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Fennville Public High School

High School · Fennville Public Schools · Fennville, MI

A high school in Fennville, MI where students score 9 points below what's typical for similar communities.

PO Box 2, Fennville, MI 49408

  • Math 12% proficient (2021)
  • Reading 32% proficient (2021)
  • 92.0% 4-year graduation

Academics

Full Profile · 4/4 metrics
Student Progress7.2Very Good25%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data13
Annual Change-2.1 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2021
TrendDeclining
Academics4.0Below Average25%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency12% (2021 EdFacts)
Reading/ELA Proficiency32% (2021 EdFacts)
Overall Proficiency22% (2021 EdFacts, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)31% (model expectation from 2021 EdFacts)
vs. Expected-8.6 pts
Adjusted Percentile21th
College Readiness6.7Average30%
Graduation rates, AP course participation, and IB availability.
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4-Year Graduation Rate92%
AP Participation8.6%
IB ProgramNo
Resources & Environment3.7Needs Improvement20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio20.8:1
District spending per student$15,521
Chronic Absenteeism38.4%

Students at Fennville Public High School score 22% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 31%).

How we calculate scores →

2021 EdFacts proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. MI average.

Math Proficiency12%(2021 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2021 EdFacts)
ELA Proficiency32%(2021 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2021 EdFacts)

Trend

↓ Declining

Proficiency has fallen 10 points since 2018, to 22% in 2021, across a 13-year record (2009–2021).

Show all 13 years
2009
Math
52%
ELA
47%
2010
Math
47%
ELA
57%
2011
Math
27%
ELA
37%
2012
Math
22%
ELA
42%
2013
Math
12%
ELA
42%
2014
Math
22%
ELA
47%
2015
Math
27%
ELA
42%
2016
Math
17%
ELA
47%
2017
Math
3%
ELA
3%
2018
Math
22%
ELA
42%
2019
Math
22%
ELA
42%
2020*
Math
12%
ELA
32%
2021*
Math
12%
ELA
32%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 23% (multi-year average, 2009-2021) · reading/ELA 39% (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 score

Free/reduced lunch

70.5%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

How we rate schools

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The neighborhood

Where Fennville Public 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 44Car-Dependent
  • Bike 33Somewhat Bikeable
  • County Safety: Average567/100K

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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

$69,155

Median home value

$210,300

Median rent

$918/mo

College educated

24.2%

Homeownership

88%

Poverty rate

13.8%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 49408; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

AP/IB Programs3AP courses offered
8.6% participation·State avg: 2.5 AP courses·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Advanced STEM Courses5of 5 advanced subjects offered
Algebra II, Advanced Math, Calculus, Chemistry, Physics·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

1 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Fennville Alternative High SchoolEnrollment path unverified4.99–120.2 mi43Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

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

Fennville Public Schools

Schools in district
4
Rank in district
#2 of 4
District spending per student
$15,521NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
13.2%Census SAIPE · 2024

Fennville Public High School is listed in Fennville Public Schools; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Fennville Public High School

Fennville Public High School is a public high school in Fennville, MI, part of Fennville Public Schools, serving approximately 396 students in grades 9th-12th with a 20.8:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.5 out of 10 and ranks #2,182 of 3,192 schools in MI. State assessment records show 23% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 39% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Fennville Public High School

What grades does Fennville Public High School serve?

Fennville Public High School serves students in grades 9th through 12th.

How many students attend Fennville Public High School?

Fennville Public High School has an enrollment of approximately 396 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Fennville Public High School?

The student-teacher ratio at Fennville Public High School is 20.8:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Fennville Public High School rank in MI?

Fennville Public High School ranks #2,182 of 3,192 schools in MI.

What is Fennville Public High School's MySchoolScout rating?

Fennville Public High School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.5 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 Fennville Public High School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Fennville Public High School has 23% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 39% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021).

Is Fennville Public High School a charter school?

No, Fennville Public High School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Fennville Public High School a Title I school?

No, Fennville Public High School is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Fennville Public High School?

70.5% of students at Fennville Public 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
396
Student-Teacher Ratio
20.8:1
Teachers (FTE)
19
Type
regular
Setting
Distant Rural
County
Allegan County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
38.4%
4-Year Graduation
92.0%
Area population (ZIP 49408)
10,494
Area average commute
23.4 min
Area median age
43
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 49408; 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 data · How we calculate scores

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