Very Good
#648 of 3,192 schools in MI
Top 20% in state
Beal City High School
High School · Beal City Public Schools · Mount Pleasant, MI
A high school in Mount Pleasant, MI where students score 12 points below what's typical for similar communities.
3180 WEST BEAL CITY RD, Mount Pleasant, MI 48858
- Math 41% vs MI 32% (2022)
- Reading 51% vs MI 45% (2022)
- 90%+ 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at Beal City High School score 46% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 58%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. MI average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 12 points since 2019, to 46% in 2022, across a 14-year record (2009–2022).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 45% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 58% (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 34 test records from MI state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
25.6%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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Where Beal City 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 18Car-Dependent
- Bike 39Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: Elevated1,458/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Mount Pleasant), 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
$48,794
Median home value
$168,000
Median rent
$862/mo
College educated
37.1%
Homeownership
48.8%
Poverty rate
27.8%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 48858; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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Nearby same-level schools
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No verified same-level alternatives
The available nearby set has no same-level school with a verified grade span.
Beal City Public Schools
- Schools in district
- 2
- Rank in district
- #1 of 2
- District spending per student
- $12,887NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 7.8%Census SAIPE · 2024
Beal City High School is listed in Beal City Public Schools; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Beal City High School
Beal City High School is a public high school in Mount Pleasant, MI, part of Beal City Public Schools, serving approximately 403 students in grades 6th-12th with a 20.1:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.5 out of 10 and ranks #648 of 3,192 schools in MI. State assessment records show 45% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 58% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Beal City High School
What grades does Beal City High School serve?
Beal City High School serves students in grades 6th through 12th.
How many students attend Beal City High School?
Beal City High School has an enrollment of approximately 403 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Beal City High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Beal City High School is 20.1:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Beal City High School rank in MI?
Beal City High School ranks #648 of 3,192 schools in MI.
What is Beal City High School's MySchoolScout rating?
Beal City 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 Beal City High School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Beal City High School has 45% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 58% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Beal City High School a charter school?
No, Beal City High School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Beal City High School a Title I school?
No, Beal City High School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Beal City High School?
25.6% of students at Beal City 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
- 6th – 12th
- Enrollment
- 403
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 20.1:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 20
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Distant Rural
- County
- Isabella County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 13.2%
- Phone
- (989) 644-3944
- 4-Year Graduation
- 90%+
- Area population (ZIP 48858)
- 42,732
- Area average commute
- 17.8 min
- Area median age
- 27.3
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 · 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.
- 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 48858; 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, 2009-2022; directory SY 2023–24
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