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#1148 of 3,192 schools in MI

Top 36% in state

Bark Riverharris Jrsr High School

High School · Bark River-harris School District · Harris, MI

A Bark River-harris School District high school where students score 6 points below what's typical for similar communities.

PO Box 350, Harris, MI 49845

  • Math 30% vs MI 34% (2022)
  • Reading 49% vs MI 49% (2022)
  • 84.5% 4-year graduation

Academics

Full Profile · 4/4 metrics
Student Progress6.2Average25%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data14
Annual Change-2.67 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2022
TrendDeclining
Academics6.3Average25%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency31.1% (2022 EdFacts)
Reading/ELA Proficiency49% (2022 EdFacts)
Math vs. State Avg+0.3 pts
Reading vs. State Avg+10.7 pts
Overall Proficiency40% (2022 EdFacts, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)46% (model expectation from 2022 EdFacts)
vs. Expected-5.8 pts
Adjusted Percentile47th
College Readiness9.2Excellent30%
Graduation rates, AP course participation, and IB availability.
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4-Year Graduation Rate84.5%
IB ProgramNo
Resources & Environment4.8Below Average20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio18.9:1
District spending per student$13,025
Chronic Absenteeism27.3%

Students at Bark Riverharris Jrsr High School score 40% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 46%).

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2022 EdFacts proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. MI average.

Math Proficiency30%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
34%(2022 EdFacts)
ELA Proficiency49%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
49%(2022 EdFacts)

Trend

→ Steady

Proficiency is down 42 points across the 14-year record (2009–2022) and has held near 40% recently.

Show all 14 years
2009
Math
82%
ELA
82%
2010
Math
77%
ELA
82%
2011
Math
32%
ELA
62%
2012
Math
32%
ELA
62%
2013
Math
32%
ELA
67%
2014
Math
22%
ELA
47%
2015
Math
22%
ELA
47%
2016
Math
27%
ELA
42%
2017
Math
22%
ELA
27%
2018
Math
37%
ELA
47%
2019
Math
37%
ELA
47%
2020*
Math
37%
ELA
47%
2021*
Math
37%
ELA
47%
2022
Math
30%
ELA
49%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 37% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 53% (multi-year average, 2009-2022)

* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.

Based on 32 test records from MI state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

Equity & diversity

Shown separately, not included in the overall score

Free/reduced lunch

45.7%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

How we rate schools

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The neighborhood

Where Bark Riverharris Jrsr 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 22Car-Dependent
  • Bike 36Somewhat Bikeable

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Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

Athletics5sports offered
2 boys'·3 girls'·10 teams (incl. JV)·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Advanced STEM Courses5of 5 advanced subjects offered
Algebra II, Advanced Math, Calculus, Chemistry, Physics·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

2 from a 5-mile search

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Hannahville Indian SchoolEnrollment path unverifiedNot ratedK–122.9 mi167Compare →
Nah Tah Wahsh Public School AcademyCharter · enrollment unverified7.6K–122.9 mi184Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.

Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.

Bark River-harris School District

Schools in district
2
Rank in district
#2 of 2
District spending per student
$13,025NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
18.9%Census SAIPE · 2024

Bark Riverharris Jrsr High School is listed in Bark River-Harris School District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Bark Riverharris Jrsr High School

Bark Riverharris Jrsr High School is a public high school in Harris, MI, part of Bark River-harris School District, serving approximately 341 students in grades 7th-12th with a 18.9:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.8 out of 10 and ranks #1,148 of 3,192 schools in MI. State assessment records show 37% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 53% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Bark Riverharris Jrsr High School

What grades does Bark Riverharris Jrsr High School serve?

Bark Riverharris Jrsr High School serves students in grades 7th through 12th.

How many students attend Bark Riverharris Jrsr High School?

Bark Riverharris Jrsr High School has an enrollment of approximately 341 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Bark Riverharris Jrsr High School?

The student-teacher ratio at Bark Riverharris Jrsr High School is 18.9:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Bark Riverharris Jrsr High School rank in MI?

Bark Riverharris Jrsr High School ranks #1,148 of 3,192 schools in MI.

What is Bark Riverharris Jrsr High School's MySchoolScout rating?

Bark Riverharris Jrsr High School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.8 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 Bark Riverharris Jrsr High School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Bark Riverharris Jrsr High School has 37% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 53% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Is Bark Riverharris Jrsr High School a charter school?

No, Bark Riverharris Jrsr High School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Bark Riverharris Jrsr High School a Title I school?

No, Bark Riverharris Jrsr High School is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Bark Riverharris Jrsr High School?

45.7% of students at Bark Riverharris Jrsr 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
7th – 12th
Enrollment
341
Student-Teacher Ratio
18.9:1
Teachers (FTE)
18
Type
regular
Setting
Remote Rural
County
Menominee County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
27.3%
4-Year Graduation
84.5%
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 · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
  • Older source: 2022 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 · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
  • Older source: 2022 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.
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, 2009-2022; directory SY 2023–24

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