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Ernest W Seaholm High School

Ernest W Seaholm High School rates 9.2, right at the middle of Birmingham Public Schools's high schools, whose rated median is 9.3.

High schools, 1 to 10This campus against public high schools around it that are rated on verified state test data.
9.2this school

9.2 on a one-to-ten scale; the Birmingham Public Schools median is 9.3.

#26 of 3,198 schools in Michigan · Birmingham Public Schools: 2 high schools rated, median 9.3

The brief

A Birmingham Public Schools high school where students score 9 points above what's typical for similar communities.

It ranks 26 of 3,198 schools in Michigan and 2 of 13 in Birmingham Public Schools.

Ernest W Seaholm High School is listed in Birmingham Public Schools, and a district label does not verify attendance for an address: confirm the zoned campus with the district before you commit to a street.

Math72%199 students tested · state average not published · 2021 EdFacts
Reading82%199 students tested · state average not published · 2021 EdFacts
Proficiency is down 9 points across the 13-year record (2009–2021) and has held near 77% recently.2021 EdFacts; 26 test records from MI state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

What the rating is made of, each out of 10

Student Progress
8.1
25% of the rating
Academics
9.5
25% of the rating
College Readiness
9.6
30% of the rating
Resources & Environment
9.7
20% of the rating
About this school's data1 correction under review · rating: low confidence · 7 sources, 2019–2024

Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, an estimate, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named here.

Attendance data is under correction. This existing Resources & Environment score and overall rating may still reflect an unverified attendance input.

Full Profile · 4/4 metrics

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 66% (multi-year average, 2009-2021) · reading/ELA 75% (multi-year average, 2009-2021).

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 48009; 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

About our dataHow we calculate scores

The neighborhood

Where it sits, and what the area looks like.
Ernest W Seaholm High School and the 20 nearest high schools, each pin colored by its score.Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries. Verify the enrollment path with the district.

Open the Detroit school map to see school quality against home prices across the metro.

The area

Median income
$152,443
Median home value
$712,000
Median rent
$1,891/mo
College educated
76.9%
Homeownership
76.2%
Poverty rate
4.9%

U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 48009; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Getting around

Walk Score
25
Car-Dependent
Bike Score
32
Somewhat Bikeable
City reported crime
847/100K
Reported Part-1 offenses (violent + property + arson) per 100,000 residents, from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting program for Birmingham. This is a city-level reported-crime measure, not a school safety rating.

Walk, transit and bike scores byWalk Score

FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2025 · city context (Birmingham), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details

Source period: 2025. Freshness not available.

Programs and who goes here

What the campus offers, and who it enrolls.

Programs

AP and IB
4 AP courses · IB Programme
43.8% participation · state average 2.5 AP courses · 1 IB enrolled · CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Advanced STEM courses
5 of 5
Algebra II, Advanced Math, Calculus, Chemistry, Physics · CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Gifted and talented
Available
A program for qualifying students · CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22

Who goes here

Free or reduced lunch
10.1%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance. Shown separately, never in the score.

NCES Common Core of Data (CCD).

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Six grade-compatible schools using the same rating model sit within 5 miles, and three rate higher than Ernest W Seaholm High School.Public-school ratings. Straight-line distance from this campus. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries; verify the enrollment path with the district.

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.

The record

What is on file, and where each number came from.

The public record

What's said publicly about Ernest W Seaholm High School

Sources:School's websiteWikipedia

Synthesized from public, attributable sources. Updated May 2026.

Ernest W. Seaholm High School is a magnet high school located in Birmingham, Michigan, and is part of the Birmingham Public Schools district 2. The school was established in 1951 2. The district aims to strengthen core academic instruction, increase college and career readiness, and improve learning communities 1. Additionally, the district seeks to create a system for social and emotional wellness, increase authentic engagement with the community, and provide equitable access to extracurricular resources 1. The district also focuses on attracting and retaining diverse staff, prioritizing staff well-being, and providing professional development 1. Efforts are made to market the district to increase enrollment and generate revenue through strategic priorities 1. Notable student achievements within the district include ATP earning a "Classroom of the Year" honor and students receiving National Merit recognition 1. The district highlights alumni success, such as Jherrard Hardeman, a 2015 Groves High School graduate appointed as assistant conductor for the Rochester Philharmonic Orchestra, and Sara Litkowiec, the first female athlete from Birmingham Public Schools to sign an athletic scholarship in flag football 1.
Sources (2)
  1. www.birmingham.k12.mi.us
  2. en.wikipedia.org
Generated by AI from public sources. Every claim is grounded in a cited source.Report inaccuracy

Questions families ask

What grades does Ernest W Seaholm High School serve?

Ernest W Seaholm High School serves students in grades 9th through 12th.

How many students attend Ernest W Seaholm High School?

Ernest W Seaholm High School has an enrollment of approximately 1,154 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Ernest W Seaholm High School?

The student-teacher ratio at Ernest W Seaholm High School is 14.6:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Ernest W Seaholm High School rank in MI?

Ernest W Seaholm High School ranks #26 of 3,198 schools in MI.

What is Ernest W Seaholm High School's MySchoolScout rating?

Ernest W Seaholm High School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 9.2 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 Ernest W Seaholm High School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Ernest W Seaholm High School has 66% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 75% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021).

Is Ernest W Seaholm High School a charter school?

No, Ernest W Seaholm High School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Ernest W Seaholm High School a Title I school?

No, Ernest W Seaholm High School is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Ernest W Seaholm High School?

10.1% of students at Ernest W Seaholm 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 facts

Grades
9th – 12th
Enrollment
1,154
Student-teacher ratio
14.6:1
Teachers (FTE)
79
Type
Regular
Title I
No
Setting
Large Suburb
County
Oakland County
Phone
(248) 203-3702
4-year graduation
97.0%
Class of 2023
Rank in district
#2 of 13
Schools in district
13
District spending per student
$21,056
NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
2.4%
Census SAIPE · 2024
Area population (ZIP 48009)
21,623
Area average commute
20.3 min
Area median age
41.1

NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24).

Sources and official links

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Data from NCES Common Core of Data, Michigan Dept. of Education, and U.S. Census ACS for the 2023–24 school year. Rankings computed by MySchoolScout. See all data sources.