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#941 of 3,192 schools in MI

Top 29% in state

Fowler High School

High School · Fowler Public Schools · Fowler, MI

A high school in Fowler, MI where students score 4 points below what's typical for similar communities.

700 SOUTH WRIGHT RD, Fowler, MI 48835

  • Math 45% proficient (2021)
  • Reading 75% proficient (2021)
  • 84.5% 4-year graduation

Academics

Full Profile · 4/4 metrics
Student Progress8.5Excellent25%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data13
Annual Change-1.27 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2021
TrendDeclining
Academics7.8Very Good25%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency44.5% (2021 EdFacts)
Reading/ELA Proficiency74.5% (2021 EdFacts)
Overall Proficiency60% (2021 EdFacts, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)64% (model expectation from 2021 EdFacts)
vs. Expected-4.0 pts
Adjusted Percentile67th
College Readiness5.7Average30%
Graduation rates, AP course participation, and IB availability.
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4-Year Graduation Rate84.5%
AP Participation4.5%
IB ProgramNo
Resources & Environment6.8Average20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio19.7:1
District spending per student$13,966
Chronic Absenteeism7.9%

Students at Fowler High School score 60% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 64%).

How we calculate scores →

2021 EdFacts proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. MI average.

Math Proficiency45%(2021 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2021 EdFacts)
ELA Proficiency75%(2021 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2021 EdFacts)

Trend

→ Steady

Proficiency is down 15 points across the 13-year record (2009–2021) and has held near 60% recently.

Show all 13 years
2009
Math
75%
ELA
75%
2010
Math
55%
ELA
75%
2011
Math
45%
ELA
65%
2012
Math
35%
ELA
65%
2013
Math
55%
ELA
75%
2014
Math
35%
ELA
65%
2015
Math
55%
ELA
75%
2016
Math
55%
ELA
75%
2017
Math
5%
ELA
5%
2018
Math
45%
ELA
75%
2019
Math
45%
ELA
75%
2020*
Math
45%
ELA
75%
2021*
Math
45%
ELA
75%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 45% (multi-year average, 2009-2021) · reading/ELA 67% (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

16.9%

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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The neighborhood

Where Fowler 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 21Car-Dependent
  • Bike 35Somewhat Bikeable
  • County Safety: Low215/100K

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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

$80,160

Median home value

$202,000

Median rent

$793/mo

College educated

26.7%

Homeownership

90.8%

Poverty rate

5.3%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 48835; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

AP/IB Programs1AP course offered
4.5% participation·State avg: 2.5 AP courses·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Athletics12sports offered
6 boys'·6 girls'·18 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

0 from verified nearby records

No verified same-level alternatives

The available nearby set has no same-level school with a verified grade span.

Fowler Public Schools

Schools in district
2
Rank in district
#2 of 2
District spending per student
$13,966NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
3.1%Census SAIPE · 2024

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

About Fowler High School

Fowler High School is a public high school in Fowler, MI, part of Fowler Public Schools, serving approximately 177 students in grades 9th-12th with a 19.7:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.1 out of 10 and ranks #941 of 3,192 schools in MI. State assessment records show 45% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 67% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Fowler High School

What grades does Fowler High School serve?

Fowler High School serves students in grades 9th through 12th.

How many students attend Fowler High School?

Fowler High School has an enrollment of approximately 177 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Fowler High School?

The student-teacher ratio at Fowler 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 Fowler High School rank in MI?

Fowler High School ranks #941 of 3,192 schools in MI.

What is Fowler High School's MySchoolScout rating?

Fowler High School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.1 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 Fowler High School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Fowler High School has 45% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 67% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021).

Is Fowler High School a charter school?

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

Is Fowler High School a Title I school?

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

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

16.9% of students at Fowler 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
177
Student-Teacher Ratio
19.7:1
Teachers (FTE)
9
Type
regular
Setting
Distant Rural
County
Clinton County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
7.9%
4-Year Graduation
84.5%
Area population (ZIP 48835)
2,646
Area average commute
24.8 min
Area median age
41.6
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 48835; 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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