StandishSterling Central JrSr High School

Summary:

StandishSterling Central JrSr High School is a public high school serving grades 7-12 in Standish, Michigan, with a student population of 694. The school is part of the Standish-Sterling Community Schools district, which is ranked 149 out of 610 districts in Michigan and has a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Academically, StandishSterling Central JrSr High School has shown strong performance, with test scores that generally exceed the state averages in subjects like English Language Arts, Math, Science, and Social Studies. The school has maintained high four-year graduation rates, ranging from 84.5% to 92.5% over the past five years, which are above the state average. However, the school has also seen an increase in dropout rates, rising from 4.4% in 2018-2019 to 13% in 2022-2023, which is a concerning trend. Chronic absenteeism has been a significant issue at the school, with rates ranging from 19.1% to 91.1% over the past five years, much higher than the state average.

When compared to nearby high schools, such as WhittemorePrescott JrSr High School, Au GresSims High School, and Pinconning High School, StandishSterling Central JrSr High School generally outperforms these schools in academic metrics, graduation rates, and overall school rankings. However, the school's performance on certain subgroups, such as female students and White students, has been more variable, suggesting the need for further analysis and potential adjustments to ensure equitable outcomes for all students.


Detail:

Public 7-12

 2401 Grove Street Rd
       Standish, MI  48658-9186


(989) 846-3660

District: Standish-Sterling Community Schools

SchoolDigger Rank:
238th of 743 Michigan High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $13,170 Help


Feeder schools for StandishSterling Central JrSr High School:

Elementary:    StandishSterling Central Elementary School
    Sterling Elementary School

Student/teacher ratio:  20.3 Help
Number of students:  659

Racial breakdown:

White:
95.3%
Hispanic:
2.1%
African American:
0.8%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  58.3% Help


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Compare Details StandishSterling Central JrSr High School ranks better than 72.4% of middle schools in Michigan. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 64.78. (See more...)
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Compare Details StandishSterling Central JrSr High School ranks better than 68% of high schools in Michigan. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 62.72. (See more...)
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The four-year cohort graduation rate measures the percentage of students at StandishSterling Central JrSr 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 (95.3%), Hispanic (2.1%), American Indian (0.8%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 58.3% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at StandishSterling Central JrSr High School is 20.3. (See more...)
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Compare StandishSterling Central JrSr High School employs 32.3 full-time teachers.
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at StandishSterling Central JrSr High School is $13,170.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

StandishSterling Central JrSr High School:

SchoolDigger ranks StandishSterling Central JrSr High School 248th of 897 Michigan public middle schools. (See StandishSterling Central JrSr High School in the ranking list.)

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SchoolDigger ranks StandishSterling Central JrSr High School 238th of 743 Michigan public high schools. (See StandishSterling Central JrSr High School in the ranking list.)

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Standish-Sterling Community Schools:

SchoolDigger ranks Standish-Sterling Community Schools 149th of 610 Michigan school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for StandishSterling Central JrSr High School

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Rank History for all middle school students at StandishSterling Central JrSr High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 68.99 203rd 792 74.4%
2021 54.46 254th 675 62.4%
2022 59.86 252nd 776 67.5%
2023 63.08 265th 883 70.0%
2024 64.78 248th 897 72.4%
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Rank History for middle school Low Socio Economic Status students at StandishSterling Central JrSr High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 70.81 168th 815 79.4%
2019 77.98 78th 672 88.4%
2021 52.45 202nd 523 61.4%
2022 68.77 138th 691 80.0%
2023 70.89 146th 825 82.3%
2024 72.46 137th 836 83.6%
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Rank History for middle school Female students at StandishSterling Central JrSr High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 63.96 258th 794 67.5%
2019 71.76 144th 658 78.1%
2021 28.95 395th 521 24.2%
2022 48.34 296th 657 54.9%
2023 53.82 295th 770 61.7%
2024 72.99 144th 771 81.3%
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Rank History for middle school Male students at StandishSterling Central JrSr High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 65.94 237th 797 70.3%
2019 58.67 220th 639 65.6%
2021 69.76 116th 540 78.5%
2022 60.13 207th 658 68.5%
2023 62.16 227th 776 70.7%
2024 48.08 373rd 786 52.5%
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Rank History for middle school White students at StandishSterling Central JrSr High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 54.55 280th 678 58.7%
2019 57.66 227th 624 63.6%
2021 46.24 271st 577 53.0%
2022 48.98 289th 638 54.7%
2023 51.23 289th 688 58.0%
2024 51.27 297th 701 57.6%
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Data source: test scores: Michigan Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

Rank History for StandishSterling Central JrSr High School

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Rank History for all high school students at StandishSterling Central JrSr High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2006 56.57 378th 705 46.4%
2007 58.43 396th 767 48.4%
2008 61.32 367th 750 51.1%
2009 46.59 485th 754 35.7%
2010 67.41 323rd 765 57.8%
2011 55.20 451st 784 42.5%
2012 53.16 406th 773 47.5%
2013 56.07 372nd 805 53.8%
2014 49.69 441st 799 44.8%
2015 75.53 186th 832 77.6%
2016 69.23 244th 852 71.4%
2017 53.46 344th 835 58.8%
2018 46.80 442nd 824 46.4%
2019 52.07 311th 666 53.3%
2021 74.26 102nd 561 81.8%
2022 56.84 247th 531 53.5%
2023 58.80 277th 735 62.3%
2024 62.72 238th 743 68.0%
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Rank History for high school Special Education students at StandishSterling Central JrSr High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 31.90 205th 315 34.9%
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Rank History for high school Low Socio Economic Status students at StandishSterling Central JrSr High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 41.89 421st 755 44.2%
2019 58.52 196th 532 63.2%
2021 73.59 80th 417 80.8%
2022 49.86 205th 369 44.4%
2023 71.28 126th 614 79.5%
2024 63.07 199th 654 69.6%
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Rank History for high school Female students at StandishSterling Central JrSr High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 47.79 364th 710 48.7%
2019 58.39 223rd 554 59.7%
2021 57.83 166th 462 64.1%
2022 56.39 191st 416 54.1%
2023 64.90 183rd 611 70.0%
2024 41.24 351st 619 43.3%
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Rank History for high school Male students at StandishSterling Central JrSr High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 35.64 455th 707 35.6%
2019 33.18 382nd 543 29.7%
2021 83.03 60th 472 87.3%
2022 48.04 241st 440 45.2%
2023 41.34 357th 611 41.6%
2024 74.31 133rd 633 79.0%
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Rank History for high school White students at StandishSterling Central JrSr High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 36.78 458th 708 35.3%
2019 39.69 358th 582 38.5%
2021 68.57 118th 516 77.1%
2022 44.52 284th 492 42.3%
2023 46.34 322nd 647 50.2%
2024 52.06 277th 638 56.6%
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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 StandishSterling Central JrSr High School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 918 1 6 7 1 n/a n/a 0 933
1989 854 2 6 8 1 n/a n/a 0 871
1990 864 1 5 7 6 n/a n/a -1 882
1991 886 2 4 6 9 n/a n/a 0 907
1992 887 0 3 14 5 n/a n/a 0 909
1993 917 0 2 10 7 n/a n/a 0 936
1994 906 2 2 14 12 n/a n/a 0 936
1995 968 2 6 17 19 n/a n/a 0 1012
1996 968 2 6 17 19 n/a n/a 0 1012
1997 952 0 6 9 13 n/a n/a 0 980
1998 975 0 4 10 13 n/a n/a 0 1002
1999 887 0 3 8 11 n/a n/a 0 909
2000 931 2 3 7 14 n/a n/a 0 957
2001 907 0 3 6 16 n/a n/a 0 932
2002 617 0 3 4 12 n/a n/a 0 636
2003 617 0 3 4 12 n/a n/a 0 636
2004 613 2 4 5 9 n/a n/a 0 633
2005 629 4 4 2 9 n/a n/a 0 648
2006 622 0 5 4 6 n/a n/a 0 637
2007 610 2 6 4 7 n/a n/a 2 631
2008 609 4 7 6 8 n/a n/a 1 635
2009 598 3 6 5 9 n/a n/a 0 621
2010 569 4 4 4 9 n/a n/a 0 590
2011 565 2 1 8 9 0 4 0 589
2012 526 1 1 5 6 0 4 0 543
2013 500 4 3 4 7 1 3 0 522
2014 500 4 7 4 7 0 4 0 526
2015 471 4 4 5 8 0 6 0 498
2016 455 4 3 3 10 0 6 0 481
2017 450 1 2 2 8 0 7 0 470
2018 718 4 7 12 10 0 9 0 760
2019 735 3 2 11 9 0 9 0 769
2020 724 2 2 10 7 0 8 0 753
2021 673 2 4 13 7 0 3 0 702
2022 661 2 5 13 6 0 5 0 692
2023 665 5 4 13 3 0 4 0 694
2024 628 5 4 14 5 0 3 0 659

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 StandishSterling Central JrSr High School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 933 n/a n/a n/a
1989 871 n/a n/a 12.5
1990 882 54.0 16.3 13.8
1991 907 n/a n/a n/a
1992 909 n/a n/a 15.4
1993 936 n/a 0.0 40.1
1994 936 44.9 20.8 12.6
1995 1012 45.9 22.0 17.6
1996 1012 45.9 22.0 17.6
1997 980 46.0 21.3 19.1
1998 1002 44.0 22.8 19
1999 909 47.0 19.3 25.5
2000 957 48.4 19.8 29.9
2001 932 49.6 18.8 28.5
2002 636 30.8 20.6 31.9
2003 636 30.8 20.6 31.9
2004 633 31.0 20.4 33
2005 648 30.0 21.6 36.9
2006 637 30.8 20.7 41.6
2007 631 29.9 21.1 45
2008 635 29.1 21.8 42.9
2009 621 27.6 22.5 45.2
2010 590 28.0 21.0 45.9
2011 589 27.1 21.7 51.6
2012 543 23.3 23.3 49.5
2013 522 23.0 22.6 57.1
2014 526 24.3 21.6 47.3
2015 498 23.0 21.6 54.2
2016 481 21.0 22.9 53
2017 470 20.6 22.7 50
2018 760 33.9 22.3 58.6
2019 769 33.0 23.2 51.6
2020 753 33.8 22.2 50.1
2021 702 33.4 20.9 47.2
2022 692 34.8 19.8 50.6
2023 694 34.1 20.3 57.6
2024 659 32.3 20.3 58.3

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 StandishSterling Central JrSr High School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 933 n/a n/a n/a
1989 871 n/a n/a 12.5
1990 882 54.0 16.3 13.8
1991 907 n/a n/a n/a
1992 909 n/a n/a 15.4
1993 936 n/a 0.0 40.1
1994 936 44.9 20.8 12.6
1995 1012 45.9 22.0 17.6
1996 1012 45.9 22.0 17.6
1997 980 46.0 21.3 19.1
1998 1002 44.0 22.8 19
1999 909 47.0 19.3 25.5
2000 957 48.4 19.8 29.9
2001 932 49.6 18.8 28.5
2002 636 30.8 20.6 31.9
2003 636 30.8 20.6 31.9
2004 633 31.0 20.4 33
2005 648 30.0 21.6 36.9
2006 637 30.8 20.7 41.6
2007 631 29.9 21.1 45
2008 635 29.1 21.8 42.9
2009 621 27.6 22.5 45.2
2010 590 28.0 21.0 45.9
2011 589 27.1 21.7 51.6
2012 543 23.3 23.3 49.5
2013 522 23.0 22.6 57.1
2014 526 24.3 21.6 47.3
2015 498 23.0 21.6 54.2
2016 481 21.0 22.9 53
2017 470 20.6 22.7 50
2018 760 33.9 22.3 58.6
2019 769 33.0 23.2 51.6
2020 753 33.8 22.2 50.1
2021 702 33.4 20.9 47.2
2022 692 34.8 19.8 50.6
2023 694 34.1 20.3 57.6
2024 659 32.3 20.3 58.3

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 StandishSterling Central JrSr High School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $732 (7.6%) $8,928 (92.4%) $9,660
2020 $850 (8.6%) $9,033 (91.4%) $9,884
2021 $1,788 (14.6%) $10,423 (85.4%) $12,211
2022 $1,278 (10.7%) $10,652 (89.3%) $11,930
2023 $1,520 (11.5%) $11,650 (88.5%) $13,170

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

Impact of COVID-19 on StandishSterling Central JrSr 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 203rd of 792 Middle schoolsRanks 265th of 883 Middle schools
 4.4%
Ranks 311th of 666 High schoolsRanks 277th of 735 High schools
 9%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
7th Grade English Language Arts (StandishSterling Central JrSr High School)49.646.7
 2.9%
   7th Grade English Language Arts (Standish-Sterling Community Schools)49.646.7
 2.9%
   7th Grade English Language Arts (Michigan)42.736.9
 5.8%
7th Grade Math (StandishSterling Central JrSr High School)3840.6
 2.6%
   7th Grade Math (Standish-Sterling Community Schools)3840.6
 2.6%
   7th Grade Math (Michigan)35.731
 4.7%
8th Grade Social Studies (StandishSterling Central JrSr High School)38.530.3
 8.2%
   8th Grade Social Studies (Standish-Sterling Community Schools)38.530.3
 8.2%
   8th Grade Social Studies (Michigan)2826.7
 1.3%
8th Grade English Language Arts (StandishSterling Central JrSr High School)71.263.6
 7.6%
   8th Grade English Language Arts (Standish-Sterling Community Schools)71.263.6
 7.6%
   8th Grade English Language Arts (Michigan)61.959.7
 2.2%
8th Grade Mathematics (StandishSterling Central JrSr High School)48.330.8
 17.5%
   8th Grade Mathematics (Standish-Sterling Community Schools)48.330.8
 17.5%
   8th Grade Mathematics (Michigan)41.436.3
 5.1%
11th Grade Social Studies (StandishSterling Central JrSr High School)48.339.7
 8.6%
   11th Grade Social Studies (Standish-Sterling Community Schools)48.339.7
 8.6%
   11th Grade Social Studies (Michigan)46.636.1
 10.5%
11th Grade Evidence-Based Reading and Writing (StandishSterling Central JrSr High School)5651.7
 4.3%
   11th Grade Evidence-Based Reading and Writing (Standish-Sterling Community Schools)5651.7
 4.3%
   11th Grade Evidence-Based Reading and Writing (Michigan)55.352.2
 3.1%
11th Grade Mathematics (StandishSterling Central JrSr High School)29.323.3
 6%
   11th Grade Mathematics (Standish-Sterling Community Schools)29.323.3
 6%
   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 Students769694
 9.8%
African American35
 66.7%
American Indian93
 66.7%
Asian24
 100%
Hispanic1113
 18.2%
Pacific Islander00
White735665
 9.5%
Two or More Races94
 55.6%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients51.6%57.6%
 6%


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Frequently Asked Questions about StandishSterling Central JrSr High School

In the 2023-24 school year, 659 students attended StandishSterling Central JrSr High School.

Students at StandishSterling Central JrSr High School are 95% White, 2% Hispanic.

StandishSterling Central JrSr High School is fed by the following schools:

Elementary : StandishSterling Central Elementary School
Elementary : Sterling Elementary School

StandishSterling Central JrSr High School ranks 238th of 743 Michigan high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.


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