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#764 of 3,192 schools in MI

Top 24% in state

Byron Area High School

High School · Byron Area Schools · Byron, MI

A high school in Byron, MI where students score 4 points above what's typical for similar communities.

312 WEST MAPLE ST, Byron, MI 48418

  • Math 32% proficient (2021)
  • Reading 67% proficient (2021)
  • 82.0% 4-year graduation

Academics

Full Profile · 4/4 metrics
Student Progress9.1Excellent25%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data13
Annual Change-0.65 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2021
TrendStable
Academics8.1Excellent25%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency32% (2021 EdFacts)
Reading/ELA Proficiency67% (2021 EdFacts)
Overall Proficiency50% (2021 EdFacts, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)45% (model expectation from 2021 EdFacts)
vs. Expected+4.3 pts
Adjusted Percentile72th
College Readiness5.7Average30%
Graduation rates, AP course participation, and IB availability.
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4-Year Graduation Rate82%
AP Participation7.6%
IB ProgramNo
Resources & Environment6.6Average20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio17.5:1
District spending per student$12,733
Chronic Absenteeism18.1%

Students at Byron Area High School score 50% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 45%).

How we calculate scores →

2021 EdFacts proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. MI average.

Math Proficiency32%(2021 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2021 EdFacts)
ELA Proficiency67%(2021 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2021 EdFacts)

Trend

→ Steady

Proficiency is down 5 points across the 13-year record (2009–2021) and has held near 50% recently.

Show all 13 years
2009
Math
47%
ELA
62%
2010
Math
52%
ELA
67%
2011
Math
27%
ELA
52%
2012
Math
22%
ELA
47%
2013
Math
32%
ELA
62%
2014
Math
32%
ELA
47%
2015
Math
37%
ELA
67%
2016
Math
42%
ELA
67%
2017
Math
3%
ELA
3%
2018
Math
42%
ELA
57%
2019
Math
42%
ELA
57%
2020*
Math
32%
ELA
67%
2021*
Math
32%
ELA
67%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 34% (multi-year average, 2009-2021) · reading/ELA 56% (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

46.7%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

How we rate schools

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The neighborhood

Where Byron Area 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 25Car-Dependent
  • Bike 25Somewhat Bikeable
  • County Safety: Average291/100K

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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

$72,210

Median home value

$246,500

Median rent

$1,193/mo

College educated

21.8%

Homeownership

93%

Poverty rate

6.2%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 48418; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

AP/IB Programs2AP courses offered
7.6% participation·State avg: 2.5 AP courses·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Advanced STEM Courses5of 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.

Byron Area Schools

Schools in district
3
Rank in district
#2 of 3
District spending per student
$12,733NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
9.4%Census SAIPE · 2024

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

About Byron Area High School

Byron Area High School is a public high school in Byron, MI, part of Byron Area Schools, serving approximately 210 students in grades 9th-12th with a 17.5:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.3 out of 10 and ranks #764 of 3,192 schools in MI. State assessment records show 34% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 56% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Byron Area High School

What grades does Byron Area High School serve?

Byron Area High School serves students in grades 9th through 12th.

How many students attend Byron Area High School?

Byron Area High School has an enrollment of approximately 210 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Byron Area High School?

The student-teacher ratio at Byron Area High School is 17.5:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Byron Area High School rank in MI?

Byron Area High School ranks #764 of 3,192 schools in MI.

What is Byron Area High School's MySchoolScout rating?

Byron Area High School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.3 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 Byron Area High School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Byron Area High School has 34% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 56% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021).

Is Byron Area High School a charter school?

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

Is Byron Area High School a Title I school?

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

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

46.7% of students at Byron Area 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
210
Student-Teacher Ratio
17.5:1
Teachers (FTE)
12
Type
regular
Setting
Distant Rural
County
Shiawassee County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
18.1%
4-Year Graduation
82.0%
Area population (ZIP 48418)
4,544
Area average commute
35.4 min
Area median age
44.5
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 48418; 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

About our data · How we calculate scores

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