Below Average
#2583 of 3,192 schools in MI
Battle Creek Central High School
High School · Battle Creek Public Schools · Battle Creek, MI
A high school in Battle Creek, MI where students score 17 points below what's typical for similar communities.
100 VAN BUREN ST W, Battle Creek, MI 49017
- Math 3% proficient (2021)
- Reading 22% proficient (2021)
- 72.0% 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at Battle Creek Central High School score 12% 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 6 points since 2018, to 12% in 2021, across a 13-year record (2009–2021).
Show all 13 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 12% (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
72.5%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Battle Creek Central 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 69Somewhat Walkable
- Bike 54Bikeable
- City Safety: High3,679/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Battle Creek), 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
$58,500
Median home value
$134,800
Median rent
$946/mo
College educated
20.4%
Homeownership
72.9%
Poverty rate
12.3%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 49017; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wk Kellogg Preparatory High SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 3.9 | 8–12 | 0.0 mi | 189 | Compare → |
| Battle Creek Mathsci CenterEnrollment path unverified | Not rated | 8–12 | 0.2 mi | 1 | Compare → |
| St Philip Catholic Central High SchoolPrivate · tuition | 7.6private | 9–12 | 0.3 mi | 102 | Compare → |
| West Michigan Virtual Battle Creek HSEnrollment path unverified | 5.0 | 9–12 | 0.4 mi | 337 | 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.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Battle Creek Public Schools
- Schools in district
- 13
- Rank in district
- #3 of 12
- District spending per student
- $18,231NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 28.1%Census SAIPE · 2024
Battle Creek Central High School is listed in Battle Creek Public Schools; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Battle Creek Central High School
Battle Creek Central High School is a public high school in Battle Creek, MI, part of Battle Creek Public Schools, serving approximately 1,036 students in grades 9th-12th with a 19.2:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.8 out of 10 and ranks #2,583 of 3,192 schools in MI. State assessment records show 12% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 30% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Battle Creek Central High School
What grades does Battle Creek Central High School serve?
Battle Creek Central High School serves students in grades 9th through 12th.
How many students attend Battle Creek Central High School?
Battle Creek Central High School has an enrollment of approximately 1,036 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Battle Creek Central High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Battle Creek Central High School is 19.2:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Battle Creek Central High School rank in MI?
Battle Creek Central High School ranks #2,583 of 3,192 schools in MI.
What is Battle Creek Central High School's MySchoolScout rating?
Battle Creek Central High School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.8 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 Battle Creek Central High School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Battle Creek Central High School has 12% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 30% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021).
Is Battle Creek Central High School a charter school?
No, Battle Creek Central High School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Battle Creek Central High School a Title I school?
No, Battle Creek Central High School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Battle Creek Central High School?
72.5% of students at Battle Creek Central 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
- 1,036
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 19.2:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 54
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Small City
- County
- Calhoun County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 62.6%
- Phone
- (269) 213-3500
- 4-Year Graduation
- 72.0%
- Area population (ZIP 49017)
- 20,785
- Area average commute
- 19.8 min
- Area median age
- 43.7
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 49017; 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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