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#2380 of 3,192 schools in MI
Ecorse Community High School
High School · Ecorse Public Schools · Ecorse, MI
A high school in Ecorse, MI where students score 12 points below what's typical for similar communities.
27385 WEST OUTER DR, Ecorse, MI 48229
- Math 5% proficient (2021)
- Reading 15% proficient (2021)
- 74.5% 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at Ecorse Community High School score 10% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 22%).
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.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 7% (multi-year average, 2009-2021) · reading/ELA 21% (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
84.1%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Ecorse Community High School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 45Car-Dependent
- Bike 48Somewhat Bikeable
- County Safety: Low4/100K
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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
$45,148
Median home value
$59,300
Median rent
$879/mo
College educated
8.8%
Homeownership
64.8%
Poverty rate
24%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 48229; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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Nearby same-level schools
3 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Downriver Digital AcademyEnrollment path unverified | Not rated | K–12 | 0.1 mi | 24 | Compare → |
| Hope Academic AcademyEnrollment path unverified | 6.1 | 9–12 | 0.1 mi | 70 | Compare → |
| Mixter SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 5.8 | 12 | 1.4 mi | 42 | 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.
Ecorse Public Schools
- Schools in district
- 6
- Rank in district
- #3 of 5
- District spending per student
- $22,606NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 47.2%Census SAIPE · 2024
Ecorse Community High School is listed in Ecorse Public Schools; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Ecorse Community High School
Ecorse Community High School is a public high school in Ecorse, MI, part of Ecorse Public Schools, serving approximately 315 students in grades 9th-12th with a 19.7:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.2 out of 10 and ranks #2,380 of 3,192 schools in MI. State assessment records show 7% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 21% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Ecorse Community High School
What grades does Ecorse Community High School serve?
Ecorse Community High School serves students in grades 9th through 12th.
How many students attend Ecorse Community High School?
Ecorse Community High School has an enrollment of approximately 315 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Ecorse Community High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Ecorse Community High School is 19.7:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Ecorse Community High School rank in MI?
Ecorse Community High School ranks #2,380 of 3,192 schools in MI.
What is Ecorse Community High School's MySchoolScout rating?
Ecorse Community High School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.2 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 Ecorse Community High School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Ecorse Community High School has 7% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 21% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021).
Is Ecorse Community High School a charter school?
No, Ecorse Community High School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Ecorse Community High School a Title I school?
No, Ecorse Community High School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Ecorse Community High School?
84.1% of students at Ecorse Community 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
- 315
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 19.7:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 16
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Wayne County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 64.1%
- Phone
- (313) 294-4700
- 4-Year Graduation
- 74.5%
- Area population (ZIP 48229)
- 9,166
- Area median age
- 36.3
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 48229; 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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