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#1090 of 3,192 schools in MI
Top 34% in state
Chesaning Union High School
High School · Chesaning Union Schools · Chesaning, MI
A high school in Chesaning, MI serving grades 9th – 12th.
850 NORTH 4TH ST, Chesaning, MI 48616
- Math 27% proficient (2021)
- Reading 62% proficient (2021)
- 92.0% 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at Chesaning Union High School score 44% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 42%).
2021 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. MI average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 15 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 36% (multi-year average, 2009-2021) · reading/ELA 59% (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
51.5%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Chesaning Union 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 23Car-Dependent
- Bike 48Somewhat Bikeable
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Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$67,801
Median home value
$153,400
Median rent
$744/mo
College educated
13.8%
Homeownership
83.3%
Poverty rate
10.3%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 48616; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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Nearby same-level schools
1 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chesaning Union Schools Alternative EducationEnrollment path unverified | 6.7 | 9–12 | 0.0 mi | 30 | 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.
Chesaning Union Schools
- Schools in district
- 4
- Rank in district
- #1 of 4
- District spending per student
- $13,353NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 13.0%Census SAIPE · 2024
Chesaning Union High School is listed in Chesaning Union Schools; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Chesaning Union High School
Chesaning Union High School is a public high school in Chesaning, MI, part of Chesaning Union Schools, serving approximately 394 students in grades 9th-12th with a 20.7:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.9 out of 10 and ranks #1,090 of 3,192 schools in MI. State assessment records show 36% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 59% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Chesaning Union High School
What grades does Chesaning Union High School serve?
Chesaning Union High School serves students in grades 9th through 12th.
How many students attend Chesaning Union High School?
Chesaning Union High School has an enrollment of approximately 394 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Chesaning Union High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Chesaning Union High School is 20.7:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Chesaning Union High School rank in MI?
Chesaning Union High School ranks #1,090 of 3,192 schools in MI.
What is Chesaning Union High School's MySchoolScout rating?
Chesaning Union High School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.9 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 Chesaning Union High School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Chesaning Union High School has 36% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 59% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021).
Is Chesaning Union High School a charter school?
No, Chesaning Union High School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Chesaning Union High School a Title I school?
No, Chesaning Union High School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Chesaning Union High School?
51.5% of students at Chesaning Union 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
- 394
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 20.7:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 19
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Distant Rural
- County
- Saginaw County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 28.2%
- Phone
- (989) 845-2040
- 4-Year Graduation
- 92.0%
- Area population (ZIP 48616)
- 7,702
- Area average commute
- 25.9 min
- Area median age
- 43.6
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 48616; 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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