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#1153 of 3,192 schools in MI

Top 36% in state

Breckenridge High School

High School · Breckenridge Community Schools · Breckenridge, MI

A Breckenridge Community Schools high school where students score 10 points below what's typical for similar communities.

PO Box 217, Breckenridge, MI 48615

  • Math 28% vs MI 32% (2022)
  • Reading 35% vs MI 45% (2022)
  • 84.5% 4-year graduation

Academics

Full Profile · 4/4 metrics
Student Progress7.6Very Good25%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data14
Annual Change-1.9 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2022
TrendDeclining
Academics4.9Below Average25%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency28.1% (2022 EdFacts)
Reading/ELA Proficiency35% (2022 EdFacts)
Math vs. State Avg-0.9 pts
Reading vs. State Avg-3.1 pts
Overall Proficiency32% (2022 EdFacts, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)41% (model expectation from 2022 EdFacts)
vs. Expected-10.0 pts
Adjusted Percentile30th
College Readiness9.2Excellent30%
Graduation rates, AP course participation, and IB availability.
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4-Year Graduation Rate84.5%
IB ProgramNo
Resources & Environment4.7Below Average20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio19.3:1
District spending per student$14,146
Chronic Absenteeism30.1%

Students at Breckenridge High School score 32% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 41%).

How we calculate scores →

2022 EdFacts proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. MI average.

Math Proficiency28%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
32%(2022 EdFacts)
ELA Proficiency35%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
45%(2022 EdFacts)

Trend

↓ Declining

Proficiency has fallen 10 points since 2019, to 31% in 2022, across a 14-year record (2009–2022).

Show all 14 years
2009
Math
35%
ELA
65%
2010
Math
65%
ELA
75%
2011
Math
31%
ELA
64%
2012
Math
29%
ELA
60%
2013
Math
25%
ELA
65%
2014
Math
22%
ELA
47%
2015
Math
29%
ELA
51%
2016
Math
32%
ELA
44%
2017
Math
22%
ELA
28%
2018
Math
36%
ELA
47%
2019
Math
36%
ELA
47%
2020*
Math
27%
ELA
37%
2021*
Math
27%
ELA
37%
2022
Math
28%
ELA
35%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 31% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 47% (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 score

Free/reduced lunch

52.8%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

How we rate schools

A clear 1–10 score built from public data — growth, academics, and learning environment. No hidden criteria, no pay-to-play.

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The neighborhood

Where Breckenridge 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 34Somewhat Bikeable
  • City Safety: Elevated1,191/100K

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

$72,656

Median home value

$129,100

Median rent

$808/mo

College educated

19.2%

Homeownership

80.7%

Poverty rate

10.6%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 48615; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

Athletics9sports offered
5 boys'·4 girls'·12 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.

Breckenridge Community Schools

Schools in district
2
Rank in district
#1 of 2
District spending per student
$14,146NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
14.4%Census SAIPE · 2024

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

About Breckenridge High School

Breckenridge High School is a public high school in Breckenridge, MI, part of Breckenridge Community Schools, serving approximately 309 students in grades 6th-12th with a 19.3:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.8 out of 10 and ranks #1,153 of 3,192 schools in MI. State assessment records show 31% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 47% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Breckenridge High School

What grades does Breckenridge High School serve?

Breckenridge High School serves students in grades 6th through 12th.

How many students attend Breckenridge High School?

Breckenridge High School has an enrollment of approximately 309 students.

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

The student-teacher ratio at Breckenridge High School is 19.3:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Breckenridge High School rank in MI?

Breckenridge High School ranks #1,153 of 3,192 schools in MI.

What is Breckenridge High School's MySchoolScout rating?

Breckenridge 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 Breckenridge High School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Breckenridge High School has 31% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 47% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Is Breckenridge High School a charter school?

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

Is Breckenridge High School a Title I school?

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

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

52.8% of students at Breckenridge 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
309
Student-Teacher Ratio
19.3:1
Teachers (FTE)
16
Type
regular
Setting
Distant Rural
County
Gratiot County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
30.1%
4-Year Graduation
84.5%
Area population (ZIP 48615)
2,812
Area average commute
28 min
Area median age
41.1
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 48615; 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

About our data · How we calculate scores

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