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#1906 of 3,192 schools in MI
Center Line High School
High School · Center Line Public Schools · Center Line, MI
A high school in Center Line, MI where students score 6 points below what's typical for similar communities.
26300 Arsenal, Center Line, MI 48015
- Math 12% proficient (2021)
- Reading 37% proficient (2021)
- 92.0% 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at Center Line High School score 24% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 31%).
2021 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. MI average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 28 points across the 13-year record (2009–2021) and has held near 25% recently.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 20% (multi-year average, 2009-2021) · reading/ELA 42% (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
70.1%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Center Line High School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 49Car-Dependent
- Bike 47Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High1,916/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Center Line), 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
$52,857
Median home value
$145,300
Median rent
$627/mo
College educated
18.7%
Homeownership
57.3%
Poverty rate
12.6%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 48015; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Center Line Preparatory AcademyCharter · enrollment unverified | 5.6 | K–12 | 0.5 mi | 890 | Compare → |
| Academy 21Enrollment path unverified | 6.8 | 2–12 | 0.6 mi | 174 | Compare → |
| Keith Bovenschen SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 7.7 | PK–12 | 1.2 mi | 189 | Compare → |
| Rising Stars AcademyCharter · enrollment unverified | Not rated | 12 | 1.3 mi | 62 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Center Line Public Schools
- Schools in district
- 6
- Rank in district
- #2 of 6
- District spending per student
- $16,505NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 23.4%Census SAIPE · 2024
Center Line High School is listed in Center Line Public Schools; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Center Line High School
Center Line High School is a public high school in Center Line, MI, part of Center Line Public Schools, serving approximately 662 students in grades 9th-12th with a 16.6:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.9 out of 10 and ranks #1,906 of 3,192 schools in MI. State assessment records show 20% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 42% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Center Line High School
What grades does Center Line High School serve?
Center Line High School serves students in grades 9th through 12th.
How many students attend Center Line High School?
Center Line High School has an enrollment of approximately 662 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Center Line High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Center Line High School is 16.6:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Center Line High School rank in MI?
Center Line High School ranks #1,906 of 3,192 schools in MI.
What is Center Line High School's MySchoolScout rating?
Center Line High School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.9 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 Center Line High School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Center Line High School has 20% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 42% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021).
Is Center Line High School a charter school?
No, Center Line High School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Center Line High School a Title I school?
No, Center Line High School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Center Line High School?
70.1% of students at Center Line 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
- 662
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 16.6:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 40
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Macomb County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 50.9%
- Phone
- (586) 510-2100
- 4-Year Graduation
- 92.0%
- Area population (ZIP 48015)
- 8,448
- Area average commute
- 21.3 min
- Area median age
- 39.9
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 48015; 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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