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Very Good

#391 of 3,192 schools in MI

Top 12% in state

Blissfield High School

High School · Blissfield Community Schools · Blissfield, MI

A Blissfield Community Schools high school serving grades 9th – 12th.

630 SOUTH LANE ST, Blissfield, MI 49228

  • Math 42% proficient (2021)
  • Reading 57% proficient (2021)
  • 95%+ 4-year graduation

Academics

Full Profile · 4/4 metrics
Student Progress8.1Excellent25%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data13
Annual Change-1.57 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2021
TrendDeclining
Academics7.6Very Good25%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency42% (2021 EdFacts)
Reading/ELA Proficiency57% (2021 EdFacts)
Overall Proficiency50% (2021 EdFacts, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)51% (model expectation from 2021 EdFacts)
vs. Expected-1.3 pts
Adjusted Percentile64th
College Readiness7.4Very Good30%
Graduation rates, AP course participation, and IB availability.
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4-Year Graduation Rate95%+
AP Participation11.8%
IB ProgramNo
Resources & Environment8.9Excellent20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio11.7:1
District spending per student$13,048
Chronic Absenteeism29%

Students at Blissfield High School score 50% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 51%).

How we calculate scores →

2021 EdFacts proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. MI average.

Math Proficiency42%(2021 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2021 EdFacts)
ELA Proficiency57%(2021 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2021 EdFacts)

Trend

↓ Declining

Proficiency has fallen 5 points since 2018, to 50% in 2021, across a 13-year record (2009–2021).

Show all 13 years
2009
Math
67%
ELA
72%
2010
Math
67%
ELA
67%
2011
Math
32%
ELA
52%
2012
Math
32%
ELA
52%
2013
Math
42%
ELA
77%
2014
Math
52%
ELA
62%
2015
Math
47%
ELA
62%
2016
Math
42%
ELA
62%
2017
Math
3%
ELA
3%
2018
Math
42%
ELA
67%
2019
Math
42%
ELA
67%
2020*
Math
42%
ELA
57%
2021*
Math
42%
ELA
57%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 42% (multi-year average, 2009-2021) · reading/ELA 58% (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 score

Free/reduced lunch

37.6%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

How we rate schools

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The neighborhood

Where Blissfield 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 26Car-Dependent
  • Bike 46Somewhat Bikeable
  • City Safety: Average431/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Blissfield), 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

$75,481

Median home value

$178,300

Median rent

$972/mo

College educated

18.9%

Homeownership

84.2%

Poverty rate

3.1%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 49228; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

AP/IB Programs1AP course offered
11.8% participation·State avg: 2.5 AP courses·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Athletics10sports offered
5 boys'·5 girls'·20 teams (incl. JV)·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Advanced STEM Courses4of 5 advanced subjects offered
Algebra II, Advanced Math, Calculus, Chemistry, Physics·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22

Compare nearby

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.

Blissfield Community Schools

Schools in district
3
Rank in district
#1 of 3
District spending per student
$13,048NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
6.2%Census SAIPE · 2024

Blissfield High School is listed in Blissfield Community Schools; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Blissfield High School

Blissfield High School is a public high school in Blissfield, MI, part of Blissfield Community Schools, serving approximately 338 students in grades 9th-12th with a 11.7:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.9 out of 10 and ranks #391 of 3,192 schools in MI. State assessment records show 42% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 58% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Blissfield High School

What grades does Blissfield High School serve?

Blissfield High School serves students in grades 9th through 12th.

How many students attend Blissfield High School?

Blissfield High School has an enrollment of approximately 338 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Blissfield High School?

The student-teacher ratio at Blissfield High School is 11.7:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Blissfield High School rank in MI?

Blissfield High School ranks #391 of 3,192 schools in MI.

What is Blissfield High School's MySchoolScout rating?

Blissfield High School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.9 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 Blissfield High School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Blissfield High School has 42% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 58% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021).

Is Blissfield High School a charter school?

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

Is Blissfield High School a Title I school?

No, Blissfield High School is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Blissfield High School?

37.6% of students at Blissfield 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
338
Student-Teacher Ratio
11.7:1
Teachers (FTE)
29
Type
regular
Setting
Distant Rural
County
Lenawee County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
29.0%
4-Year Graduation
95%+
Area population (ZIP 49228)
5,523
Area average commute
28.7 min
Area median age
40.2
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 49228; 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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