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#2296 of 3,192 schools in MI
Ascent High School
High School · Bad Axe Public Schools · Bad Axe, MI
A Bad Axe Public Schools high school where students score 21 points below what's typical for similar communities.
200 NORTH BARRIE RD, Bad Axe, MI 48413
- Math 10% proficient (2021)
- Reading 10% proficient (2021)
- 69.5% 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at Ascent High School score 10% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 31%).
2021 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. MI average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 15 points across the 10-year record (2012–2021) and has held near 10% recently.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 14% (multi-year average, 2012-2021) · reading/ELA 16% (multi-year average, 2012-2021)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 20 test records from MI state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
70%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
A clear 1–10 score built from public data — growth, academics, and learning environment. No hidden criteria, no pay-to-play.
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Where Ascent 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 20Car-Dependent
- Bike 51Bikeable
- City Safety: High1,756/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Bad Axe), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$56,804
Median home value
$143,400
Median rent
$731/mo
College educated
18.3%
Homeownership
74.3%
Poverty rate
12.3%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 48413; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
2 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bad Axe High SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 6.7 | 7–12 | 0.3 mi | 374 | Compare → |
| Huron Learning CenterEnrollment path unverified | 5.2 | PK–12 | 1.4 mi | 32 | 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.
Bad Axe Public Schools
- Schools in district
- 4
- Rank in district
- #3 of 4
- District spending per student
- $14,614NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 17.5%Census SAIPE · 2024
Ascent High School is listed in Bad Axe Public Schools; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Ascent High School
Ascent High School is a public high school in Bad Axe, MI, part of Bad Axe Public Schools, serving approximately 40 students in grades 9th-12th with a 40:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.3 out of 10 and ranks #2,296 of 3,192 schools in MI. State assessment records show 14% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2012-2021) and 16% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2012-2021).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Ascent High School
What grades does Ascent High School serve?
Ascent High School serves students in grades 9th through 12th.
How many students attend Ascent High School?
Ascent High School has an enrollment of approximately 40 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Ascent High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Ascent High School is 40:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Ascent High School rank in MI?
Ascent High School ranks #2,296 of 3,192 schools in MI.
What is Ascent High School's MySchoolScout rating?
Ascent High School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.3 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 Ascent High School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Ascent High School has 14% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2012-2021) and 16% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2012-2021).
Is Ascent High School a charter school?
No, Ascent High School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Ascent High School a Title I school?
No, Ascent High School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Ascent High School?
70.0% of students at Ascent 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
- 40
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 40:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 1
- Type
- alternative
- Setting
- Remote Rural
- County
- Huron County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 7.5%
- Phone
- (989) 269-2737
- 4-Year Graduation
- 69.5%
- Area population (ZIP 48413)
- 7,404
- Area average commute
- 22 min
- Area median age
- 45.8
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 48413; 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, 2012-2021; directory SY 2023–24
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