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#657 of 3,192 schools in MI

Top 21% in state

Fraser High School

High School · Fraser Public Schools · Fraser, MI

A high school in Fraser, MI where students score 5 points below what's typical for similar communities.

34270 GARFIELD RD, Fraser, MI 48026

  • Math 28% proficient (2021)
  • Reading 58% proficient (2021)
  • 95.0% 4-year graduation

Academics

Full Profile · 4/4 metrics
Student Progress8.8Excellent25%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data13
Annual Change-1.06 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2021
TrendDeclining
Academics6.6Average25%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency28% (2021 EdFacts)
Reading/ELA Proficiency58% (2021 EdFacts)
Overall Proficiency43% (2021 EdFacts, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)48% (model expectation from 2021 EdFacts)
vs. Expected-5.2 pts
Adjusted Percentile50th
College Readiness7.3Very Good30%
Graduation rates, AP course participation, and IB availability.
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4-Year Graduation Rate95%
AP Participation11.8%
IB ProgramNo
Resources & Environment7.3Very Good20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio14.5:1
District spending per student$14,938
Chronic Absenteeism39.7%

Students at Fraser High School score 43% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 48%).

How we calculate scores →

2021 EdFacts proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. MI average.

Math Proficiency28%(2021 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2021 EdFacts)
ELA Proficiency58%(2021 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2021 EdFacts)

Trend

→ Steady

Proficiency is down 16 points across the 13-year record (2009–2021) and has held near 43% recently.

Show all 13 years
2009
Math
46%
ELA
71%
2010
Math
48%
ELA
62%
2011
Math
24%
ELA
53%
2012
Math
21%
ELA
48%
2013
Math
25%
ELA
61%
2014
Math
23%
ELA
33%
2015
Math
32%
ELA
64%
2016
Math
33%
ELA
64%
2017
Math
2%
ELA
2%
2018
Math
35%
ELA
58%
2019
Math
35%
ELA
58%
2020*
Math
28%
ELA
58%
2021*
Math
28%
ELA
58%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 29% (multi-year average, 2009-2021) · reading/ELA 53% (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

41.9%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

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The neighborhood

Where Fraser 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 34Car-Dependent
  • Bike 36Somewhat Bikeable
  • City Safety: High2,181/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Fraser), 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

$61,118

Median home value

$193,600

Median rent

$827/mo

College educated

21.1%

Homeownership

72.7%

Poverty rate

10.4%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 48026; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

AP/IB Programs3AP courses offered
11.8% participation·State avg: 2.5 AP courses·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Athletics20sports offered
10 boys'·10 girls'·34 teams (incl. JV)·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

4 from a 5-mile search

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Arts Academy in the WoodsCharter · enrollment unverified7.46–121.3 mi346Compare →
Icampus Virtual Learning SchoolEnrollment path unverified5.5K–121.9 mi260Compare →
Clintondale High SchoolEnrollment path unverified6.49–122.0 mi388Compare →
Parkway Christian SchoolPrivate · tuition7.2privatePK–122.1 mi492Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.

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

Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.

Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.

Fraser Public Schools

Schools in district
8
Rank in district
#1 of 8
District spending per student
$14,938NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
13.1%Census SAIPE · 2024

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

About Fraser High School

Fraser High School is a public high school in Fraser, MI, part of Fraser Public Schools, serving approximately 1,480 students in grades 9th-12th with a 14.5:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.5 out of 10 and ranks #657 of 3,192 schools in MI. State assessment records show 29% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 53% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Fraser High School

What grades does Fraser High School serve?

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

How many students attend Fraser High School?

Fraser High School has an enrollment of approximately 1,480 students.

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

The student-teacher ratio at Fraser High School is 14.5:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Fraser High School rank in MI?

Fraser High School ranks #657 of 3,192 schools in MI.

What is Fraser High School's MySchoolScout rating?

Fraser High School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.5 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 Fraser High School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Fraser High School has 29% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 53% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021).

Is Fraser High School a charter school?

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

Is Fraser High School a Title I school?

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

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

41.9% of students at Fraser 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
1,480
Student-Teacher Ratio
14.5:1
Teachers (FTE)
102
Type
regular
Setting
Large Suburb
County
Macomb County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
39.7%
4-Year Graduation
95.0%
Area population (ZIP 48026)
14,604
Area average commute
23.2 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 48026; 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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