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#1513 of 3,192 schools in MI

Top 47% in state

Flat Rock Community High School

High School · Flat Rock Community Schools · Flat Rock, MI

A high school in Flat Rock, MI where students score 16 points below what's typical for similar communities.

25600 SENECA ST, Flat Rock, MI 48134

  • Math 27% proficient (2021)
  • Reading 42% proficient (2021)
  • 92.0% 4-year graduation

Academics

Full Profile · 4/4 metrics
Student Progress8.0Excellent25%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data13
Annual Change-1.66 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2021
TrendDeclining
Academics4.8Below Average25%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency27% (2021 EdFacts)
Reading/ELA Proficiency42% (2021 EdFacts)
Overall Proficiency35% (2021 EdFacts, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)50% (model expectation from 2021 EdFacts)
vs. Expected-15.9 pts
Adjusted Percentile29th
College Readiness6.9Average30%
Graduation rates, AP course participation, and IB availability.
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4-Year Graduation Rate92%
AP Participation11.4%
IB ProgramNo
Resources & Environment5.7Average20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio17.2:1
District spending per student$14,932
Chronic Absenteeism36.8%

Students at Flat Rock Community High School score 34% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 50%).

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2021 EdFacts proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. MI average.

Math Proficiency27%(2021 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2021 EdFacts)
ELA Proficiency42%(2021 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2021 EdFacts)

Trend

↓ Declining

Proficiency has fallen 10 points since 2018, to 35% in 2021, across a 13-year record (2009–2021).

Show all 13 years
2009
Math
52%
ELA
77%
2010
Math
37%
ELA
62%
2011
Math
22%
ELA
57%
2012
Math
22%
ELA
52%
2013
Math
22%
ELA
57%
2014
Math
22%
ELA
47%
2015
Math
27%
ELA
57%
2016
Math
32%
ELA
57%
2017
Math
3%
ELA
3%
2018
Math
32%
ELA
57%
2019
Math
32%
ELA
57%
2020*
Math
27%
ELA
42%
2021*
Math
27%
ELA
42%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 27% (multi-year average, 2009-2021) · reading/ELA 51% (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

38.2%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

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The neighborhood

Where Flat Rock Community 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. Open the Detroit map →

Getting around & local context

  • Walk 26Car-Dependent
  • Bike 47Somewhat Bikeable
  • City Safety: Elevated1,282/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Flat Rock), 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

$88,821

Median home value

$252,500

Median rent

$1,106/mo

College educated

25.1%

Homeownership

83.9%

Poverty rate

10.4%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 48134; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

AP/IB Programs3AP courses offered
11.4% participation·State avg: 2.5 AP courses·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Athletics17sports offered
9 boys'·8 girls'·24 teams (incl. JV)·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Advanced STEM Courses3of 5 advanced subjects offered
Algebra II, Advanced Math, Calculus, Chemistry, Physics·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Flat Rock Academic Virtual AcademyEnrollment path unverified5.09–120.1 mi122Compare →
Maple Grove Alternative High SchoolEnrollment path unverified5.09–121.6 mi105Compare →
Woodhaven High SchoolEnrollment path unverified7.410–121.6 mi1,205Compare →
Patrick Henry Middle SchoolEnrollment path unverified5.78–92.7 mi810Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

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

Flat Rock Community Schools

Schools in district
5
Rank in district
#1 of 5
District spending per student
$14,932NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
14.0%Census SAIPE · 2024

Flat Rock Community High School is listed in Flat Rock Community Schools; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Flat Rock Community High School

Flat Rock Community High School is a public high school in Flat Rock, MI, part of Flat Rock Community Schools, serving approximately 500 students in grades 9th-12th with a 17.2:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.4 out of 10 and ranks #1,513 of 3,192 schools in MI. State assessment records show 27% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 51% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Flat Rock Community High School

What grades does Flat Rock Community High School serve?

Flat Rock Community High School serves students in grades 9th through 12th.

How many students attend Flat Rock Community High School?

Flat Rock Community High School has an enrollment of approximately 500 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Flat Rock Community High School?

The student-teacher ratio at Flat Rock Community High School is 17.2:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Flat Rock Community High School rank in MI?

Flat Rock Community High School ranks #1,513 of 3,192 schools in MI.

What is Flat Rock Community High School's MySchoolScout rating?

Flat Rock Community High School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.4 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 Flat Rock Community High School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Flat Rock Community High School has 27% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 51% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021).

Is Flat Rock Community High School a charter school?

No, Flat Rock Community High School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Flat Rock Community High School a Title I school?

No, Flat Rock Community High School is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Flat Rock Community High School?

38.2% of students at Flat Rock 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
500
Student-Teacher Ratio
17.2:1
Teachers (FTE)
29
Type
regular
Setting
Large Suburb
County
Wayne County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
36.8%
4-Year Graduation
92.0%
Area population (ZIP 48134)
24,472
Area average commute
26.6 min
Area median age
40.4
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 48134; 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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