Is Reed City High School a good school?

Reed City High School ranks 220 th of 743 Michigan high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

How many students attend Reed City High School?

In the 2023-24 school year, 456 students attended Reed City High School.

What is the racial makeup of Reed City High School?

Students at Reed City High School are 90% White, 5% Two or more races, 3% Hispanic.

What schools feed into Reed City High School?

Reed City High School is fed by the following schools: Elementary : GT Norman Elementary School Middle : Reed City Middle School

Reed City High School

Summary:

Reed City High School is a public high school serving 437 students in grades 9-12 in Reed City, Michigan. The school is part of the Reed City Area Public Schools district, which is ranked 235 out of 610 districts in the state and has a 3-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Reed City High School stands out for its strong academic performance, with students consistently outperforming the state average in subjects like M-Step Science, M-Step Social Studies, and SAT Mathematics. The school also maintains a relatively high 4-year graduation rate, ranging from 81.9% to 89.9% over the past 5 years, which is higher than the state average. However, the school's statewide ranking has declined in recent years, from 207 out of 735 Michigan high schools in 2022-2023 to 220 out of 743 in 2023-2024, suggesting it may be underperforming compared to other high-performing schools. Additionally, the school has experienced a significant increase in chronic absenteeism, from 5.6% in 2018-2019 to 31.5% in 2022-2023, which could impact its academic performance and graduation rates.

Compared to nearby schools, such as Baldwin Senior High School, Pine River Area High School, and Crossroads Charter Academy 612, Reed City High School generally outperforms them in terms of test scores, graduation rates, and spending per student. However, some nearby schools, like Crossroads Charter Academy 612, have higher rankings and better performance in certain areas. By addressing the challenges of declining statewide ranking and rising chronic absenteeism, Reed City High School can continue to provide a high-quality education to the community.

Detail:

Public 9-12

225 W Church Ave
Reed City, MI 49677-1367

(231) 832-2224

District: Reed City Area Public Schools

SchoolDigger Rank:
220^th of 743 Michigan High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $12,894

Feeder schools for Reed City High School:

Elementary:	GT Norman Elementary School
Middle:	Reed City Middle School

Student/teacher ratio: 22.0

Number of students: 456

Racial breakdown:

White:

90.1%

Two or more races:

5.3%

Hispanic:

3.3%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 51.8%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Reed City High School ranks better than 70.4% of high schools in Michigan. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 64.13. (See more...)

The four-year cohort graduation rate measures the percentage of students at Reed City 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 (90.1%), two or more races (5.3%), Hispanic (3.3%). (See more...)

Compare Details 51.8% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Reed City High School is 22. (See more...)

Compare Reed City High School employs 20.6 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Reed City High School is $12,894.

Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Reed City High School:

SchoolDigger ranks Reed City High School 220^th of 743 Michigan public high schools. (See Reed City 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:

Reed City Area Public Schools:

SchoolDigger ranks Reed City Area Public Schools 235^th of 610 Michigan school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Reed City High School

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Rank History for all students at Reed City High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	MI State Percentile
2006	41.49	492^nd	705	30.2%
2007	58.22	399^th	767	48.0%
2008	66.11	315^th	750	58.0%
2009	63.52	348^th	754	53.8%
2010	68.57	305^th	765	60.1%
2011	58.58	419^th	784	46.6%
2012	37.81	515^th	773	33.4%
2013	43.18	484^th	805	39.9%
2014	37.93	517^th	799	35.3%
2015	36.26	540^th	832	35.1%
2016	30.17	564^th	852	33.8%
2017	33.56	507^th	835	39.3%
2018	45.34	448^th	824	45.6%
2019	33.88	448^th	666	32.7%
2021	23.87	454^th	561	19.1%
2022	32.83	405^th	531	23.7%
2023	65.75	207^th	735	71.8%
2024	64.13	220^th	743	70.4%

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Rank History for Special Education students at Reed City High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	MI State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2018	32.19	201^st	315	36.2%

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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Reed City High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	MI State Percentile
2018	48.94	360^th	755	52.3%
2019	24.41	434^th	532	18.4%
2021	23.33	354^th	417	15.1%
2022	38.41	275^th	369	25.5%
2023	79.21	73^rd	614	88.1%
2024	56.55	248^th	654	62.1%

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Rank History for Female students at Reed City High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	MI State Percentile
2018	36.62	459^th	710	35.4%
2019	39.38	351^st	554	36.6%
2021	19.81	401^st	462	13.2%
2022	20.24	382^nd	416	8.2%
2023	43.27	340^th	611	44.4%
2024	60.71	206^th	619	66.7%

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Rank History for Male students at Reed City High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	MI State Percentile
2018	43.72	403^rd	707	43.0%
2019	19.19	457^th	543	15.8%
2021	20.16	397^th	472	15.9%
2022	32.81	328^th	440	25.5%
2023	76.76	115^th	611	81.2%
2024	57.49	240^th	633	62.1%

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Rank History for White students at Reed City High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	MI State Percentile
2018	34.71	475^th	708	32.9%
2019	20.98	478^th	582	17.9%
2021	17.52	451^st	516	12.6%
2022	24.92	405^th	492	17.7%
2023	48.40	307^th	647	52.6%
2024	54.39	253^rd	638	60.3%

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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.

Data source: Michigan Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Reed City High School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Not Specified	Total
1988	705	3	3	5	0	n/a	n/a	-3	713
1989	692	2	3	0	0	n/a	n/a	-3	694
1990	676	0	4	2	1	n/a	n/a	0	683
1991	658	1	4	3	1	n/a	n/a	0	667
1992	637	4	7	2	1	n/a	n/a	0	651
1993	788	3	8	3	2	n/a	n/a	0	804
1994	582	3	7	1	4	n/a	n/a	0	597
1995	618	8	9	2	5	n/a	n/a	0	642
1996	618	8	9	2	5	n/a	n/a	0	642
1997	651	5	3	1	4	n/a	n/a	0	664
1998	665	7	1	2	1	n/a	n/a	0	676
1999	649	6	4	6	3	n/a	n/a	0	668
2000	641	4	5	2	3	n/a	n/a	0	655
2001	681	5	2	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	688
2002	631	6	3	0	1	n/a	n/a	0	641
2003	631	6	3	0	1	n/a	n/a	0	641
2004	600	11	1	1	4	n/a	n/a	0	617
2005	557	9	4	5	6	n/a	n/a	0	581
2006	586	12	3	4	8	n/a	n/a	0	613
2007	587	12	2	6	7	n/a	n/a	0	614
2008	590	8	1	2	1	n/a	n/a	0	602
2009	573	8	2	2	1	n/a	n/a	0	586
2010	492	12	0	4	0	n/a	n/a	0	508
2011	453	0	3	3	2	0	1	0	462
2012	486	8	0	8	2	0	1	0	505
2013	493	5	0	11	2	0	7	0	518
2014	431	5	2	8	2	0	11	0	459
2015	466	3	4	9	2	2	13	0	499
2016	458	5	4	13	2	2	14	0	498
2017	469	5	3	13	5	2	13	0	510
2018	468	5	3	13	5	4	13	0	511
2019	469	3	2	11	5	2	10	0	502
2020	448	0	1	7	5	2	7	0	470
2021	426	0	1	5	2	1	9	0	444
2022	416	1	1	7	2	0	12	0	439
2023	402	2	1	12	0	0	20	0	437
2024	411	3	1	15	2	0	24	0	456

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 Reed City High School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1988	713	n/a	n/a	n/a
1989	694	n/a	n/a	13.4
1990	683	42.0	16.2	13.3
1991	667	n/a	n/a	n/a
1992	651	n/a	n/a	n/a
1993	804	n/a	0.0	18
1994	597	29.8	20.0	18.9
1995	642	27.7	23.2	17.6
1996	642	27.7	23.2	17.6
1997	664	30.0	22.1	16.6
1998	676	32.0	21.1	24.7
1999	668	33.0	20.2	21.1
2000	655	33.5	19.6	31.9
2001	688	35.5	19.4	31
2002	641	33.1	19.4	33.5
2003	641	33.1	19.4	33.5
2004	617	34.1	18.1	29.8
2005	581	31.5	18.4	34.9
2006	613	31.5	19.5	35.6
2007	614	30.5	20.1	32.1
2008	602	30.7	19.6	39
2009	586	30.7	19.1	44
2010	508	28.6	17.7	41.1
2011	462	23.2	19.8	39.4
2012	505	23.2	21.7	51.7
2013	518	22.0	23.5	51.4
2014	459	21.5	21.3	51.6
2015	499	19.0	26.2	51.1
2016	498	19.0	26.2	45
2017	510	23.3	21.8	42.9
2018	511	25.5	20.0	51.5
2019	502	23.5	21.3	49.8
2020	470	21.6	21.7	48.3
2021	444	21.3	20.8	51.8
2022	439	21.6	20.3	42.6
2023	437	22.4	19.5	51
2024	456	20.6	22.0	51.8

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 Reed City High School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1988	713	n/a	n/a	n/a
1989	694	n/a	n/a	13.4
1990	683	42.0	16.2	13.3
1991	667	n/a	n/a	n/a
1992	651	n/a	n/a	n/a
1993	804	n/a	0.0	18
1994	597	29.8	20.0	18.9
1995	642	27.7	23.2	17.6
1996	642	27.7	23.2	17.6
1997	664	30.0	22.1	16.6
1998	676	32.0	21.1	24.7
1999	668	33.0	20.2	21.1
2000	655	33.5	19.6	31.9
2001	688	35.5	19.4	31
2002	641	33.1	19.4	33.5
2003	641	33.1	19.4	33.5
2004	617	34.1	18.1	29.8
2005	581	31.5	18.4	34.9
2006	613	31.5	19.5	35.6
2007	614	30.5	20.1	32.1
2008	602	30.7	19.6	39
2009	586	30.7	19.1	44
2010	508	28.6	17.7	41.1
2011	462	23.2	19.8	39.4
2012	505	23.2	21.7	51.7
2013	518	22.0	23.5	51.4
2014	459	21.5	21.3	51.6
2015	499	19.0	26.2	51.1
2016	498	19.0	26.2	45
2017	510	23.3	21.8	42.9
2018	511	25.5	20.0	51.5
2019	502	23.5	21.3	49.8
2020	470	21.6	21.7	48.3
2021	444	21.3	20.8	51.8
2022	439	21.6	20.3	42.6
2023	437	22.4	19.5	51
2024	456	20.6	22.0	51.8

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 Reed City High School

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$521 (5.6%)	$8,735 (94.4%)	$9,256
2020	$759 (7.9%)	$8,870 (92.1%)	$9,629
2021	$1,114 (10.8%)	$9,220 (89.2%)	$10,334
2022	$1,543 (12.5%)	$10,758 (87.4%)	$12,302
2023	$1,258 (9.8%)	$11,636 (90.2%)	$12,894

Data source: Michigan Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Reed City 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 448^th of 666 High schools	Ranks 207^th of 735 High schools	39.1%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
11th Grade Social Studies (Reed City High School)	39.7	38.8	0.9%
11th Grade Social Studies (Reed City Area Public Schools)	39.7	38.8	0.9%
11th Grade Social Studies (Michigan)	46.6	36.1	10.5%
11th Grade Evidence-Based Reading and Writing (Reed City High School)	43.1	46.9	3.8%
11th Grade Evidence-Based Reading and Writing (Reed City Area Public Schools)	43.1	46.9	3.8%
11th Grade Evidence-Based Reading and Writing (Michigan)	55.3	52.2	3.1%
11th Grade Mathematics (Reed City High School)	25.9	35.8	9.9%
11th Grade Mathematics (Reed City Area Public Schools)	25.9	35.8	9.9%
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	502	437	12.9%
African American	3	2	33.3%
American Indian	5	0	100%
Asian	2	1	50%
Hispanic	11	12	9.1%
Pacific Islander	2	0	100%
White	469	402	14.3%
Two or More Races	10	20	100%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	49.8%	51%	1.2%

Schools Near Reed City 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
Reed City High School	Public	9-12	225 W Church Ave	Reed City	49677	Osceola County	Reed City Area Public Schools	No	No	No	No	(231) 832-2224	456	21	22.0	51.8%	411 (90.1%)	3 (0.7%)	15 (3.3%)	1 (0.2%)	2 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	24 (5.3%)	64.1	220^th of 743 public high schools	70.4%		65.8	207^th of 735 public high schools	71.8%	13			44.6	31.3						48.1		46.9	$12,894	$1,258	$11,636
Crossroads Charter Academy 612	Public, Charter	6-12	215 Spruce St W	Big Rapids	49307	Mecosta County	Crossroads Charter Academy	Yes	No	No	No	(231) 796-9041	144	11	13.2	51.4%	125 (86.8%)	2 (1.4%)	5 (3.5%)	5 (3.5%)	1 (0.7%)	1 (0.7%)	5 (3.5%)	73.1	158^th of 743 public high schools	78.7%		59.4	271^st of 735 public high schools	63.1%	113	65.0	15.0	62.5	25.0	30.8	23.5	26.9	17.7	55.0	56.3		50.0	$14,734	$3,350	$11,384
Evart High School	Public	9-12	6221 95th Ave	Evart	49631	Osceola County	Evart Public Schools	No	No	No	No	(231) 734-5551	277	19	14.3	72.2%	263 (94.9%)	2 (0.7%)	5 (1.8%)	1 (0.4%)	1 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	5 (1.8%)	28.1	526^th of 743 public high schools	29.2%		23.5	561^st of 735 public high schools	23.7%	35			44.6	16.2						16.9		26.6	$15,570	$1,385	$14,185
MecostaOsceola Career Center	Public	11-12	15830 190th Ave	Big Rapids	49307	Mecosta County	Mecosta-Osceola Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	No	No	(231) 796-5805	0	12	.0		0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()								(n/a)
Big Rapids High School	Public	9-12	21175 15 Mile Rd	Big Rapids	49307	Mecosta County	Big Rapids Public Schools	No	No	No	No	(231) 796-7651	747	34	21.9	41.8%	673 (90.1%)	28 (3.7%)	15 (2.0%)	2 (0.3%)	2 (0.3%)	1 (0.1%)	26 (3.5%)	60.8	256^th of 743 public high schools	65.5%		49.6	351^st of 735 public high schools	52.2%	95			55.3	30.0						45.9		34.1	$12,859	$1,122	$11,737
Pine River Area High School	Public	8-12	17445 Pine River Rd	Leroy	49655	Osceola County	Pine River Area Schools	No	No	No	No	(231) 829-3841	367	22	16.8	63.5%	341 (92.9%)	3 (0.8%)	6 (1.6%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.5%)	15 (4.1%)	32.4	491^st of 743 public high schools	33.9%		18.1	605^th of 735 public high schools	17.7%	114	66.1	40.3	41.1	16.4					27.4	26.0	32.3	31.5	$13,675	$2,401	$11,274
Baldwin Senior High School	Public	9-12	525 4th St	Baldwin	49304	Lake County	Baldwin Community Schools	No	No	No	No	(231) 745-4683	128	18	6.9	96.1%	78 (60.9%)	18 (14.1%)	8 (6.3%)	1 (0.8%)	1 (0.8%)	0 (0.0%)	22 (17.2%)								(n/a)										40.0			$25,145	$2,676	$22,469

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Schools Near Reed City High School