 26 0 75 0 1545
2014 1355 29 5 82 19 1 71 0 1562
2015 1363 24 9 71 17 2 66 0 1552
2016 1356 23 7 71 13 3 59 0 1532
2017 1387 30 11 72 6 3 55 0 1564
2018 1363 36 14 70 10 3 51 0 1547
2019 1417 45 11 61 11 2 57 0 1604
2020 1435 58 11 75 10 2 55 0 1646
2021 1434 69 7 95 6 2 69 0 1682
2022 1468 79 5 107 4 2 83 0 1748
2023 1416 73 8 117 6 1 73 0 1694
2024 1325 75 10 109 6 1 90 0 1616

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 Davison High School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 1525 n/a n/a n/a
1989 1359 n/a n/a 2.7
1990 1248 79.0 15.7 2.2
1991 1262 n/a n/a n/a
1992 1232 n/a n/a 6.3
1993 1263 n/a 0.0 6.2
1994 1301 59.8 21.8 8.1
1995 1402 63.5 22.1 5.2
1996 1402 63.5 22.1 5.2
1997 1401 64.0 21.9 4.8
1998 1470 65.0 22.6 3.8
1999 1458 68.0 21.4 7.5
2000 1473 69.6 21.2 11.3
2001 1500 69.5 21.6 9.5
2002 1481 71.7 20.7 14.5
2003 1481 71.7 20.7 14.5
2004 1441 68.6 21.0 14.4
2005 1459 68.9 21.2 16.6
2006 1447 68.7 21.1 18.6
2007 1511 69.7 21.7 13.1
2008 1558 71.7 21.7 15.9
2009 1536 72.1 21.3 18.9
2010 1598 73.8 21.6 25.1
2011 1540 70.6 21.8 26.6
2012 1541 71.1 21.6 33.5
2013 1545 71.9 21.4 31.8
2014 1562 73.3 21.3 30.2
2015 1552 73.0 21.2 28.1
2016 1532 72.0 21.2 27.1
2017 1564 72.3 21.6 28.2
2018 1547 73.2 21.1 32.9
2019 1604 73.1 21.9 32.2
2020 1646 70.1 23.4 34.5
2021 1682 70.9 23.7 35.1
2022 1748 69.1 25.2 35.2
2023 1694 n/a n/a 42.5
2024 1616 81.5 19.8 40.9

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 Davison High School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 1525 n/a n/a n/a
1989 1359 n/a n/a 2.7
1990 1248 79.0 15.7 2.2
1991 1262 n/a n/a n/a
1992 1232 n/a n/a 6.3
1993 1263 n/a 0.0 6.2
1994 1301 59.8 21.8 8.1
1995 1402 63.5 22.1 5.2
1996 1402 63.5 22.1 5.2
1997 1401 64.0 21.9 4.8
1998 1470 65.0 22.6 3.8
1999 1458 68.0 21.4 7.5
2000 1473 69.6 21.2 11.3
2001 1500 69.5 21.6 9.5
2002 1481 71.7 20.7 14.5
2003 1481 71.7 20.7 14.5
2004 1441 68.6 21.0 14.4
2005 1459 68.9 21.2 16.6
2006 1447 68.7 21.1 18.6
2007 1511 69.7 21.7 13.1
2008 1558 71.7 21.7 15.9
2009 1536 72.1 21.3 18.9
2010 1598 73.8 21.6 25.1
2011 1540 70.6 21.8 26.6
2012 1541 71.1 21.6 33.5
2013 1545 71.9 21.4 31.8
2014 1562 73.3 21.3 30.2
2015 1552 73.0 21.2 28.1
2016 1532 72.0 21.2 27.1
2017 1564 72.3 21.6 28.2
2018 1547 73.2 21.1 32.9
2019 1604 73.1 21.9 32.2
2020 1646 70.1 23.4 34.5
2021 1682 70.9 23.7 35.1
2022 1748 69.1 25.2 35.2
2023 1694 n/a n/a 42.5
2024 1616 81.5 19.8 40.9

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.
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Davison High School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $716 (6.9%) $9,664 (93.1%) $10,380
2020 $731 (7.0%) $9,682 (93.0%) $10,413
2021 $1,193 (10.7%) $9,976 (89.3%) $11,170
2022 $1,304 (11.0%) $10,556 (89.0%) $11,860
2023 $1,225 (9.1%) $12,271 (90.9%) $13,496

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Davison 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.

Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 102nd of 666 High schoolsRanks 159th of 735 High schools
 6.3%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
11th Grade Social Studies (Davison High School)62.945.6
 17.3%
   11th Grade Social Studies (Davison Community Schools)59.144.1
 15%
   11th Grade Social Studies (Michigan)46.636.1
 10.5%
11th Grade Evidence-Based Reading and Writing (Davison High School)68.765.7
 3%
   11th Grade Evidence-Based Reading and Writing (Davison Community Schools)64.363.2
 1.1%
   11th Grade Evidence-Based Reading and Writing (Michigan)55.352.2
 3.1%
11th Grade Mathematics (Davison High School)48.434.6
 13.8%
   11th Grade Mathematics (Davison Community Schools)44.232.5
 11.7%
   11th Grade Mathematics (Michigan)36.329.9
 6.4%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students16041694
 5.6%
African American4573
 62.2%
American Indian116
 45.5%
Asian118
 27.3%
Hispanic61117
 91.8%
Pacific Islander21
 50%
White14171416
 0.1%
Two or More Races5773
 28.1%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients32.2%42.5%
 10.3%


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Davison High School ranks 203rd of 743 Michigan high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

Students at Davison High School are 82% White, 7% Hispanic, 6% Two or more races, 5% African American.

In the 2023-24 school year, 1,616 students attended Davison High School.


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