Very Good
#522 of 3,192 schools in MI
Top 16% in state
Covert High School
High School · Covert Public Schools · Covert, MI
A high school in Covert, MI where students score 4 points above what's typical for similar communities.
35323 M 140 HWY, Covert, MI 49043
- Math 10% proficient (2021)
- Reading 30% proficient (2021)
- 69.5% 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at Covert High School score 20% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 16%).
2021 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. MI average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 20 points across the 13-year record (2009–2021) and has held near 20% recently.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 15% (multi-year average, 2009-2021) · reading/ELA 28% (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
94.8%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Covert 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 18Car-Dependent
- Bike 38Somewhat Bikeable
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Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$35,500
Median home value
$144,600
Median rent
$792/mo
College educated
11.9%
Homeownership
55.2%
Poverty rate
31.6%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 49043; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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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.
Covert Public Schools
- Schools in district
- 3
- Rank in district
- #1 of 3
- District spending per student
- $20,234NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 23.2%Census SAIPE · 2024
Covert High School is listed in Covert Public Schools; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Covert High School
Covert High School is a public high school in Covert, MI, part of Covert Public Schools, serving approximately 116 students in grades 9th-12th with a 12.9:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.7 out of 10 and ranks #522 of 3,192 schools in MI. State assessment records show 15% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 28% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Covert High School
What grades does Covert High School serve?
Covert High School serves students in grades 9th through 12th.
How many students attend Covert High School?
Covert High School has an enrollment of approximately 116 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Covert High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Covert High School is 12.9:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Covert High School rank in MI?
Covert High School ranks #522 of 3,192 schools in MI.
What is Covert High School's MySchoolScout rating?
Covert High School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.7 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 Covert High School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Covert High School has 15% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 28% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021).
Is Covert High School a charter school?
No, Covert High School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Covert High School a Title I school?
No, Covert High School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Covert High School?
94.8% of students at Covert 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
- 116
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 12.9:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 9
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Distant Rural
- County
- Van Buren County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 48.3%
- Phone
- (269) 764-3711
- 4-Year Graduation
- 69.5%
- Area population (ZIP 49043)
- 2,264
- Area median age
- 40.3
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 49043; 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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