Very Good
#579 of 3,192 schools in MI
Top 18% in state
Berrien Springs High School
High School · Berrien Springs Public Schools · Berrien Springs, MI
A high school in Berrien Springs, MI where students score 5 points above what's typical for similar communities.
PO Box 130, Berrien Springs, MI 49103
- Math 27% proficient (2021)
- Reading 62% proficient (2021)
- 92.0% 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at Berrien Springs High School score 44% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 39%).
2021 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. MI average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 5 points since 2018, to 45% in 2021, across a 13-year record (2009–2021).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 30% (multi-year average, 2009-2021) · reading/ELA 57% (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
56.8%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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Where Berrien Springs 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 51Somewhat Walkable
- Bike 71Very Bikeable
- County Safety: Average378/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · county context, not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. A newer release may be available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$61,888
Median home value
$224,500
Median rent
$878/mo
College educated
52.4%
Homeownership
63.3%
Poverty rate
17.9%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 49103; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Berrien Springs Discovery AcademyEnrollment path unverified | 4.1 | 9–12 | 0.1 mi | 92 | Compare → |
| Berrien Springs Virtual AcademyEnrollment path unverified | 6.8 | K–12 | 0.2 mi | 144 | Compare → |
| Blossomland Learning CenterEnrollment path unverified | 7.5 | PK–12 | 0.4 mi | 138 | Compare → |
| Andrews AcademyPrivate · tuition | 7.5private | 9–12 | 0.9 mi | 244 | 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.
Berrien Springs Public Schools
- Schools in district
- 9
- Rank in district
- #2 of 8
- District spending per student
- $14,522NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 12.3%Census SAIPE · 2024
Berrien Springs High School is listed in Berrien Springs Public Schools; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Berrien Springs High School
Berrien Springs High School is a public high school in Berrien Springs, MI, part of Berrien Springs Public Schools, serving approximately 551 students in grades 9th-12th with a 17.2:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.6 out of 10 and ranks #579 of 3,192 schools in MI. State assessment records show 30% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 57% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Berrien Springs High School
What grades does Berrien Springs High School serve?
Berrien Springs High School serves students in grades 9th through 12th.
How many students attend Berrien Springs High School?
Berrien Springs High School has an enrollment of approximately 551 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Berrien Springs High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Berrien Springs High School is 17.2:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Berrien Springs High School rank in MI?
Berrien Springs High School ranks #579 of 3,192 schools in MI.
What is Berrien Springs High School's MySchoolScout rating?
Berrien Springs High School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.6 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 Berrien Springs High School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Berrien Springs High School has 30% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 57% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021).
Is Berrien Springs High School a charter school?
No, Berrien Springs High School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Berrien Springs High School a Title I school?
No, Berrien Springs High School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Berrien Springs High School?
56.8% of students at Berrien Springs 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
- 551
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 17.2:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 32
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Fringe Town
- County
- Berrien County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 14.7%
- Phone
- (269) 471-1748
- 4-Year Graduation
- 92.0%
- Area population (ZIP 49103)
- 11,257
- Area average commute
- 22.1 min
- Area median age
- 37.2
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 49103; 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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