White Pigeon JrSr High School

Summary:

White Pigeon JrSr High School is a public magnet high school serving grades 6-12 in the Centreville Public Schools district, with an enrollment of 386 students in the predominantly White (83.68%) community of White Pigeon, Michigan.

Despite its small size, White Pigeon JrSr High School has faced significant academic challenges in recent years. The school has consistently underperformed compared to the state average on standardized tests, with proficiency rates ranging from just 5.17% in 6th-grade math to 36.7% in 8th-grade science - well below the state averages. This trend has led to a decline in the school's statewide ranking, from 388 out of 666 high schools in 2018-2019 to 629 out of 743 high schools in 2023-2024. Additionally, the school has experienced fluctuations in its four-year graduation rate, reaching a low of 80.9% in 2022-2023, and a relatively high dropout rate of 15.8% in the same year. Chronic absenteeism has also been a significant issue, reaching 32.3% in 2021-2022, much higher than the state average.

When compared to nearby high schools, such as Marcellus High School and Centreville Junior Senior High School, White Pigeon JrSr High School generally underperforms on academic measures. This disparity may be partly attributed to the school's relatively high percentage of students from low socioeconomic backgrounds, with 48.7% qualifying for free or reduced-price lunch in 2022-2023. However, the school's racial makeup, which is predominantly White, suggests that the challenges it faces are not solely due to racial diversity. By addressing these areas of concern, the school can work to improve student outcomes and provide a more equitable and effective educational experience for its diverse student population.


Detail:

Public, Magnet 6-12

 410 Prairie Ave
       White Pigeon, MI  49099-8150


(269) 483-7679

District: White Pigeon Community Schools

SchoolDigger Rank:
629th of 743 Michigan High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $12,498 Help


Feeder schools for White Pigeon JrSr High School:

Elementary:    Central Elementary School

Student/teacher ratio:  15.4 Help
Number of students:  396

Racial breakdown:

White:
83.8%
Hispanic:
9.3%
Two or more races:
6.3%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  49% Help


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Compare Details White Pigeon JrSr High School ranks worse than 72.9% of middle schools in Michigan. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 25.8. (See more...)
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Compare Details White Pigeon JrSr High School ranks worse than 84.7% of high schools in Michigan. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 15.34. (See more...)
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The four-year cohort graduation rate measures the percentage of students at White Pigeon 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 (83.8%), Hispanic (9.3%), two or more races (6.3%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 49% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at White Pigeon JrSr High School is 15.4. (See more...)
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Compare White Pigeon JrSr High School employs 25.6 full-time teachers.
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at White Pigeon JrSr High School is $12,498.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

White Pigeon JrSr High School:

SchoolDigger ranks White Pigeon JrSr High School 654th of 897 Michigan public middle schools. (See White Pigeon JrSr High School in the ranking list.)

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SchoolDigger ranks White Pigeon JrSr High School 629th of 743 Michigan public high schools. (See White Pigeon JrSr High School in the ranking list.)

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White Pigeon Community Schools:

SchoolDigger ranks White Pigeon Community Schools 504th of 610 Michigan school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for White Pigeon JrSr High School

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Rank History for all middle school students at White Pigeon JrSr High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2006 47.19 555th 806 31.1%
2007 57.16 460th 823 44.1%
2008 52.84 528th 839 37.1%
2009 47.39 586th 847 30.8%
2010 68.13 318th 851 62.6%
2011 68.09 297th 858 65.4%
2012 57.06 388th 900 56.9%
2013 44.11 549th 919 40.3%
2014 44.03 564th 921 38.8%
2015 42.69 545th 919 40.7%
2016 65.27 268th 894 70.0%
2017 50.12 348th 821 57.6%
2018 48.86 448th 838 46.5%
2019 39.63 469th 792 40.8%
2021 12.58 620th 675 8.1%
2022 20.67 619th 776 20.2%
2023 30.02 609th 883 31.0%
2024 25.80 654th 897 27.1%
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Rank History for middle school Low Socio Economic Status students at White Pigeon JrSr High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 63.04 245th 815 69.9%
2019 51.55 302nd 672 55.1%
2022 26.24 535th 691 22.6%
2023 38.05 513th 825 37.8%
2024 26.03 632nd 836 24.4%
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Rank History for middle school Female students at White Pigeon JrSr High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 52.70 374th 794 52.9%
2019 35.49 427th 658 35.1%
2021 17.33 463rd 521 11.1%
2022 21.21 535th 657 18.6%
2023 29.33 541st 770 29.7%
2024 19.69 633rd 771 17.9%
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Rank History for middle school Male students at White Pigeon JrSr High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 40.37 475th 797 40.4%
2019 37.40 399th 639 37.6%
2022 15.07 581st 658 11.7%
2023 26.13 573rd 776 26.2%
2024 29.59 559th 786 28.9%
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Rank History for middle school White students at White Pigeon JrSr High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 34.99 445th 678 34.4%
2019 34.87 404th 624 35.3%
2021 8.21 563rd 577 2.4%
2022 11.02 601st 638 5.8%
2023 18.16 598th 688 13.1%
2024 19.41 596th 701 15.0%
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Data source: test scores: Michigan Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

Rank History for White Pigeon JrSr High School

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Rank History for all high school students at White Pigeon JrSr High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2006 27.46 560th 705 20.6%
2007 45.02 503rd 767 34.4%
2008 59.88 384th 750 48.8%
2009 61.08 371st 754 50.8%
2010 54.79 443rd 765 42.1%
2011 66.35 331st 784 57.8%
2012 48.59 449th 773 41.9%
2013 46.73 457th 805 43.2%
2014 44.93 474th 799 40.7%
2015 64.32 301st 832 63.8%
2016 40.61 480th 852 43.7%
2017 52.37 357th 835 57.2%
2018 32.37 536th 824 35.0%
2019 42.34 388th 666 41.7%
2021 14.01 513th 561 8.6%
2022 25.19 455th 531 14.3%
2023 19.58 594th 735 19.2%
2024 15.34 629th 743 15.3%
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Rank History for high school Low Socio Economic Status students at White Pigeon JrSr High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 27.64 526th 755 30.3%
2019 29.74 408th 532 23.3%
2021 28.04 326th 417 21.8%
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Rank History for high school Female students at White Pigeon JrSr High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 20.25 545th 710 23.2%
2019 53.96 251st 554 54.7%
2021 10.33 440th 462 4.8%
2023 14.90 530th 611 13.3%
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Rank History for high school Male students at White Pigeon JrSr High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 33.47 468th 707 33.8%
2019 23.60 425th 543 21.7%
2023 20.82 499th 611 18.3%
2024 20.35 526th 633 16.9%
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Rank History for high school White students at White Pigeon JrSr High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 24.33 532nd 708 24.9%
2019 34.10 399th 582 31.4%
2021 8.38 499th 516 3.3%
2022 17.22 449th 492 8.7%
2023 13.70 579th 647 10.5%
2024 12.56 579th 638 9.2%
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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.

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Enrollment information for White Pigeon 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 588 1 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 589
1989 566 1 1 1 0 n/a n/a 0 569
1990 546 1 1 0 0 n/a n/a 0 548
1991 506 0 0 1 1 n/a n/a 0 508
1992 532 1 1 0 0 n/a n/a 0 534
1993 504 0 3 1 2 n/a n/a 0 510
1994 512 4 7 7 4 n/a n/a 0 534
1995 495 6 4 10 3 n/a n/a 0 518
1996 495 6 4 10 3 n/a n/a 0 518
1997 503 6 3 8 3 n/a n/a 0 523
1998 492 5 0 7 6 n/a n/a 0 510
1999 493 2 5 6 3 n/a n/a 0 509
2000 466 5 1 3 2 n/a n/a 0 477
2001 476 5 1 6 6 n/a n/a 0 494
2002 468 4 3 6 4 n/a n/a 0 485
2003 468 4 3 6 4 n/a n/a 0 485
2004 479 3 5 7 3 n/a n/a 2 499
2005 466 2 4 6 3 n/a n/a 1 482
2006 432 3 0 6 2 n/a n/a 1 444
2007 414 1 0 6 1 n/a n/a 6 428
2008 411 3 n/a 7 n/a n/a n/a 5 426
2009 375 2 1 9 0 n/a n/a 4 391
2010 411 1 3 19 0 n/a n/a 5 439
2011 397 0 4 21 0 0 6 0 428
2012 394 0 4 27 0 0 5 0 430
2013 373 3 4 33 0 0 4 0 417
2014 363 0 5 32 0 0 7 0 407
2015 392 0 5 36 0 0 11 0 444
2016 362 0 4 30 0 0 13 0 409
2017 374 0 2 33 0 0 14 0 423
2018 353 0 2 37 0 0 16 0 408
2019 343 0 3 32 0 0 21 0 399
2020 355 0 2 33 0 0 22 0 412
2021 335 0 2 35 0 0 23 0 395
2022 335 1 0 39 0 0 23 0 398
2023 323 1 1 38 0 0 23 0 386
2024 332 1 1 37 0 0 25 0 396

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 White Pigeon JrSr High School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 589 n/a n/a n/a
1989 569 n/a n/a 4
1990 548 36.0 15.2 3.8
1991 508 n/a n/a n/a
1992 534 n/a n/a n/a
1993 510 n/a 0.0 8.8
1994 534 27.5 19.4 7.5
1995 518 28.0 18.5 13.1
1996 518 28.0 18.5 13.1
1997 523 27.0 19.4 11.7
1998 510 29.0 17.6 15.3
1999 509 29.0 17.6 17.9
2000 477 28.0 17.0 28.3
2001 494 29.3 16.9 36.2
2002 485 29.0 16.7 33.4
2003 485 29.0 16.7 33.4
2004 499 27.6 18.1 37.8
2005 482 25.3 19.1 44.1
2006 444 26.1 17.0 44.9
2007 428 27.3 15.7 46.4
2008 426 24.9 17.1 49.9
2009 391 24.2 16.2 57.1
2010 439 26.8 16.3 58.3
2011 428 24.6 17.3 65.2
2012 430 25.8 16.6 65.6
2013 417 24.8 16.7 68.8
2014 407 24.2 16.7 69.5
2015 444 26.0 17.0 66
2016 409 25.0 16.3 65.5
2017 423 25.3 16.6 65
2018 408 24.6 16.5 65.9
2019 399 22.5 17.7 53.6
2020 412 22.1 18.5 66.5
2021 395 23.0 17.1 66.8
2022 398 23.7 16.7 44.7
2023 386 24.5 15.7 48.7
2024 396 25.6 15.4 49

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 White Pigeon JrSr High School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 589 n/a n/a n/a
1989 569 n/a n/a 4
1990 548 36.0 15.2 3.8
1991 508 n/a n/a n/a
1992 534 n/a n/a n/a
1993 510 n/a 0.0 8.8
1994 534 27.5 19.4 7.5
1995 518 28.0 18.5 13.1
1996 518 28.0 18.5 13.1
1997 523 27.0 19.4 11.7
1998 510 29.0 17.6 15.3
1999 509 29.0 17.6 17.9
2000 477 28.0 17.0 28.3
2001 494 29.3 16.9 36.2
2002 485 29.0 16.7 33.4
2003 485 29.0 16.7 33.4
2004 499 27.6 18.1 37.8
2005 482 25.3 19.1 44.1
2006 444 26.1 17.0 44.9
2007 428 27.3 15.7 46.4
2008 426 24.9 17.1 49.9
2009 391 24.2 16.2 57.1
2010 439 26.8 16.3 58.3
2011 428 24.6 17.3 65.2
2012 430 25.8 16.6 65.6
2013 417 24.8 16.7 68.8
2014 407 24.2 16.7 69.5
2015 444 26.0 17.0 66
2016 409 25.0 16.3 65.5
2017 423 25.3 16.6 65
2018 408 24.6 16.5 65.9
2019 399 22.5 17.7 53.6
2020 412 22.1 18.5 66.5
2021 395 23.0 17.1 66.8
2022 398 23.7 16.7 44.7
2023 386 24.5 15.7 48.7
2024 396 25.6 15.4 49

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 White Pigeon JrSr High School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $647 (6.6%) $9,220 (93.4%) $9,868
2020 $702 (7.6%) $8,489 (92.4%) $9,192
2021 $1,518 (12.8%) $10,331 (87.2%) $11,849
2022 $1,034 (9.4%) $9,922 (90.6%) $10,956
2023 $1,193 (9.5%) $11,305 (90.5%) $12,498

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

Impact of COVID-19 on White Pigeon JrSr High School

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 469th of 792 Middle schoolsRanks 609th of 883 Middle schools
 9.8%
Ranks 388th of 666 High schoolsRanks 594th of 735 High schools
 22.6%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
6th Grade English Language Arts (White Pigeon JrSr High School)34.821.7
 13.1%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (White Pigeon Community Schools)34.821.7
 13.1%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Michigan)41.737.5
 4.2%
7th Grade English Language Arts (White Pigeon JrSr High School)35.722.6
 13.1%
   7th Grade English Language Arts (White Pigeon Community Schools)35.722.6
 13.1%
   7th Grade English Language Arts (Michigan)42.736.9
 5.8%
7th Grade Math (White Pigeon JrSr High School)25.515.1
 10.4%
   7th Grade Math (White Pigeon Community Schools)25.515.1
 10.4%
   7th Grade Math (Michigan)35.731
 4.7%
8th Grade Social Studies (White Pigeon JrSr High School)22.828.1
 5.3%
   8th Grade Social Studies (White Pigeon Community Schools)22.828.1
 5.3%
   8th Grade Social Studies (Michigan)2826.7
 1.3%
8th Grade English Language Arts (White Pigeon JrSr High School)66.145.6
 20.5%
   8th Grade English Language Arts (White Pigeon Community Schools)66.145.6
 20.5%
   8th Grade English Language Arts (Michigan)61.959.7
 2.2%
8th Grade Mathematics (White Pigeon JrSr High School)35.719.3
 16.4%
   8th Grade Mathematics (White Pigeon Community Schools)35.719.3
 16.4%
   8th Grade Mathematics (Michigan)41.436.3
 5.1%
11th Grade Social Studies (White Pigeon JrSr High School)37.222
 15.2%
   11th Grade Social Studies (White Pigeon Community Schools)37.222
 15.2%
   11th Grade Social Studies (Michigan)46.636.1
 10.5%
11th Grade Evidence-Based Reading and Writing (White Pigeon JrSr High School)55.838
 17.8%
   11th Grade Evidence-Based Reading and Writing (White Pigeon Community Schools)55.838
 17.8%
   11th Grade Evidence-Based Reading and Writing (Michigan)55.352.2
 3.1%
11th Grade Mathematics (White Pigeon JrSr High School)27.915.3
 12.6%
   11th Grade Mathematics (White Pigeon Community Schools)27.915.3
 12.6%
   11th Grade Mathematics (Michigan)36.330
 6.3%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students399386
 3.3%
African American01
American Indian00
Asian31
 66.7%
Hispanic3238
 18.8%
Pacific Islander00
White343323
 5.8%
Two or More Races2123
 9.5%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients53.6%48.7%
 4.9%


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Students at White Pigeon JrSr High School are 84% White, 9% Hispanic, 6% Two or more races.

White Pigeon JrSr High School ranks in the bottom 15.3% of Michigan high schools.

White Pigeon JrSr High School is fed by the following schools:

Elementary : Central Elementary School

In the 2023-24 school year, 396 students attended White Pigeon JrSr High School.


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