Below Average
#2570 of 3,192 schools in MI
Ackerson High School
High School · Napoleon Community Schools · Napoleon, MI
A Napoleon Community Schools high school where students score 19 points below what's typical for similar communities.
PO Box 308, Napoleon, MI 49261
- Math 10% proficient (2021)
- Reading 10% proficient (2021)
- 49.5% 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at Ackerson High School score 10% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 29%).
2021 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. MI average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 10 points since 2018, to 10% in 2021, across a 13-year record (2009–2021).
Show all 12 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 19% (multi-year average, 2009-2021) · reading/ELA 22% (multi-year average, 2009-2021)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 24 test records from MI state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
73.5%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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See how we rateThe neighborhood
Where Ackerson High School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 32Car-Dependent
- Bike 39Somewhat Bikeable
- County Safety: Average336/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · county context, not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. A newer release may be available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$89,063
Median home value
$218,800
College educated
20.3%
Homeownership
63.5%
Poverty rate
30%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 49261; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
1 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Napoleon High SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 6.1 | 9–12 | 0.2 mi | 355 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Napoleon Community Schools
- Schools in district
- 4
- Rank in district
- #4 of 4
- District spending per student
- $12,593NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 8.8%Census SAIPE · 2024
Ackerson High School is listed in Napoleon Community Schools; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Ackerson High School
Ackerson High School is a public high school in Napoleon, MI, part of Napoleon Community Schools, serving approximately 83 students in grades 9th-12th with a 27.7:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.9 out of 10 and ranks #2,570 of 3,192 schools in MI. State assessment records show 19% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 22% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Ackerson High School
What grades does Ackerson High School serve?
Ackerson High School serves students in grades 9th through 12th.
How many students attend Ackerson High School?
Ackerson High School has an enrollment of approximately 83 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Ackerson High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Ackerson High School is 27.7:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Ackerson High School rank in MI?
Ackerson High School ranks #2,570 of 3,192 schools in MI.
What is Ackerson High School's MySchoolScout rating?
Ackerson High School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.9 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Ackerson High School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Ackerson High School has 19% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 22% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021).
Is Ackerson High School a charter school?
No, Ackerson High School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Ackerson High School a Title I school?
No, Ackerson High School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Ackerson High School?
73.5% of students at Ackerson High School qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- 9th – 12th
- Enrollment
- 83
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 27.7:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 3
- Type
- alternative
- Setting
- Fringe Rural
- County
- Jackson County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 6.0%
- Phone
- (517) 905-5718
- 4-Year Graduation
- 49.5%
- Area population (ZIP 49261)
- 243
- Area median age
- 27.6
Official sources & links
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2021 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2021 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2021 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2021 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 49261; this does not measure the attendance area.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2021; directory SY 2023–24
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