Is Norway High School a good school?

Norway High School ranks 230 th of 743 Michigan high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

How many students attend Norway High School?

In the 2023-24 school year, 173 students attended Norway High School.

What is the racial makeup of Norway High School?

Students at Norway High School are 94% White, 5% Two or more races, 2% Hispanic.

What schools feed into Norway High School?

Norway High School is fed by the following schools: Elementary : Norway Elementary School Middle : Vulcan Middle School

Norway High School

Summary:

Norway High School is a public magnet high school serving 177 students in grades 9-12 in Norway, Michigan, which is part of the Norway-Vulcan Area Schools district. The district is ranked 99 out of 610 districts in Michigan and has a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Norway High School stands out for its consistently high graduation rates, ranging from 90.3% to 98.0% over the past five years, which are above the state average. The school also has very low dropout rates, with 0% in several recent years, significantly better than the state average and nearby schools like Phoenix Alternative High School and North Central Area Senior High School. However, Norway High School has seen an increase in chronic absenteeism, from 13.4% in 2019-2020 to 23.2% in 2022-2023, which is higher than the state average.

Academically, Norway High School's test scores in subjects like M-Step Science, M-Step Social Studies, and SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing are generally on par with or slightly above the state and district averages. But their SAT Mathematics scores are consistently below the state average. Interestingly, the school performs particularly well for female students and low socioeconomic status students, ranking in the top 25% of Michigan high schools in these categories. When compared to nearby schools like Kingsford High School and Iron Mountain High School, Norway High School generally performs on par or slightly below in terms of test scores and overall school rankings.

Detail:

Public, Magnet 9-12

300 Section St
Norway, MI 49870-1356

(906) 563-9542

District: Norway-Vulcan Area Schools

SchoolDigger Rank:
230^th of 743 Michigan High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $12,995

Feeder schools for Norway High School:

Elementary:	Norway Elementary School
Middle:	Vulcan Middle School

Student/teacher ratio: 19.1

Number of students: 173

Racial breakdown:

White:

93.6%

Two or more races:

4.6%

Hispanic:

1.7%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 34.7%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Norway High School ranks better than 69% of high schools in Michigan. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 63.29. (See more...)

The four-year cohort graduation rate measures the percentage of students at Norway 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 (93.6%), two or more races (4.6%), Hispanic (1.7%). (See more...)

Compare Details 34.7% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Norway High School is 19.1. (See more...)

Compare Norway High School employs 9 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Norway High School is $12,995.

Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Norway High School:

SchoolDigger ranks Norway High School 230^th of 743 Michigan public high schools. (See Norway High School in the ranking list.)

High School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

Low Socio Economic Status students:

Female students:

Male students:

White students:

Norway-Vulcan Area Schools:

SchoolDigger ranks Norway-Vulcan Area Schools 99^th of 610 Michigan school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Norway High School

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Rank History for all students at Norway High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	MI State Percentile
2006	87.01	64^th	705	90.9%
2007	72.25	221^st	767	71.2%
2008	71.61	247^th	750	67.1%
2009	81.81	114^th	754	84.9%
2010	79.82	133^rd	765	82.6%
2011	70.29	277^th	784	64.7%
2012	71.49	218^th	773	71.8%
2013	63.40	300^th	805	62.7%
2014	60.00	332^nd	799	58.4%
2015	45.15	474^th	832	43.0%
2016	40.42	483^rd	852	43.3%
2017	42.58	443^rd	835	46.9%
2018	49.93	411^th	824	50.1%
2019	53.80	294^th	666	55.9%
2021	54.09	222^nd	561	60.4%
2022	60.49	218^th	531	58.9%
2023	51.50	337^th	735	54.1%
2024	63.29	230^th	743	69.0%

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Rank History for Special Education students at Norway High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	MI State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2018	55.92	94^th	315	70.2%

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

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	MI State Percentile
2018	56.27	292^nd	755	61.3%
2019	57.64	204^th	532	61.7%
2021	70.46	89^th	417	78.7%
2022	71.09	106^th	369	71.3%
2023	70.64	133^rd	614	78.3%
2024	79.72	86^th	654	86.9%

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Rank History for Female students at Norway High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	MI State Percentile
2018	61.13	256^th	710	63.9%
2019	30.72	401^st	554	27.6%
2021	41.23	267^th	462	42.2%
2022	54.44	202^nd	416	51.4%
2023	48.75	301^st	611	50.7%
2024	74.60	123^rd	619	80.1%

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Rank History for Male students at Norway High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	MI State Percentile
2018	31.24	484^th	707	31.5%
2019	70.13	147^th	543	72.9%
2021	68.83	106^th	472	77.5%
2022	58.80	186^th	440	57.7%
2023	50.78	286^th	611	53.2%
2024	42.55	349^th	633	44.9%

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Rank History for White students at Norway High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	MI State Percentile
2018	36.54	460^th	708	35.0%
2019	46.24	313^th	582	46.2%
2021	48.25	239^th	516	53.7%
2022	49.35	249^th	492	49.4%
2023	33.17	431^st	647	33.4%
2024	45.66	335^th	638	47.5%

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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 Norway High School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Not Specified	Total
1988	290	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	290
1989	284	0	0	2	0	n/a	n/a	0	286
1990	257	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	-1	256
1991	263	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	263
1992	262	0	0	0	2	n/a	n/a	0	264
1993	276	0	0	0	2	n/a	n/a	0	278
1994	293	0	0	1	0	n/a	n/a	0	294
1995	1032	0	0	2	0	n/a	n/a	0	1034
1996	1032	0	0	2	0	n/a	n/a	0	1034
1997	1038	5	2	5	4	n/a	n/a	0	1054
1998	1067	1	2	3	0	n/a	n/a	0	1073
1999	1043	3	5	3	7	n/a	n/a	0	1061
2000	1000	1	3	2	9	n/a	n/a	12	1027
2001	976	1	4	5	11	n/a	n/a	0	997
2002	941	2	2	1	0	n/a	n/a	6	952
2003	941	2	2	1	0	n/a	n/a	6	952
2004	911	3	4	2	3	n/a	n/a	6	929
2005	889	1	2	2	0	n/a	n/a	0	894
2006	874	2	3	1	0	n/a	n/a	0	880
2007	880	1	3	2	4	n/a	n/a	4	894
2008	841	5	3	4	n/a	n/a	n/a	0	853
2009	272	1	1	2	0	n/a	n/a	6	282
2010	259	1	1	2	0	n/a	n/a	4	267
2011	232	0	1	2	0	0	14	0	249
2012	226	0	2	5	0	0	12	0	245
2013	224	0	0	4	0	0	10	0	238
2014	228	0	0	6	0	0	7	0	241
2015	222	2	1	3	0	0	3	0	231
2016	211	2	1	1	0	0	4	0	219
2017	216	0	1	4	0	0	3	0	224
2018	214	1	1	3	0	0	4	0	223
2019	215	3	0	8	0	0	5	0	231
2020	208	1	0	8	0	0	6	0	223
2021	179	0	0	7	0	0	7	0	193
2022	170	0	0	8	0	0	7	0	185
2023	165	0	1	4	0	0	7	0	177
2024	162	0	0	3	0	0	8	0	173

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 Norway High School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1988	290	n/a	n/a	n/a
1989	286	n/a	n/a	4.9
1990	256	22.0	11.6	10.9
1991	263	n/a	n/a	n/a
1992	264	n/a	n/a	32.2
1993	278	n/a	0.0	15.8
1994	294	15.5	19.0	52
1995	1034	50.1	20.6	16.4
1996	1034	50.1	20.6	16.4
1997	1054	53.0	19.9	15.4
1998	1073	55.0	19.5	14.2
1999	1061	55.0	19.3	16.5
2000	1027	57.2	17.7	24.3
2001	997	57.3	17.4	24.9
2002	952	51.3	18.6	28.9
2003	952	51.3	18.6	28.9
2004	929	53.5	17.4	29.6
2005	894	52.5	17.0	31.2
2006	880	52.0	16.9	29.9
2007	894	17.7	50.5	30.2
2008	853	16.2	52.7	30.6
2009	282	16.1	17.5	23.9
2010	267	14.3	18.6	32.7
2011	249	12.8	19.4	31.7
2012	245	10.9	22.3	31
2013	238	11.4	20.7	34.5
2014	241	10.6	22.5	35.3
2015	231	12.0	19.2	39.4
2016	219	10.0	21.9	37.9
2017	224	10.2	21.9	38.4
2018	223	9.9	22.4	43.9
2019	231	8.4	27.3	41.1
2020	223	9.7	22.9	39.9
2021	193	9.2	20.9	46.1
2022	185	8.8	20.9	39.5
2023	177	8.0	22.1	39.5
2024	173	9.0	19.1	34.7

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 Norway High School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1988	290	n/a	n/a	n/a
1989	286	n/a	n/a	4.9
1990	256	22.0	11.6	10.9
1991	263	n/a	n/a	n/a
1992	264	n/a	n/a	32.2
1993	278	n/a	0.0	15.8
1994	294	15.5	19.0	52
1995	1034	50.1	20.6	16.4
1996	1034	50.1	20.6	16.4
1997	1054	53.0	19.9	15.4
1998	1073	55.0	19.5	14.2
1999	1061	55.0	19.3	16.5
2000	1027	57.2	17.7	24.3
2001	997	57.3	17.4	24.9
2002	952	51.3	18.6	28.9
2003	952	51.3	18.6	28.9
2004	929	53.5	17.4	29.6
2005	894	52.5	17.0	31.2
2006	880	52.0	16.9	29.9
2007	894	17.7	50.5	30.2
2008	853	16.2	52.7	30.6
2009	282	16.1	17.5	23.9
2010	267	14.3	18.6	32.7
2011	249	12.8	19.4	31.7
2012	245	10.9	22.3	31
2013	238	11.4	20.7	34.5
2014	241	10.6	22.5	35.3
2015	231	12.0	19.2	39.4
2016	219	10.0	21.9	37.9
2017	224	10.2	21.9	38.4
2018	223	9.9	22.4	43.9
2019	231	8.4	27.3	41.1
2020	223	9.7	22.9	39.9
2021	193	9.2	20.9	46.1
2022	185	8.8	20.9	39.5
2023	177	8.0	22.1	39.5
2024	173	9.0	19.1	34.7

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 Norway High School

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$505 (5.2%)	$9,137 (94.8%)	$9,642
2020	$409 (4.1%)	$9,471 (95.9%)	$9,880
2021	$1,794 (15.5%)	$9,764 (84.5%)	$11,558
2022	$1,992 (16.2%)	$10,332 (83.8%)	$12,324
2023	$2,402 (18.5%)	$10,593 (81.5%)	$12,995

Data source: Michigan Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Norway 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 294^th of 666 High schools	Ranks 337^th of 735 High schools	1.7%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
11th Grade Social Studies (Norway High School)	34.5	38.7	4.2%
11th Grade Social Studies (Norway-Vulcan Area Schools)	34.5	38.7	4.2%
11th Grade Social Studies (Michigan)	46.6	36.1	10.5%
11th Grade Evidence-Based Reading and Writing (Norway High School)	57.8	51.6	6.2%
11th Grade Evidence-Based Reading and Writing (Norway-Vulcan Area Schools)	57.8	51.6	6.2%
11th Grade Evidence-Based Reading and Writing (Michigan)	55.3	52.2	3.1%
11th Grade Mathematics (Norway High School)	42.2	29	13.2%
11th Grade Mathematics (Norway-Vulcan Area Schools)	42.2	29	13.2%
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	231	177	23.4%
African American	3	0	100%
American Indian	0	0
Asian	0	1
Hispanic	8	4	50%
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	215	165	23.3%
Two or More Races	5	7	40%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	41.1%	39.5%	1.6%

Schools Near Norway High School

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing (2024)	SAT Mathematics (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	SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing 11th Grade	SAT Mathematics 11th Grade	M-Step Science 11th Grade	M-Step Social Studies 11th Grade	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Norway High School	Public, Magnet	9-12	300 Section St	Norway	49870	Dickinson County	Norway-Vulcan Area Schools	No	Yes	No	No	(906) 563-9542	173	9	19.1	34.7%	162 (93.6%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (1.7%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	8 (4.6%)	63.3	230^th of 743 public high schools	69.0%		51.5	337^th of 735 public high schools	54.1%	107	58.3	27.8	33.3	52.8	$12,995	$2,402	$10,593
Kingsford High School	Public	9-12	431 Hamilton Ave	Kingsford	49802	Dickinson County	Breitung Township School District	No	No	No	No	(906) 779-2670	599	27	21.8	39.4%	540 (90.2%)	1 (0.2%)	14 (2.3%)	5 (0.8%)	1 (0.2%)	2 (0.3%)	36 (6.0%)	80	117^th of 743 public high schools	84.3%		67.7	199^th of 735 public high schools	72.9%	82	63.6	32.1	56.1	55.4	$11,342	$1,475	$9,867
Iron Mountain High School	Public	9-12	300 W B St	Iron Mountain	49801	Dickinson County	Iron Mountain Public Schools	No	No	No	No	(906) 779-2610	237	11	21.2	43.5%	195 (82.3%)	0 (0.0%)	20 (8.4%)	4 (1.7%)	1 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	17 (7.2%)	31.5	498^th of 743 public high schools	33.0%		57.8	286^th of 735 public high schools	61.1%	212	46.6	12.1	32.2	20.3	$12,145	$1,780	$10,365
DickinsonIron Technical Educational Center	Public	9-12	300 North Blvd	Kingsford	49802	Dickinson County	Dickinson-Iron Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	No	No	(906) 779-2697	0	10	.0		0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()								(n/a)
North Central Area Senior High School	Public	9-12	3795 Hwy Us 2 41	Powers	54121	Menominee County	North Central Area Schools	No	No	No	No	(906) 497-5226	89	6	15.0	41.6%	84 (94.4%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (2.2%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (3.4%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	88	70^th of 743 public high schools	90.6%		88.6	61^st of 735 public high schools	91.7%	9	68.2	36.4	63.6	68.2	$18,422	$5,169	$13,252
Phoenix Alternative High School	Public	9-12	W3719 Grove Lane	Spalding	49886	Menominee County	Carney-Nadeau Public Schools	No	No	No	No	(906) 497-5282	43	4	10.7	72.1%	33 (76.7%)	1 (2.3%)	3 (7.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (2.3%)	0 (0.0%)	5 (11.6%)								(n/a)					$9,457	$774	$8,683

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