Is Fowler High School a good school?

Fowler High School ranks 271 st of 743 Michigan high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

How many students attend Fowler High School?

In the 2023-24 school year, 177 students attended Fowler High School.

What is the racial makeup of Fowler High School?

Students at Fowler High School are 97% White, 2% Hispanic, 1% African American.

What schools feed into Fowler High School?

Fowler High School is fed by the following schools: Elementary : Waldron Elementary and Middle School

Fowler High School

Summary:

Fowler High School is a public magnet high school serving 177 students in grades 9-12 in the small town of Fowler, Michigan. This high-performing school stands out from its nearby counterparts in several key areas, including academic achievement, graduation rates, and racial makeup.

Fowler High School consistently performs above the state average on standardized tests, with 61.2% of 11th graders proficient or better in SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing, compared to the state average of 51.3%. The school also maintains high four-year graduation rates, ranging from 88.1% to 95.5% over the past five years, significantly higher than the 19.1% graduation rate at Blended Learning Academies Credit Recovery High School. Additionally, Fowler High School has seen a decrease in chronic absenteeism, from 16.9% in 2020-2021 to 7.8% in 2022-2023, lower than the 41.6% rate at Carson CityCrystal High School.

While Fowler High School has a relatively homogeneous racial makeup, with 98.31% of students identifying as white in 2022-2023, the school serves a diverse socioeconomic population, with free and reduced-price lunch rates fluctuating between 15.25% and 22.28% over the past few years. Fowler High School's consistent rankings among the top high schools in Michigan, as high as 53 out of 743 in 2023-2024, suggest the school is providing a high-quality education to its students, though there may be opportunities for continued improvement in areas like M-Step Science and Social Studies proficiency and further reducing chronic absenteeism.

Detail:

Public, Magnet 9-12

700 South Wright Rd
Fowler, MI 48835

(989) 593-2250

District: Fowler Public Schools

SchoolDigger Rank:
271^st of 743 Michigan High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $12,886

Feeder schools for Fowler High School:

Elementary:

Waldron Elementary and Middle School

Student/teacher ratio: 18.5

Number of students: 177

Racial breakdown:

White:

97.2%

Hispanic:

1.7%

African American:

1.1%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 16.9%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Fowler High School ranks better than 63.5% of high schools in Michigan. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 59.18. (See more...)

The four-year cohort graduation rate measures the percentage of students at Fowler High School who earn a standard high school diploma within four years of starting ninth grade.

The high school dropout rate measures the percentage of students who do not complete their high school education.

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

Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (97.2%), Hispanic (1.7%), African American (1.1%). (See more...)

Compare Details 16.9% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Fowler High School is 18.5. (See more...)

Compare Fowler High School employs 9.5 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Fowler High School is $12,886.

Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Fowler High School:

SchoolDigger ranks Fowler High School 271^st of 743 Michigan public high schools. (See Fowler High School in the ranking list.)

High School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

Female students:

Male students:

White students:

Fowler Public Schools:

SchoolDigger ranks Fowler Public Schools 92^nd of 610 Michigan school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Fowler High School

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Rank History for all students at Fowler High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	MI State Percentile
2006	90.59	32^nd	705	95.5%
2007	90.87	25^th	767	96.7%
2008	85.98	83^rd	750	88.9%
2009	90.25	47^th	754	93.8%
2010	88.95	40^th	765	94.8%
2011	78.00	167^th	784	78.7%
2012	88.57	69^th	773	91.1%
2013	82.82	112^th	805	86.1%
2014	90.44	53^rd	799	93.4%
2015	87.30	75^th	832	91.0%
2016	82.30	116^th	852	86.4%
2017	83.79	104^th	835	87.5%
2018	77.69	163^rd	824	80.2%
2019	77.46	130^th	666	80.5%
2021	57.54	199^th	561	64.5%
2022	78.84	106^th	531	80.0%
2023	74.87	150^th	735	79.6%
2024	59.18	271^st	743	63.5%

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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Fowler High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	MI State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2018	27.55	529^th	755	29.9%

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Rank History for Female students at Fowler High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	MI State Percentile
2018	86.23	72^nd	710	89.9%
2019	58.19	225^th	554	59.4%
2021	70.20	101^st	462	78.1%
2022	74.51	112^th	416	73.1%
2023	47.01	314^th	611	48.6%
2024	61.48	198^th	619	68.0%

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Rank History for Male students at Fowler High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	MI State Percentile
2018	59.81	276^th	707	61.0%
2019	78.84	95^th	543	82.5%
2021	52.95	184^th	472	61.0%
2022	72.71	115^th	440	73.9%
2023	80.64	97^th	611	84.1%
2024	49.61	289^th	633	54.3%

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Rank History for White students at Fowler High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	MI State Percentile
2018	69.39	185^th	708	73.9%
2019	70.27	148^th	582	74.6%
2021	51.27	220^th	516	57.4%
2022	73.14	127^th	492	74.2%
2023	68.47	171^st	647	73.6%
2024	50.13	301^st	638	52.8%

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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.

Data source: Michigan Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Fowler High School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Total
1988	196	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	196
1989	190	0	0	2	0	n/a	n/a	192
1990	186	0	0	2	0	n/a	n/a	188
1991	185	0	0	3	0	n/a	n/a	188
1992	182	0	0	2	0	n/a	n/a	184
1993	189	0	0	1	0	n/a	n/a	190
1994	193	0	0	2	0	n/a	n/a	195
1995	188	0	0	2	0	n/a	n/a	190
1996	188	0	0	2	0	n/a	n/a	190
1997	176	0	0	1	0	n/a	n/a	177
1998	175	0	0	1	0	n/a	n/a	176
1999	176	0	0	2	0	n/a	n/a	178
2000	175	0	0	2	0	n/a	n/a	177
2001	176	0	0	2	0	n/a	n/a	178
2002	206	0	1	0	0	n/a	n/a	207
2003	206	0	1	0	0	n/a	n/a	207
2004	192	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	192
2005	191	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	191
2006	193	1	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	194
2007	193	1	1	2	1	n/a	n/a	198
2008	184	n/a	n/a	1	n/a	n/a	n/a	185
2009	179	0	1	1	0	n/a	n/a	181
2010	176	0	2	0	0	n/a	n/a	178
2011	182	0	0	1	0	0	3	186
2012	181	0	1	1	0	0	3	186
2013	196	0	3	1	0	0	3	203
2014	185	1	3	1	0	0	3	193
2015	180	2	3	0	0	0	1	186
2016	178	1	4	2	0	0	1	186
2017	169	2	4	1	0	0	0	176
2018	162	2	4	3	0	0	0	171
2019	172	2	4	6	0	0	0	184
2020	171	2	4	6	0	0	0	183
2021	174	1	3	4	0	0	0	182
2022	178	1	2	3	0	0	0	184
2023	174	2	0	1	0	0	0	177
2024	172	2	0	3	0	0	0	177

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 Fowler High School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1988	196	n/a	n/a	n/a
1989	192	n/a	n/a	2.6
1990	188	17.0	11.0	3.2
1991	188	n/a	n/a	n/a
1992	184	n/a	n/a	5.4
1993	190	n/a	0.0	6.3
1994	195	11.0	17.7	6.2
1995	190	11.3	16.8	3.7
1996	190	11.3	16.8	3.7
1997	177	12.0	14.8	6.2
1998	176	12.0	14.7	4.5
1999	178	11.0	16.2	2.2
2000	177	12.8	13.8	7.9
2001	178	12.8	13.9	8.4
2002	207	11.8	17.5	8.7
2003	207	11.8	17.5	8.7
2004	192	10.8	17.8	11.5
2005	191	11.0	17.4	9.4
2006	194	11.0	17.6	6.7
2007	198	10.3	19.2	10.1
2008	185	11.0	16.8	8.6
2009	181	10.8	16.8	13.3
2010	178	10.2	17.4	10.1
2011	186	9.9	18.7	14
2012	186	10.0	18.6	11.8
2013	203	9.4	21.4	11.8
2014	193	10.2	18.8	13.5
2015	186	10.0	18.6	12.4
2016	186	9.0	20.6	15.6
2017	176	8.4	20.8	8.5
2018	171	7.7	22.1	15.8
2019	184	9.2	19.9	21.7
2020	183	8.3	21.8	21.3
2021	182	8.6	21.1	22
2022	184	9.4	19.4	22.3
2023	177	9.3	19.0	15.3
2024	177	9.5	18.5	16.9

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 Fowler High School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1988	196	n/a	n/a	n/a
1989	192	n/a	n/a	2.6
1990	188	17.0	11.0	3.2
1991	188	n/a	n/a	n/a
1992	184	n/a	n/a	5.4
1993	190	n/a	0.0	6.3
1994	195	11.0	17.7	6.2
1995	190	11.3	16.8	3.7
1996	190	11.3	16.8	3.7
1997	177	12.0	14.8	6.2
1998	176	12.0	14.7	4.5
1999	178	11.0	16.2	2.2
2000	177	12.8	13.8	7.9
2001	178	12.8	13.9	8.4
2002	207	11.8	17.5	8.7
2003	207	11.8	17.5	8.7
2004	192	10.8	17.8	11.5
2005	191	11.0	17.4	9.4
2006	194	11.0	17.6	6.7
2007	198	10.3	19.2	10.1
2008	185	11.0	16.8	8.6
2009	181	10.8	16.8	13.3
2010	178	10.2	17.4	10.1
2011	186	9.9	18.7	14
2012	186	10.0	18.6	11.8
2013	203	9.4	21.4	11.8
2014	193	10.2	18.8	13.5
2015	186	10.0	18.6	12.4
2016	186	9.0	20.6	15.6
2017	176	8.4	20.8	8.5
2018	171	7.7	22.1	15.8
2019	184	9.2	19.9	21.7
2020	183	8.3	21.8	21.3
2021	182	8.6	21.1	22
2022	184	9.4	19.4	22.3
2023	177	9.3	19.0	15.3
2024	177	9.5	18.5	16.9

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.

Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Fowler High School

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$290 (3.1%)	$9,010 (96.9%)	$9,300
2020	$370 (3.8%)	$9,302 (96.2%)	$9,672
2021	$1,145 (11.2%)	$9,085 (88.8%)	$10,230
2022	$956 (8.3%)	$10,548 (91.7%)	$11,504
2023	$707 (5.5%)	$12,179 (94.5%)	$12,886

Data source: Michigan Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Fowler 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 130^th of 666 High schools	Ranks 150^th of 735 High schools	0.9%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
11th Grade Social Studies (Fowler High School)	50	28.6	21.4%
11th Grade Social Studies (Fowler Public Schools)	50	28.6	21.4%
11th Grade Social Studies (Michigan)	46.6	36.1	10.5%
11th Grade Evidence-Based Reading and Writing (Fowler High School)	77.8	73.8	4%
11th Grade Evidence-Based Reading and Writing (Fowler Public Schools)	77.8	73.8	4%
11th Grade Evidence-Based Reading and Writing (Michigan)	55.3	52.2	3.1%
11th Grade Mathematics (Fowler High School)	46.7	52.4	5.7%
11th Grade Mathematics (Fowler Public Schools)	46.7	52.4	5.7%
11th Grade Mathematics (Michigan)	36.3	29.9	6.4%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	184	177	3.8%
African American	2	2
American Indian	0	0
Asian	4	0	100%
Hispanic	6	1	83.3%
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	172	174	1.2%
Two or More Races	0	0
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	21.7%	15.3%	6.5%

Schools Near Fowler High School

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				PSAT English Language Arts (2024)	PSAT Mathematics (2024)	SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing (2024)	SAT Mathematics (2024)	M-Step English Language Arts (2024)		M-Step Math (2024)		M-Step Science (2024)		M-Step Social Studies (2024)		Per Pupil Expenditures (2023)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	SchoolDigger Rating (2024)	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	Rank Change from Previous Year	PSAT English Language Arts 8th Grade	PSAT Mathematics 8th Grade	SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing 11th Grade	SAT Mathematics 11th Grade	M-Step English Language Arts 6th Grade	M-Step English Language Arts 7th Grade	M-Step Math 6th Grade	M-Step Math 7th Grade	M-Step Science 8th Grade	M-Step Science 11th Grade	M-Step Social Studies 8th Grade	M-Step Social Studies 11th Grade	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Fowler High School	Public, Magnet	9-12	700 South Wright Rd	Fowler	48835	Clinton County	Fowler Public Schools	No	Yes	No	No	(989) 593-2250	177	10	18.5	16.9%	172 (97.2%)	2 (1.1%)	3 (1.7%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	59.2	271^st of 743 public high schools	63.5%		74.9	150^th of 735 public high schools	79.6%	121			61.2	36.7						34.7		30.6	$12,886	$707	$12,179
PewamoWestphalia MiddleHigh School	Public	6-12	5101 S Clintonia Rd	Westphalia	48894	Clinton County	Pewamo-Westphalia Community Schools	No	No	No	No	(989) 587-5100	477	25	19.4	11.7%	450 (94.3%)	1 (0.2%)	18 (3.8%)	2 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	6 (1.3%)	91.6	53^rd of 743 public high schools	92.9%		94.1	28^th of 735 public high schools	96.2%	25	95.5	62.1	72.6	44.0	60.0	57.5	35.0	53.8	60.6	59.5	54.5	65.5	$13,726	$1,109	$12,616
St Johns High School	Public	9-12	501 W Sickles St	Saint Johns	48879	Clinton County	St. Johns Public Schools	No	No	No	No	(989) 227-4100	835	45	18.3	26.0%	724 (86.7%)	15 (1.8%)	58 (6.9%)	4 (0.5%)	5 (0.6%)	0 (0.0%)	29 (3.5%)	61.7	248^th of 743 public high schools	66.6%		73	164^th of 735 public high schools	77.7%	84			57.8	28.6						42.0		38.6	$12,872	$844	$12,028
STRIVE Academy	Public, Virtual	9-12	1013 S Us Highway 27	Saint Johns	48879	Clinton County	St. Johns Public Schools	No	No	Yes	Yes	(989) 227-0170	47	3	14.2	72.3%	32 (68.1%)	1 (2.1%)	12 (25.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (4.3%)								(n/a)													$9,843	$1,092	$8,751
Portland High School	Public	9-12	1100 Ionia Rd	Portland	48875	Ionia County	Portland Public Schools	No	No	No	No	(517) 647-2981	688	35	19.9	26.2%	627 (91.1%)	2 (0.3%)	30 (4.4%)	4 (0.6%)	2 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	23 (3.3%)	38.6	437^th of 743 public high schools	41.2%		35.9	468^th of 735 public high schools	36.3%	31			47.9	23.6						24.5		30.1	$12,543	$854	$11,689
Fulton High School	Public	9-12	8060 Ely Hwy	Middleton	48856	Gratiot County	Fulton Schools	No	No	No	No	(989) 236-7232	154	9	17.8	37.7%	137 (89.0%)	0 (0.0%)	12 (7.8%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	5 (3.2%)	32	495^th of 743 public high schools	33.4%		37.9	445^th of 735 public high schools	39.5%	50			47.4							17.1		26.3	$15,744	$1,746	$13,998
Carson City Correctional Facility	Public	9-12	10522 E Boyer Rd	Carson City	48811	Montcalm County	Michigan Department of Corrections	No	No	No	No	(517) 584-3941	0	0			0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()								(n/a)
Carson CityCrystal High School	Public	9-12	213 E Sherman St	Carson City	48811	Montcalm County	Carson City-Crystal Area Schools	No	No	No	No	(989) 584-3175	213	12	17.8	49.8%	198 (93.0%)	0 (0.0%)	12 (5.6%)	1 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.9%)	24.1	564^th of 743 public high schools	24.1%		38.4	443^rd of 735 public high schools	39.7%	121			37.2	14.0						18.6		27.9	$13,125	$1,736	$11,389
Carson CityCrystal Virtual Academy	Public	6-12	213 E Sherman St	Carson City	48811	Montcalm County	Carson City-Crystal Area Schools	No	No	No	No	(989) 584-3138	45	1	45.0	73.3%	40 (88.9%)	2 (4.4%)	2 (4.4%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (2.2%)	0 (0.0%)								(n/a)													$5,873	$756	$5,117
DeWitt High School	Public	9-12	13601 Panther Dr	Dewitt	48820	Clinton County	DeWitt Public Schools	No	No	No	No	(517) 668-3100	962	48	20.0	18.3%	812 (84.4%)	11 (1.1%)	85 (8.8%)	10 (1.0%)	4 (0.4%)	1 (0.1%)	39 (4.1%)	95.1	28^th of 743 public high schools	96.2%		76.6	141^st of 735 public high schools	80.8%	113			77.1	50.0						65.1		66.5	$13,066	$470	$12,596

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