Very Good
#405 of 3,192 schools in MI
Top 13% in state
Elk Rapids High School
High School · Elk Rapids Schools · Elk Rapids, MI
A high school in Elk Rapids, MI where students score 4 points above what's typical for similar communities.
308 MEGUZEE PT, Elk Rapids, MI 49629
- Math 52% proficient (2021)
- Reading 72% proficient (2021)
- 92.0% 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at Elk Rapids High School score 62% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 58%).
2021 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. MI average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 5 points since 2018, to 62% in 2021, across a 13-year record (2009–2021).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 50% (multi-year average, 2009-2021) · reading/ELA 68% (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
25.3%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
A clear 1–10 score built from public data — growth, academics, and learning environment. No hidden criteria, no pay-to-play.
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Where Elk Rapids 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 17Car-Dependent
- Bike 37Somewhat Bikeable
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Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$74,318
Median home value
$347,100
Median rent
$1,032/mo
College educated
45.6%
Homeownership
83.5%
Poverty rate
4.3%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 49629; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sunrise AcademyEnrollment path unverified | Not rated | 9–12 | 0.0 mi | 27 | 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.
Elk Rapids Schools
- Schools in district
- 5
- Rank in district
- #2 of 4
- District spending per student
- $13,750NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 10.7%Census SAIPE · 2024
Elk Rapids High School is listed in Elk Rapids Schools; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Elk Rapids High School
Elk Rapids High School is a public high school in Elk Rapids, MI, part of Elk Rapids Schools, serving approximately 359 students in grades 9th-12th with a 19.9:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.9 out of 10 and ranks #405 of 3,192 schools in MI. State assessment records show 50% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 68% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Elk Rapids High School
What grades does Elk Rapids High School serve?
Elk Rapids High School serves students in grades 9th through 12th.
How many students attend Elk Rapids High School?
Elk Rapids High School has an enrollment of approximately 359 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Elk Rapids High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Elk Rapids High School is 19.9:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Elk Rapids High School rank in MI?
Elk Rapids High School ranks #405 of 3,192 schools in MI.
What is Elk Rapids High School's MySchoolScout rating?
Elk Rapids High School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.9 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 Elk Rapids High School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Elk Rapids High School has 50% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 68% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021).
Is Elk Rapids High School a charter school?
No, Elk Rapids High School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Elk Rapids High School a Title I school?
No, Elk Rapids High School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Elk Rapids High School?
25.3% of students at Elk Rapids 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
- 359
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 19.9:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 18
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Distant Rural
- County
- Antrim County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 22.3%
- Phone
- (231) 264-8108
- 4-Year Graduation
- 92.0%
- Area population (ZIP 49629)
- 2,037
- Area average commute
- 17.5 min
- Area median age
- 56.9
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 49629; 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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