Below Average
#2727 of 3,192 schools in MI
Douglas R Welch High School
High School · Ionia Public Schools · Ionia, MI
An Ionia Public Schools high school where students score 13 points below what's typical for similar communities.
250 EAST TUTTLE RD, Ionia, MI 48846
- Math 10% proficient (2021)
- Reading 10% proficient (2021)
- 30.0% 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at Douglas R Welch High School score 10% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 23%).
2021 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. MI average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 15 points across the 13-year record (2009–2021) and has held near 10% recently.
Show all 13 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 12% (multi-year average, 2009-2021) · reading/ELA 18% (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
83.1%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Douglas R Welch 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 34Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: Elevated740/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Ionia), 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
$66,717
Median home value
$172,300
Median rent
$804/mo
College educated
12%
Homeownership
69.8%
Poverty rate
15%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 48846; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ionia High SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 6.7 | 9–12 | 0.0 mi | 801 | Compare → |
| Freedom Acres SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 6.5 | PK–12 | 1.1 mi | 119 | Compare → |
| Bellamy Creek Correctional FacilityEnrollment path unverified | Not rated | 9–12 | 2.5 mi | 9 | Compare → |
| Ionia Maximum Correctional FacilityEnrollment path unverified | Not rated | 9–12 | 2.6 mi | 3 | 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.
Ionia Public Schools
- Schools in district
- 8
- Rank in district
- #5 of 8
- District spending per student
- $12,410NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 14.6%Census SAIPE · 2024
Douglas R Welch High School is listed in Ionia Public Schools; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Douglas R Welch High School
Douglas R Welch High School is a public high school in Ionia, MI, part of Ionia Public Schools, serving approximately 77 students in grades 9th-12th with a 38.5:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.5 out of 10 and ranks #2,727 of 3,192 schools in MI. State assessment records show 12% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 18% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Douglas R Welch High School
What grades does Douglas R Welch High School serve?
Douglas R Welch High School serves students in grades 9th through 12th.
How many students attend Douglas R Welch High School?
Douglas R Welch High School has an enrollment of approximately 77 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Douglas R Welch High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Douglas R Welch High School is 38.5:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Douglas R Welch High School rank in MI?
Douglas R Welch High School ranks #2,727 of 3,192 schools in MI.
What is Douglas R Welch High School's MySchoolScout rating?
Douglas R Welch High School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.5 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 Douglas R Welch High School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Douglas R Welch High School has 12% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 18% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021).
Is Douglas R Welch High School a charter school?
No, Douglas R Welch High School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Douglas R Welch High School a Title I school?
No, Douglas R Welch High School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Douglas R Welch High School?
83.1% of students at Douglas R Welch 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
- 77
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 38.5:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 2
- Type
- alternative
- Setting
- Distant Town
- County
- Ionia County
- Phone
- (616) 527-3530
- 4-Year Graduation
- 30.0%
- Area population (ZIP 48846)
- 21,940
- Area average commute
- 24.6 min
- Area median age
- 39.1
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 48846; 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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