Very Good
#647 of 3,192 schools in MI
Top 20% in state
Baldwin Senior High School
High School · Baldwin Community Schools · Baldwin, MI
A Baldwin Community Schools high school where students score 10 points above what's typical for similar communities.
525 4TH ST, Baldwin, MI 49304
- Math 25% proficient (2021)
- Reading 25% proficient (2021)
- 69.5% 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at Baldwin Senior High School score 25% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 15%).
2021 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. MI average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 13-year record (2009–2021), then recovered 15 points since 2018, reaching 25% in 2021.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 19% (multi-year average, 2009-2021) · reading/ELA 30% (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 26 test records from MI state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
96.1%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Baldwin Senior 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 28Car-Dependent
- Bike 34Somewhat Bikeable
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Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$39,567
Median home value
$110,700
Median rent
$854/mo
College educated
10%
Homeownership
73.1%
Poverty rate
24.4%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 49304; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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Nearby same-level schools
0 from verified nearby records
No verified same-level alternatives
The available nearby set has no same-level school with a verified grade span.
Baldwin Community Schools
- Schools in district
- 3
- Rank in district
- #1 of 3
- District spending per student
- $25,713NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 38.3%Census SAIPE · 2024
Baldwin Senior High School is listed in Baldwin Community Schools; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Baldwin Senior High School
Baldwin Senior High School is a public high school in Baldwin, MI, part of Baldwin Community Schools, serving approximately 128 students in grades 9th-12th with a 7.1:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.5 out of 10 and ranks #647 of 3,192 schools in MI. State assessment records show 19% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 30% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Baldwin Senior High School
What grades does Baldwin Senior High School serve?
Baldwin Senior High School serves students in grades 9th through 12th.
How many students attend Baldwin Senior High School?
Baldwin Senior High School has an enrollment of approximately 128 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Baldwin Senior High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Baldwin Senior High School is 7.1:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Baldwin Senior High School rank in MI?
Baldwin Senior High School ranks #647 of 3,192 schools in MI.
What is Baldwin Senior High School's MySchoolScout rating?
Baldwin Senior High School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.5 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 Baldwin Senior High School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Baldwin Senior High School has 19% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 30% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021).
Is Baldwin Senior High School a charter school?
No, Baldwin Senior High School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Baldwin Senior High School a Title I school?
No, Baldwin Senior High School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Baldwin Senior High School?
96.1% of students at Baldwin Senior 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
- 128
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 7.1:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 18
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Remote Rural
- County
- Lake County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 57.0%
- Phone
- (231) 745-4683
- 4-Year Graduation
- 69.5%
- Area population (ZIP 49304)
- 4,680
- Area median age
- 47.4
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 49304; 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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